Wednesday, June 18

Wis. State Cranberry Growers’ Assoc. Golf Open

11 am • Lake Arrowhead Golf Course (1195 Apache Ln., Rome)

Registration begins at 9:30 am for the 18th Annual WSCGA Cranberry Open Fundraiser. For info call 715-423-6939. Pre-registration is required.  Registration Form

Friday, June 20

June Dairy & Berry Breakfast

5:30 -10:30 am • Lincoln High School (1801 16th St. S., Wis. Rapids)

Hosted by the Agri-Business Committee of the Heart of WI & LHS FFA Chapter  Enjoy all you-can-eat pancakes served with sausage, cranberry juice, coffee and milk. We’ll also serve fresh cheese curds, cranberry syrup and “Sweetened Dried Cranberries”. Adults $5, Children $3. A petting zoo and exhibit booths are also featured.

Cranberry Blossom Tours

Ongoing • Glacial Lake Cranberries (2480 Cty. Rd. D, Wis. Rapids)

Tour one of the oldest cranberry marshes in Central Wisconsin with an actual grower. History, videos, cranberry gifts, and tours at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Call 715-887-4161 to verify tour times.

Cranberry Blossom Art Exhibit

10 am - 3 pm • Central Wis. Cultural Center (240 Johnson St., Wis. Rapids)

Over 50 original works of cranberry-themed art on display; art was submitted as entries for the Cranberry Blossom Festival’s annual poster contest.

Cranberry Blossom Bake-Off

1- 4 pm • Wis. Rapids Lions Club  (3331 10th St. So., Wis. Rapids)

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club   Cranberries are the major ingredient in baked goods - it’s time to blossom into an award-winning baker! Awards and prizes for the best entries. Cookbooks and 50/50 raffle. Entry Form

Cranberry Chicken Dinner

4 - 6:30 pm • Wis. Rapids Lions Club  (3331 10th St. So., Wis. Rapids)

Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Firefighters Association   Join local firefighters for cranberry-glazed chicken with wild rice and all the trimmings. Tickets available only in advance for $9.95 per person at the Heart of WI, from Wis. Rapids Firefighters, or Lions and Lioness members.

Tunes on the Terrace

5 -11 pm • Hotel Mead  (451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids)

Enjoy an evening of Elvis hits with Performer Tony Rocker, complete with costume changes and Elvis’ full repertoire of songs. A variety of cranberry food and beverage offerings will be available.

The Suspenders Band

8 pm -12 am • Wis. Rapids Lions Club  (3331 10th St. So., Wis. Rapids)

 $5 cover charge.  Refreshments will be served by the Lions Club. See more info on bands panel of this brochure.

Saturday, June 21

Arts, Crafts and Cranberries Show

9 am - 3 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)

Hosted by Business and Professional Women’s Club  Spend a day shopping among some of Midwest’s finest art and craft vendors. Woodcraft, framed art, jewelry, candles and pottery are just a sampling of the offerings. Be sure to visit our cranberry section. Assorted food and beverage selections are available. Free admission.  Craft Vendor Application     Food Vendor Application

Cranberry Blossom Family Bike Ride

9-11 am • Tour Seven Sports  (2030 Chestnut St., Wis. Rapids)

Hosted by Tour Seven Sports

Bring your friends and family on this recreational bicycle tour along the scenic Wisconsin River. The tour includes a stop at Witter Field to enjoy the festivities. The ride begins and ends at Tour Seven Sports.

Cranberry Blossom Tours

Ongoing • Glacial Lake Cranberries (2480 Cty. Rd. D, Wis. Rapids)

Tour one of the oldest cranberry marshes in Central Wisconsin with

an actual grower. History, videos, cranberry gifts, and tours at 9 am,

11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Call 715-887-4161 to verify tour times.

Cranberry Blossom Art Exhibit

10 am - 3 pm • Central Wisconsin Cultural Center (240 Johnson St., Wis. Rapids)

Over 50 original works of cranberry-themed art on display; art was submitted as entries for the Blossom Festival’s annual poster contest.

Music, Kids Games and Activities

10 am - 3 pm • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)

Fun and family-friendly activities will keep your kids entertained all day. Many chances to win hundreds of prizes. Only 25¢ per ticket!

Kiddie Parade

11:30 am • Witter Field (8th St. S. & Apple St., Wis. Rapids)

Dress up in your favorite pink blossom dress, red cranberry gear, denim grower’s outfit, or any attire suited to a cranberry-themed kids’ parade. Registration begins at 11:00 am.

Open House at the PAC

Noon - 3 pm • Performing Arts Center (1801 16th St. S., Wis. Rapids)

Hosted by Arts Council of South Wood County  Bring a friend to stroll through the beautiful Performing Arts Center. Enjoy backstage tours and local entertainment.  Watch on-screen previews of the 2008/09 season. Check out choice seats and ticket discounts. Register to win a season ticket!

Ice Cream Social and Cranberry Exhibit

1 - 4 pm • South Wood County Historical Museum (540 3rd St. So., Wis. Rapids)

Stop by for a free scoop of ice cream and a tour of the cranberry and Betty Boop exhibits at the Historical Museum.

Ho Chunk Cultural Dance Presentation

1 - 2 pm • South Wood County Historical Museum (540 3rd St. So., Wis. Rapids)

Ho Chunk people are an integral part of our history in central Wisconsin. Performance will share the wonderful Ho Chunk culture and celebrate their contribution to the "blossoming" of this region!

Blossom Block Party

4 -11 pm • Veteran’s Park (E. Grand Ave. & 2nd St., Wis. Rapids)

Gather lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a great mix of blues, country and rock from Blue Sky Band and The Suspenders. $5 Gate Fee. 

Tunes on the Terrace

5 -10 pm • Hotel Mead (451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids)

Live music by Rosetti and Wigley; food, beverages and an evening under the stars featuring cranberry drink specials at Hotel Mead.

Sunday, June 22

Grand Rapids Firefighters’ Celebration

8 am - 9 pm • Grand Rapids Lions Club (2411 36th St. S., Wis. Rapids)

Hosted by Grand Rapids Fire Department  Join us in the many events of this great celebration; Pancake Breakfast 8-11 am, live polka band 1-4:30 pm, Boogie & the Yo-Yos 5-9 pm, children’s rides and activities, raffle drawings, food, drink, bingo and so much more.

Kids’ Fishing Contest

9 am - noon • South of the Elks Club (240 2nd St. So., Wis. Rapids)

Sponsored by Wisconsin Rapids Professional Police Association

Kids 14 and under are welcome to fish with Wisconsin Rapids Police. Prizes awarded for the biggest, most, and smallest fish caught.  Door prizes awarded to first 50 participants! Refreshments and hot dogs provided by the Daily Tribune. Register that day.

Cranberry Blossom Art Exhibit

11 am - 2 pm • Central Wis. Cultural Center (240 Johnson St., Wis. Rapids)

Over 50 original works of cranberry-themed art on display; art was submitted as entries for the Cranberry Blossom Festival’s annual poster contest.

Cranberry Blossom Fest Parade

12:30 pm • Downtown Wisconsin Rapids

Participants and spectators will gather downtown for a parade along Grand Avenue from 11th St. to 2nd Ave. Call 423-1830.  Entry Form

The Great Cranberry Drop

2 pm • Downtown Wis. Rapids (between the Jackson St. & Grand Ave. bridges)

Sponsored by the Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance

Purchase your cranberries now for the Great Cranberry Drop. You could win $500 cash, a new bike courtesy of Tour Seven Sports or $50 cash. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Heart of Wisconsin office throughout the Cranberry Blossom Weekend. Stop down to see the river of red!

Great Chair Event & Live Auction

2 pm • Veteran’s Park (E. Grand Ave. & 2nd St., Wis. Rapids)

A benefit for the Wisconsin Rapids Family Center, 421-1511

Creative art on 20 Adirondack chairs! Bid on your favorite chairs during a live auction. Added this year: silent auction of flower pots decorated by high school students from Nekoosa and Port Edwards.

Winemaker’s Dinner featuring Cranberries

6 pm • Hotel Mead (451 E. Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids)

A five-course dinner with food and wine featuring cranberries. Famed Chef Randall Smith will make an appearance, along with food and paired wines from around the world. Reservations only, call 422-7019.