Get ready for a lively event as the annual Bandon Cranberry Festival returns for its 77th year!

The festival, renowned for its rich heritage and community spirit, takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 9-10, in Bandon City Park and various locations around Bandon. Pre-festival events have already started. Local activities begin on Thursday, September 7 and continue through Friday evening.

With a festival theme of CRANDYLAND, visitors can expect a sweet array of activities to enjoy throughout the weekend. See the full schedule of events below, or download the Schedule of Events Flyer now.

Be there. It’s going to be a party!

PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

These events start prior to the Cranberry Festival and continue throughout.

Port of Bandon Art Show
May 19 to October 18, Art Show Awards September 9
Port of Bandon Boardwalk, Old Town

Bandon Crab Derby
July 1 to September 10, Grand Prize Derby Winner Drawing September 10
Catch a tagged crab for a chance to win a prize.

 Bandon Historical Museum Cranberry Festival Memorabilia Display
10 AM to 4 PM Daily, August 21 – September 10
Free admission Cranberry Festival Weekend
Display features Cranberry Court Coronation dresses and festival memorabilia from throughout the years.

LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

7PM – Cranberry Court Presentations & Program
– Sponsored by Douglas Fast Net (DFN)
– Court Apparel Sponsored by Clear Choice Glass & Windows
Sprague Theatre, Bandon City Park
Public is invited, Tickets $15
Program includes Court Platform Speeches, Impromptu, Presentation by the “Littles” – Royalty in Training, and Crowning of the 2023 Cranberry Queen or King

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

9 AM to Noon (1PM Judging) – Cranberry Kitchen Contest
– Sponsored by Ocean Spray
VFW Hall Post 3440
Winners announced at half-time of the Cranberry Bowl Football Game

9 AM to 3 PM – VFW Ladies Auxiliary Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
VFW Hall Post 3440

10 AM to 3 PM – Old Town Marketplace Farmers Market
The Warehouse, Port of Bandon Waterfront

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall
Admission $3

11 AM – Blessing of the Harvest
Friday Farms
Closed Event with Cranberry Royalty

1PM to 5PM – Bandon Volleyball
Bandon High School
1:00 PM: Bandon vs Brookings – JV Volleyball
2:30 PM: Bandon vs Powers – Varsity Volleyball
4:00 PM: Bandon vs Daves Creek – Varsity Volleyball

7PM Cranberry Bowl Football Game
Bandon High School Tiger Field
Bandon High vs Toledo High
Cranberry Court Announced at Half-Time
Cranberry Kitchen Winner Announced at Half-Time

MAIN FESTIVAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

CCAT will provide shuttle bus service between Bandon High School parking lots and Bandon City Park every 15 minutes from 11AM-5PM.

9AM to 3PM – VFW Ladies Auxiliary Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
VFW Hall Post 3440

10AM – Cranberry Festival Parade
Highway 101 and Old Town

10AM to 3PM – Cranberry Car Show
– Sponsored by Juul Insurance
Best of Decade Trophies awarded for 1900’s through current models.

10 AM to 3 PM – Old Town Marketplace Farmers Market
The Warehouse, Port of Bandon Waterfront

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall
Admission $3

10AM to 5PM – Cranberry Festival Vendor Market
– Sponsored by Banner Bank
Bandon City Park
Artists & Crafters Booths

10AM to 8PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– Sponsored by Bain Insurance
Bandon City Park
Food Trucks & Food Vendor Booths

11AM to 1:30PM – Cornhole Free Play
– Sponsored by Arcade Tavern
Open to All Ages, Sign up for the 2PM Tournament, Ages 12 and Up

11AM to 5PM – Cranberry Festival Equipment Expo
Bandon City Park
Cranberry farming, cultivating & harvesting equipment from all eras provided by local farmers

Noon to 5PM – Cranberry Festival Kid’s Korner
– Sponsored by First Community Credit Union
Bandon City Park Playground, Games for the Little Ones

Noon to 9PM – Live Music on Stage
– Sponsored by Wild Rivers Coast Alliance and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Noon to 2:30PM Ben Johnson & Dune Laila
Using his smoky voice and gripping lyrics, Ben reminds the audience that modern song writing is still alive, taking the sounds of 1960’s folk and country into the 21st century. With her smooth vocal grooves, Dune creates a raw and soulful ambiance hinting on a bygone era.

3PM to 6PM SWERV
High-Energy Free-Range Rock n Roll

6:30PM to 9PM Morgan Alexander (Evening Dance)
Morgan’s music lights up with energy and his soul-filled voice. He’s shared the stage with the likes of Little Big Town and Eric Church.

1PM – 2023 Port of Bandon Art Show Awards
Port of Bandon Amphitheater

2PM – Annual Team Todd Cornhole Tournament
– Sponsored by Arcade Tavern
Proceeds to Team Todd Scholarship

Time TBA – Cranberry Eating Contest
– Sponsored by Farm & Sea and The Beverage Barn
Bandon City Park, On Stage

6PM to 9PM – Cranberry Evening Dance
– Sponsored by Best Western Inn at Face Rock
Bandon City Park, On Stage

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

8AM – Cranberry Festival Bike Ride
Starts at Bandon City Library
Open Group Cycling Event, 12-mile ride past cranberry farms with scenic river & ocean views

8:30AM to Noon – All You Can Eat Breakfast
VFW Hall Post 3440

10AM to 4PM – Cranberry Festival Vendor Market
– Sponsored by Banner Bank
Bandon City Park
Artists & Crafters Booths

10AM to 4PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– Sponsored by Bain Insurance
Bandon City Park
Food Trucks & Food Vendor Booths

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall
Admission $3

11AM to Noon – Prancing Pet Parade
Old Town Bandon

11AM to 5PM – Live Music on Stage
– Sponsored by Wild Rivers Coast Alliance and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

11AM to 2PM – Paul Bernadau & Friends
Paul and friends reflect the energy of the audience two-fold with their skills as seasoned performers. Their repertoire covers a wide genre of music that’s sure to excite.

2:30PM to 5PM – Morgan Alexander
Returning for a second performance to send the festival home with more great music.

Noon – Crab Derby Grand Prize Derby Winner Drawing
Tony’s Crab Shack/Port O’Call, Old Town Boardwalk

Noon to 4PM – Cranberry Festival Kid’s Korner
– Sponsored by First Community Credit Union
Bandon City Park Playground, Games for the Little Ones

2PM – Bandon Lions Club Cranberry Run
Bandon City Park Community Center
Run or Walk 1 Mile, 5K, or 10K

Time TBA – Cranberry Eating Contest
– Sponsored by Farm & Sea and The Beverage Barn
Bandon City Park, Main Stage