Join us for the Annual Cranberry Blossom Festival Wisconsin Rapids is in the heart of cranberry country and we are proud to celebrate where the berries begin. The festival is filled with “berry” fun events including, live music, a parade, arts and crafts, a carnival and of course culinary treats featuring Wisconsin’s #1 fruit crop, the cranberry!

Schedule of Events:

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 22nd at 12:45 PM

Dive Into the World of Whales – An Ocean Adventure (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Step inside an incredible 65-foot, life-size inflatable whale and journey into the world of these gentle giants like never before. This free program is supported by the Helen Mead Fund through Incourage.

Wisconsin Rapids Municipal Zoo
1911 Gaynor Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Lunch by the River event - large group of people sitting on grassy area of local park under shade from trees
Lunch By The River (11:30 AM – 1 PM)
Join us for Lunch by the River at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids, WI for delightful entertainment and exceptional food. 2025 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
Cranberry Guy standing on side of street + kid drawing with chalk on sidewalk
Chalk It Up! (1 PM – 4 PM)
Participants of all ages are invited to create their own sidewalk chalk designs. Register anytime during the event from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. A small chalk kit will be provided, though bringing your own supplies is encouraged. Themes for this year include food, agriculture, and cars. 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
Group of young kids riding carousel ride at Cranberry Blossom Festival
Cranberry Blossom Festival Carnival (6 PM – 10 PM)
Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days!  Parking $5 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America.  Admission is free!

Visit the Carnival anytime from 6 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 Tri-State Amusements are:

(6 PM-10 PM)
Grand Rapids Lions Club
2411 36th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (Hwy W & 36th Street)
For information on the location visit www.facebook.com/lions7154211888.
For carnival information visit Tri-State Amusements.
Outdoor movie setup + group of people sitting in lawn chairs near white semi truck
Cinema Under the Stars – 20th Anniversary! (Opens at 6:00 PM)
Enjoy a movie, The Wizard of Oz, 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
Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers in double pyramid formation on water
Aqua Skiers Water Ski Show (Pre-Show at 6:00 PM)
Watch the FREE water ski show set to the theme of “Talladega Nights.” 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.
Group of people standing and sitting in front of McMillan Memorial Library
McMillan Concert Series – Daddio Jazz Band (7PM)
Daddio Jazz Band is a contemporary improvisational group, comprised of some of the most experienced players in Wisconsin.

McMillan Memorial Library
490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494