Schedule:

Berry Fest Raffle (ongoing)

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.

Winners will be drawn on Sunday, June 23rd at 1:00 PM

10 AM - 5 PM: Celebrate Red” Exhibit

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.

Central Wisconsin Cultural Center (CWCC)
2651 8th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
For more information visit, www.culturalcenterarts.com

11:30 AM - 1 PM: Lunch By The River

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.

Veterans Memorial Park Wisconsin Rapids
Downtown along the east side of the river between the Grand Ave. & Jackson St. bridges
Hosted by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit, www.wisconsinrapidschamber.com

2 PM - 5 PM: Chalk It Up!

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.

Boys & Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids Area
501 West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
For more information visit, www.bgcwra.org

4 PM - 10 PM: Cranberry Blossom Festival Carnival

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: Visit the Carnival anytime from 4 PM to 10 PM. Save money by pre-purchasing four-hour unlimited ride wristbands online by
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:

Thursday, June 20th (5 PM-9 PM)

Grand Rapids Lions Club
2411 36th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (Hwy W & 36th Street)
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/lions7154211888

6:30 PM: Cinema Under the Stars

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.

West side of the river, along 1st Avenue South between West Grand Avenue and Goggins Street (in front of Tribune Building)
Hosted by Sunrise Rotary. For more information visit, www.wisconsinrapidsrotary.org

6:30 PM: Pre-Show Aqua Skiers Water Ski Show

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.

Red Sands Beach at Lake Wazeecha
6411 South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
For more information visit, aquaskiers.org

7PM: McMillan Concert Series - Mambo Surfers

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!

McMillan Memorial Library
490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
For more information visit, www.mcmillanlibrary.org