Take a Marsh Tour on October 5th - 8th

We invite all of our Cranberry Fest-goers to see how cranberries are harvested by taking a marsh tour at Lake Nokomis. While cranberries aren’t grown in water, it sure is fun to see them gathered up in flooded fields. Some say it’s even more fun to see this practiced while sampling cranberry wine, which is available on the tour.

Shuttles leave from the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center from Thursday through Sunday. Reservations are not required, but are strongly encouraged to guarantee a spot on the tour and place on the shuttle.

Call 800-359-6315 for reservations.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free Shuttle Bus to all the various festival locations: Festival Grounds (Vilas County Fairgrounds-Hwy 70W) and Downtown Eagle River.  Shuttle available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (Shuttles run approximately every 20-30 minutes depending on traffic).

CRANBERRY FESTIVAL GROUNDS ACTIVITIES

(Vilas County Fairgrounds – Hwy 70 W)  Free Shuttle Bus available to all other activities.  Available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Arts & Crafts Fair – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Cranberry Fest Pancake Breakfast 7:00 am to 10:00 am
• Cranberry Bake Sale
• Cranberry Food Products and Souvenirs
• Cranberry Beer and Wine Garden
• Family Entertainment
• A variety of foods with and without Cranberries

DOWNTOWN EAGLE RIVER ACTIVITIES

Free Shuttle Bus available to all other activities.  Available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Open Air Antique and Farmers Market –  8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Musical Entertainment

Cranberry Marsh Tours  

9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Leaving every thirty minutes.  Tours leave from the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center – 201 N. Railroad St.
Call 800-359-6315 for reservations.   Reservations are recommended.

FRESH CRANBERRY AND CRAISIN SALES

Cranberry Fest Festival Grounds (Hwy 70 W), Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (201 N. Railroad St.) and Downtown Eagle River.

9:00 am to 3:00 pm  (No shuttle bus available on Sunday)

CRANBERRY FESTIVAL GROUNDS ACTIVITIES  (VILAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS – HWY 70 W)

• Arts & Crafts Fair – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Cranberry Fest Crafter Items Auction – 11:30 am
• Cranberry Bake Sale
• Cranberry Food Products and Souvenirs
• Cranberry Beer and Wine Garden
• Family Entertainment
• A variety of foods with or without Cranberries

CRANBERRY MARSH TOURS

10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Leaving every hour.  Tours leave from the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.  Call 800-359-6315 for reservations.

FRESH CRANBERRY AND CRAISIN SALES

Cranberry Fest Festival Grounds (Hwy 70 W) and the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (201 N. Railroad St.)

EATING AND DRINKING CRANBERRIES

This is the main reason we all come together, right?! More than 8,000 pounds (that’s 4 TONS!!!) of cranberries will be sold during the festival. Cranberry Fest will have cranberry soup, cranberry brats, and cranberry baked goods to go with char-broiled chicken sandwiches and other tasty treats.

Raw cranberries are for the purists, but we like to bake with them, use them as a relish, garnish other foods with them, and add them to other favorite dishes. Get inspired by some of our favorite cranberry recipes.

Some of our vendors will also be whipping up some of their favorite cranberry drinks, too. The Cranberry Wine and Beer Garden is a fun stop for visitors 21 years of age and older. From cranberry juice to cranberry wines and other libations, chances are there will be a cranberry beverage made to your liking.

MARSH AND WINE TASTING TOURS (THURSDAY – SUNDAY) – OCTOBER 5 – OCTOBER 8, 2022

ADULTS: $8.00 EA., KIDS 12 AND UNDER:$5 EA., KIDS 3 AND UNDER: FREE

Reservations suggested: 800-359-6315

PLEASE KNOW: NO PETS  AT THE VILAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS – THANK YOU

Vilas County Ordinance: 19.08

CRANBERRY FEST MAPS

Click Here for Map of Activities throughout the City & Festival Grounds

MORE THAN CRANBERRIES

While cranberries might be the main dish at Cranberry Fest, there are many side acts to check out during the weekend. There will be an arts and crafts fair, a farmer’s market, and family entertainment to provide a memorable experience for attendees.

ARTS-N-CRAFTS VENDORS

If you are a creator of arts-n-crafts, you will want to display your fine talents at Cranberry Fest in Eagle River, WI. Must be all handmade by the seller.

2023 Crafter Application:  Click Here

Cranberry Fest Crafter Booth Layout: Click Here

Event Liability Insurance – Click Here

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS MUST BE HAND MADE BY THE SELLER – NO BUY/SELL ITEMS ALLOWED

AUXILIARY FOOD VENDORS

2023 Auxiliary Food Vendor Application Booklet – Click Here

2023 Auxiliary Food Vendor Application – Click Here

Please call 800-359-6315 or email events@eagleriver.org for more information.

If you are a food vendor, you will want to sell your fine foods at Cranberry Fest in Eagle River, WI.  (Food items sold will not be duplicated by any other food vendor and will not compete with our local service clubs in the Cranberry Fest Food Tent.)

FARMERS MARKET VENDORS

If you are a vendor of Farmer's Market goods including fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers, meats, jams, jellies, honey, syrup, prepared and baked goods, fresh eggs, etc.

Vendor Application: Coming Soon

VINTAGE & ANTIQUE VENDORS

If you are a vendor of Vintage and Antique goods.

Vendor Application: Coming Soon