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
Thursday, June 19
Lunch by the River
11:30 am -1 pm •
Veteran’s Park (E. Grand Ave. & 2nd St., Wis. Rapids)
Hosted by Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance
Join your family and friends for lunch, fun, and more. Food vendors are Jamaican Kitchens, Rollin Dough,
Hotel Mead, Kiwanis and Fast Philly’s. For dessert, enjoy Culver’s Custard with Urban’s Cranberry Topping.
Special appearance by the Cranberry Guy! Weekly Sponsor: Urban Processing, LLC; Entertainment by Dance
with Pam.
Blossoming Artists - Art Walk
4:30 - 7:30 pm • Seventeen businesses in downtown Wis. Rapids
Hosted by the Public Art Group of the Arts & Heritage Cluster
Take a self-guided tour
that showcases local artists and their work. Talk with these artists, view and purchase art in a variety of styles. Printed
passports are available with the artists and locations listed.
Downtown Classic Cinema Under the Stars
6:30
pm • West Grand Avenue, Downtown
Wisconsin Rapids
It’s Saturday morning on a Thursday night! Join us for
an evening of classic Warner Brothers cartoons under the stars on West Grand Avenue. Children of all ages
will enjoy these classics. Activity Center for kids, food and fun for everyone.
Bring your lawn chairs. Movie shown at dusk. No charge.
Cranberry
Blossom Art Exhibit
5 -7 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 Cranberry Blossom Festival’s annual poster contest.
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.