Purchase your ticket from a gal in the yellow vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash! $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.
The 2024 “Celebrate Red” art exhibition expands upon the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center’s traditional cranberry art show. View cranberry-related art plus other interesting subjects inspired by the color red. One lucky artist’s art from this year’s Celebrate Red exhibit will be chosen for the 2025 Cranberry Blossom Fest poster.
Join us for Lunch by the River at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, WI for delightful entertainment and exceptional food. 2024 Cranberry Blossom Festival Posters will be available for purchase, provided by the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center.
Participants of all ages are invited to create their own sidewalk chalk designs. Register anytime during the event from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. A small chalk kit will be provided, though bringing your own supplies is encouraged. Themes for this year include food, agriculture, and cars. Best of Show and awards will be held at 5:15 PM. Must be present to win.
Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days! Parking $3 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America. Admission is free!
Thursday, 6/20: Visit the Carnival anytime from 4 PM to 10 PM.
Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend. Time slots set by Spectrum Carnival are:
Enjoy a movie under the stars in downtown Wisconsin Rapids. Admission is FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs or spread out a blanket and make a picnic. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. The movie will begin at dusk. Hosted by Sunrise Rotary.
Watch the FREE water ski show set to the theme of “Celebrating the History of Professional Water Ski Shows.” This hour-long show is family friendly and will highlight many ways you can move across the water. Music, dancing, barefooting, jumping, pyramids, and the graceful ladies performing ballet and swivel skiing are all part of this event.
The Mambo Surfers are a band based in Milwaukee, WI that performs all original music. Their musical influences range from blues to polkas, punk to reggae, Indian Ragas to Native American and Sufi chants. They call their intricate, energizing music “World Rhythm Jazz Rock.” Come groove to their vibe!
Purchase your ticket from a gal in the yellow vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash! $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast including pancakes, sausage, coffee, cranberry items and more! Adults $10; kids age 5-12, $7; age 4 and under free. Cash only.
Quilt and basket raffles, vendors, food, and special displays including Gnomes and Aunt Daisy’s Quilt. Vote for Viewers Choice and check out the Silent Bid Quilts. See the Historic Point Basse group do manual quilting. Check out the Something Old & Something New shop or have your sewing machine cleaned by Brubaker’s. A “Quilt of Honor” presentation will be held Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss the Quilted Car!
Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days! Parking $3 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America. Admission is free!
Friday, 6/21: Visit the Carnival anytime from 12 PM to 10 PM.
Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend. Time slots set by Spectrum Carnival are:
At Jack Diamonds Lair Mobile Escape Room, we place you in the middle of the mystery. Once the timer begins, it’s up to you to figure out how to ESCAPE the room! 20 minute sessions / 6 people max per session. $10 per person.
7th annual live music, food, and fun along the Wisconsin River! No cost to attend. UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast for Friday evening, Barefoot Americans will be performing inside at Whiskey Rapids Saloon. Unfortunately there will be no face painting and food vendors. Stay tuned for the outdoor festivities next year!
Purchase your ticket from a gal in the yellow vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash! $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.
View the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center during their special Cranberry Blossom Festival hours. View the 2024 “Celebrate Red” exhibit, shop in the gift shop, and purchase the new 2024 Cranberry Blossom Festival poster or posters from past years. Get a sneak peak of the artwork chosen for the 2025 Cranberry Blossom Festival poster!
Quilt and basket raffles, vendors, food, and special displays including Gnomes and Aunt Daisy’s Quilt. Vote for Viewers Choice and check out the Silent Bid Quilts. See the Historic Point Basse group do manual quilting. Check out the Something Old & Something New shop or have your sewing machine cleaned by Brubaker’s. A “Quilt of Honor” presentation will be held Saturday, June 22nd at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss the Quilted Car!
Message from Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce:
Due to worsening weather conditions, we have decided to cancel today’s Cranberry Blossom Festival Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair. Many vendors have already informed us of their cancellations due to the thunderstorm. Considering the storm is expected to continue throughout the day, we believe it is in everyone’s best interest to prioritize safety by canceling this event.
While we are disappointed by the weather, as we were eagerly looking forward to today, the safety of our vendors and their products remains our top priority. However, the Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade is still scheduled for tomorrow, and we hope to see you there!
Stay tuned for 2025! Shop over 80 vendors from across the state. Be sure to bring your appetite to fully enjoy a wide variety of food options.
Learn to fish & tie fishing knots at this catch & release free event. Kids of all ages and experience are welcome; gear will be provided or bring your own.
At Jack Diamonds Lair Mobile Escape Room, we place you in the middle of the mystery. Once the timer begins, it’s up to you to figure out how to ESCAPE the room! 20 minute sessions / 6 people max per session. $10 per person.
Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days! Admission is free! Parking $3 / vehicle, $10 / vehicle after 5 PM. Cash only please, proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America.
Saturday, 6/22: Visit the Carnival anytime from 12 PM to 10 PM.
Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth at the carnival. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend. Time slots set by Spectrum Carnival are:
You’re invited to check out the latest Chevy vehicles! Product specialists will be present to answer any questions and those who engage in a vehicle walk-around will be given a Chevrolet cinch bag. Consumers also have the chance to sign up for ‘Win a Chevy’ Sweepstakes, where they can enter to win a Chevrolet of their choice up to $60, 215 MSRP”
Stop by the South Wood County Historical Museum for the annual Ice Cream Social. Serving up vanilla ice cream with delicious cranberry topping. The museum will be open to visitors during the event.
The Grand Rapids Lions Club proudly presents Spicy Tie Band with special guest The Alternators. Plenty of food, beverages & fun! Parking $10 / vehicle. Music begins at 5PM.
Purchase your ticket from a gal in the yellow vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash! $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.
Annual free event for kids 14 and under. Snacks, drinks, and prizes for everyone who participates.
Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days! Parking $3 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America. Admission is free!
Sunday, 6/23: Visit the Carnival anytime from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the at the carnival ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend. Time slots set by Spectrum Carnival are:
Get ready for theme-filled floats and fun for all! Gather along Grand Avenue for a parade featuring live music and plenty of candy.
Purchase a raffle ticket to “adopt” a rubber duck at Wisconsin Rapids Fire Station #1 or #2. Watch it swim down the Wisconsin River for a chance to win prizes! Winners do not need to be present.