If you are also a festival lover and seeking an underrated experience, then the Warrens Cranberry Festival should be on your list. Set for September 26-28, 2025, this 3-day celebration transforms the tiny Wisconsin Village of Warrens into a bustling cranberry capital, welcoming cranberry lovers and festival lovers from all around the world. Do you know it is the world’s largest cranberry festival, where you can shop from various vendors? Well, then read this blog to know more about Warrens Cranberry Festival 2025 and how you can make the most of it. 

About Warrens Cranberry Festival

The Warrens Cranberry Festival was first inaugurated in 1973. Started as an event to raise funds for the village has now converted into a festival which attracts 145,000 visitors each year and over 1,200 booths.  

What are the Warrens cranberry festival 2025 dates?

If you are also someone who is wondering when the Warrens cranberry festival is? Then, the Warrens Cranberry Festival runs from September 26-28, 2025, which is the last weekend of September. The festival kicks off early at 07:00 AM and runs until 05:00 PM for all three days. You will be catching the festival right at the glory of autumn, when the Wisconsin countryside is painted in those gorgeous fall colors that will leave you speechless. Plus, if you plan your trip for the whole weekend, then you will witness a vendor rush to a more relaxed atmosphere on Sunday’s enjoying the best cranberries. 

The weather is unpredictable during this time of year in Wisconsin. So if you are planning to attend the Warrens Cranberry festival, don't forget to pack the layers or a light rain jacket. 

Activities To Do In Warrens Cranberry Festival 

Here is the list of all the activities that you can enjoy beyond the 3-mile shopping experience and cranberry treats. 

1. Participate in Friendly Contests

You can compete to witness the 5 signature contests that happen every year at Warrens Cranberry Festival. Biggest Berry Contest is one of those contests where the biggest berry gets the prize of $50 cash prize & trophy, sponsored by Paul’s Machine & Tool Inc., Warrens, Wis. Other contests include - Be Our Guest “Berry Bunch, Button Design Contest, Marsh Medallion Hunt, and Scarecrow Contest. 

2. Explore the Cranberry Marsh Tours 

You can also take a walking Marsh Tour behind the “Discover Cranberries & Cafe” on all 3 days. On Friday & Saturday, from 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM, and on Sunday, the tours start at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Here, you can see how cranberries are flooded, harvested, and sorted. You can also ask growers about the traditional harvesting system, and you can have great photo ops with beautiful countryside as a backdrop. 

3. Feast on Cranberry-infused Delights

Another one of the best things you can do at Warrens Cranberry Festival is to feast on Cranberry delights. There are over 100 food booths on Line Pine Street that you can explore, offering seasonal specialties. Some of the must-try are: 

• Pancake breakfast, which is made of 100% real Cranberry syrup, at the Catholic Church

• Cranberry Cream Puffs are the deep-fried cranberries on the stick and “Cranberries Jublies” over vanilla ice cream. 

• Cheesecake on a stick, which is dipped in hot fudge or caramel with chocolate-covered cranberries. 

4. Shop From Three Miles of Booths

At Warrens Cranberry Festival, there are 800 arts & crafts, 300 flea markets, and more than 100 market vendor booths to check out. You can shop for handmade pottery, jewellery, and autumn decor. Taste local honey, maple syrup, cranberry preserves, sauces, and jams to take back home. Moreover, you can buy collectible glassware from Wisconsin. 

5. Enjoy Live Entertainment & Parade

Warrens Cranberry Festival 2025 is not only about flea markets and sampling delicious delights. The festival is also about enjoying the live entertainment shows and parades. The Warrens Cranberry Festival parade happens on Sunday from 01:00 PM, where you will see marching bands, visiting Royalty, etc, which you don't see regularly. Moreover, throughout the weekend, you can catch street musicians playing Andean flutes, piano, dulcimer, with rotating DJs. 

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Hotels near Warrens Cranberry Festival

If you are planning to attend Warrens Cranberry Festival in the Wisconsin countryside, then here are some accommodation options which you can consider: 

• Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls

• Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells

Apart from this, there are many campgrounds where lodging facilities are there: 

• Warrens Lion Club Campground - reservations are not required; first-come, first basis. $100 for each trailer or camping unit for the festival week. The campsite is located on the festival grounds, so there is no worry of parking. 

• McMullen Memorial County Park Campground - you can call at 608-387-0122 to know the pricing.

• Yogi Bears Camp Resort - it is located in the middle of Cranberry bogs on the northern side of Wisconsin. There are 415 RV Sites, 162 cabins &  42 tent sites to choose from and experience the natural beauty of the countryside. 

Parking At Warrens Cranberry Festival

Bringing your own car to the festival? No problem, as there are 3 parking spots available in Warrens with plenty of parking. You can choose from - 

• Red Balloon Lot at Birkholz Field, for a fee of $10.00, which includes free shuttles. 

• Jellystone Campground & McMullen County Park/Campground Parking Shuttles run all 3 days from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

• Private owners and organizations park on the festival grounds for a fee. 

Conclusion

The Warrens Cranberry Festival has become one of the largest festivals in the world over the years. It is not a small-town festival; it’s a celebration of local handicrafts, cranberries, and culture in the Wisconsin region. We hope that our guide to the festival will help you plan your trip to the festival smoothly. So, if you are also looking to experience the beauty of Wisconsin and the Warrens cranberry festival 2025 in full bloom, then book your flights with ExperianAirfare now. 

FAQs

Q- When can I see cranberries being harvested at the Warrens Cranberry Festival?

If you would like to experience the cranberry harvest, then you can plan for October 4th from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM, held at the Wetherby Cranberry Company, which is also known as the Public Harvest Day in Warrens. 

Q- Does the festival have shuttle services from the parking lots?

The Warrens Cranberry Festival offers free shuttle services from Birkholz Field, Jellystone Campground, and McMullen Campground. The shuttle service runs for 3 days from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

Q- What kind of cranberry products should you purchase at the festival?

There are a variety of cranberry products available at the festival, some of which include fresh fruit, juice, sweetened dried cranberries, honey, wine, and much more. There are also festival souvenirs, cranberry gifts, buttons, etc, to take back home. 

Q- What are the Warrens cranberry festival 2025 dates?

The Warrens Cranberry Festival 2025 is happening from 26th to 28th September 2025. It is a 3-day-long festival. 

Q- What should I pack for the Warrens Cranberry Festival?

The festival happens completely outdoors, so we recommend you bring an umbrella or a light rain jacket because it might rain during the festival days. In the morning hours, it is often chilly, so pack layers. Bring a folding chair, as seating arrangements are not widely available because of large crowds. And most importantly, remember to wear comfortable shoes.