Warrens Cranberry Festival is a three-day celebration in Warrens, WI, dedicated to Wisconsin's beloved state fruit. Taking place on the last weekend of September, the Festival attracts over 140,000 visitors, making it a lively and bustling event.
Festival Highlights
Warrens Cranberry Festival boasts a giant parade, an arts and crafts fair, an antique market, a flea market, and a farmers market. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food vendors, a steak fry, and a pancake breakfast. There's fun for the whole family, including cranberry marsh tours, shopping at over 1,200 market booths, and harvest tours. Visitors can also participate in various competitions, such as the Cranberry Chiffon Pie Eating Contest, The Biggest Berry Contest, the Scarecrow Contest, and a Photography Contest.
Cranberry Parade
The grand Cranberry Parade kicks off at 1 pm on Sunday, showcasing a vibrant array of floats, marching bands, drill teams, and parade royalties. Local clubs, organizations, veterans, and community service groups proudly march through the streets of Warrens. Highlights include equestrian units, automobiles, classic cars, vintage trucks, tractors, and more.
Souvenirs
The Festival boasts over three miles of shopping with more than 1,200 booths. Attendees can find a variety of cranberry items, such as fresh fruit, juice, sweetened dried cranberries, honey, and wine. Additionally, an assortment of official Festival souvenirs is available, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, buttons, and cranberry-themed gifts.
Entrance
Warrens Cranberry Festival runs from September 27-29 (Friday to Sunday), with daily operating hours from 7 am to 5 pm. Admission is free for everyone.
Parking & Shuttle Services
Warrens Cranberry Festival offers parking at Birkholz Field for a fee of $10. Private owners and organizations also provide parking on the festival grounds for a fee. Free shuttle service is available from Birkholz Field, Jellystone Campground, and McMullen Campground, running all three days from 8 am to 5 pm.
Rules & Restrictions
Since the Festival is entirely outdoors, visitors are advised to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Bringing an umbrella or a poncho in case of rain is recommended, as is wearing comfortable shoes. Those who have difficulty standing for long periods may bring a folding chair for rest. Visitors should also stop by the Main Information Booth on Main Street upon arrival to pick up a map to help navigate the Festival. When attending, it's recommended to leave your pets at home because of the weather and the large crowds. If you do bring them, ensure they're leashed and under control at all times.
