2024 Bandon Cranberry Festival Events

Planning for the 2024 78th Annual Bandon Cranberry Festival is in flight. We’re working on a celebration to provide lots of excitement, fun and enjoyment for all.

Local, pre-festival activities begin on Thursday, September 12 and continue through Friday evening, September 13. Main Cranberry Festival Events will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 14 & 15.

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
Port of Bandon Boardwalk, Old Town

Bandon Crab Derby
Catch a tagged crab for a chance to win a prize.

10 AM to 4 PM – Cranberry Festival Memorabilia Display
Bandon Historical Museum, 270 Filmore Ave SE 
Free admission Cranberry Festival Weekend
Display features Cranberry Court Coronation dresses and festival memorabilia.

LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

7 PM – Cranberry Court Presentations & Program (Doors Open at 6 PM)
– Sponsored by Douglas Fast Net (DFN)
– Court Apparel Sponsored by Coquille Indian Tribe
– Royalty in Training Sponsored by Inn at Face Rock and Alternative Youth Activities

Sprague Theatre, Bandon City Park
Tickets $15, Public is invited.
Program includes Court Platform Speeches, Impromptu, Presentation by the “Littles” – Royalty in Training, and Crowning of the 2024 Cranberry Queen

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9 AM to 12 PM – Cranberry Kitchen Contest (Judging at 1 PM)
– Sponsored by Ocean Spray
VFW Hall Post 3440, Hwy 42 S & Bates Road
Winners announced at half-time of the Cranberry Bowl Football Game

9 AM to 3 PM – VFW Auxiliary Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
VFW Hall Post 3440, Hwy 42 S & Bates Road

10 AM to 4 PM – Old Town Marketplace Farmers Market
The Warehouse, Port of Bandon Waterfront, 250 1st Street SW

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S
Admission $3.00

11 AM – Blessing of the Harvest
Friday Farms, 4th Street NE & Ohio Avenue NE
Open to the community

7 PM – Cranberry Bowl Football Game
Bandon High School Tiger Field, 550 9th Street SW
Cranberry Court and Cranberry Kitchen Winners Announced at Half-Time

MAIN FESTIVAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

9 AM to 3 PM – VFW Auxiliary Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale
VFW Hall Post 3440, Hwy 42 S & Bates Road

10 AM – Cranberry Festival Parade (Line-up at 8 AM, Judging at 9:15 AM)
Register to Participate
Highway 101 and Old Town

10 AM to 4 PM – Old Town Marketplace Farmers Market
The Warehouse, Port of Bandon Waterfront, 250 1st Street SW

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S
Ad mission $3.00

10 AM to 4 PM – Poker Run (Winners announced at 5 PM on Old Town Stage)
– Sponsored by The Bandon Card & Gift Shoppe
Start and Finish at Cranberry Headquarters in Old Town Bandon

11 AM – Team Todd Cornhole Tournament (Sign-Ups start at 10 AM)
– Sponsored by Arcade Tavern
Bandon City Park Courts, Open to All Ages

11 AM to 3 PM – Cranberry Show & Shine Car Show (Check-in begins 9 AM)
– Sponsored by Juul Insurance
Proceeds go to Mid-Coast Mustang Club
Trophies awarded, Open to all years and makes and models of cars and trucks

11 AM to 3 PM – Cranberry Motorcycle Show
– Sponsored by First Community Insurance

11 AM to 3 PM – Performances by Flamboyant Productions
Ribbon sticks, juggling toys, and hula hoops, with an engaging instructor and periodic circus performances.

11AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Vendor Market
– Old Town Market Sponsored by Anne McCaleb, CPA
– City Park Market Sponsored by Ink Wonderland
Bandon City Park and Old Town, Artists & Crafters booths

11 AM to 5 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– Old Town Stage Sponsored by Bandon By The Dunes Realtee
– City Park Stage Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged

11 AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– Sponsored by Banner Bank
Bandon City Park and Old Town
Food Trucks & Food Vendor Booths

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

11 AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Petting Zoo
Parking area, 102 2nd Street SE
Friendly animals to pet

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

1 PM – Port of Bandon Art Show Awards
Port of Bandon Boardwalk Amphitheater, 110 1st Street SW

4 PM – Bandon High School Volleyball
Otis K Murray Gymnasium, 471 9th Street SW

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

6:30 PM – Cranberry Street Dance
– Sponsored by Best Western Inn at Face Rock
Old Town Stage
Live Performance by Border Patrol, “Rockin’ the World Country Style…”
Lawn chairs and coats encouraged, Food and drinks available for purchase

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

7 AM – Team Todd Pickleball Tournament
– Sponsored by Clear Choice Window & Glass
Pre-Register Online
Bandon City Park Courts

8 AM – Cranberry Festival Bike Ride
Starts at Bandon City Library, 1204 11th Street SW
Open Group Cycling Event, 12-mile ride past cranberry farms with scenic river & ocean views

8 AM to 12 PM – All You Can Eat Breakfast
VFW Hall Post 3440, Hwy 42S & Bates Road

9:30 AM – Prancing Pet Parade
Old Town Bandon, 545 2nd Street SE
No pre-registration, Leash required

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S
Admission $3.00

11 AM – Bloody Mary Stroll
– Presented by Greater Bandon Association

11 AM to 4 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– Old Town Stage Sponsored by Bandon By The Dunes Realtee
– City Park Stage Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged

11 AM to 4 PM – Cranberry Festival Vendor Market
– Old Town Market Sponsored by Anne McCaleb, CPA
– City Park Market Sponsored by Ink Wonderland
Bandon City Park and Old Town, Artists & Crafters Booths

11 AM to 4 PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– Sponsored by Banner Bank
Bandon City Park and Old Town
Food Trucks & Food Vendor Booths

12 PM – Crab Derby Grand Prize Drawing
Tony’s Crab Shack, 155 1st Street

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

2 PM – Bandon Lions Club Cranberry Run
Pre-Register Online
Bandon City Park Community Center, 11th Street SW
Run or Walk 1 Mile, 5K, or 10K

TBA – Cranberry Eating Contest
– Sponsored by Farm & Sea
Bandon City Park, Main Stage

* All Times and Events subject to change.