2025 Bandon Cranberry Festival Events

Boasting 79 years of family fun, the Annual Bandon Cranberry Festival, proudly sponsored by Rogue Credit Union, promises a vibrant celebration packed with excitement, entertainment, and memorable experiences for all to enjoy.

The festivities kick off with local pre-festival events on Thursday, September 11, and continue through Friday evening, September 12. The main Cranberry Festival events will take place over the weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14.

Below, you’ll find the schedule of this year’s events. Times are subject to change, so check back for final dates and times. Get ready for a celebration you won’t want to miss—it’s going to be an incredible 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

Cranberry City
Vote for your favorite cranberry-themed storefront.

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

LOCAL EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

7 PM – Cranberry Court Presentations & Program (Doors Open at 6 PM)
– Sponsored by Hardin Optical, Bandon Card & Gift,  McKay’s Market, Lord Bennet’s, Big Wheel General Store, and Bain Insurance
– Coronation: Sponsored by DFN
– Court Apparel: Sponsored by eXp Realty
– Cranberry Necklaces: Sponsored by Leafguard Gutters
– Royalty in Training: Sponsored by Ink Wonderland and Bandon Inn

Sprague Theatre, Bandon City Park
Public is invited. Program includes Court Platform Speeches, Impromptu, Presentation by the “Littles” – Royalty in Training, and Crowning of the 2025 Cranberry Queen

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

9 AM to 12 PM – Cranberry Kitchen Contest (Judging at 1PM)
– 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 – Blessing of the Harvest
Friday Farms, 4th Street NE & Ohio Avenue NE
Open to the community

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 “The Power & Impact of Colors” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S
Admission $3.00

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 13

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
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 “The Power & Impact of Colors” Quilt Show
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S

10:45 AM to 9 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– Music Friends: Alpha Heating, Anne McCaleb-CPA, Bain Insurance, Coquille Tribe, Herbal Choices, Human Bean, McKay’s Market, Pacific View Senior Living, Ink Wonderland, Big Wheel General Store, Southern Coos Hospital

Main Stage – 2nd Street
– Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
10:45AM-12:00PM – Sly & Co
2:30PM-4:00PM – Tiller of the Moon
4:30PM-6:00PM – Adam Coleman Band
6:30PM-9:00PM – Street Dance with Josephine Jukebox

Alabama Stage – Alabama Avenue
– Sponsored by Ziply Fiber
12:00PM-2:00PM – Hecktic Week
2:00PM-4:00PM – HopStone

11 AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Vendor Market
Old Town, Artists & Crafters booths

11 AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– Sponsored by Banner Bank and First Community Credit Union
Old Town, Food Trucks & Food Vendor Booths

11 AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Equipment Expo
– Sponsored by First Interstate Bank
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 1 PM – Royalty in Training Dance Expo
Main Stage – 2nd Street

12 PM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Kid’s Korner
– Sponsored by First Community Credit Union
Old Town, Bounce House, Games for the Little Ones

1 PM – Team Todd Cornhole Tournament
– Sponsored by The Arcade Tavern
Farm & Sea, 250 1st Street SW, Open to All Ages, Registration begins at 10:30AM

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Cranberry Eating Contest
– Sponsored by Farm & Sea and Peter’s Cranberries
Main Stage – 2nd Street

6:30 PM to 9 PM – Cranberry Street Dance
– Sponsored by Inn at Face Rock
Old Town Stage
Live Performance by Josephine Jukebox
Lawn chairs and coats encouraged, food and drink available for purchase

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

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

9 AM to 3 PM – Cranberry Show & Shine Car Show
– 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

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

10 AM – Cranberry Kid’s Scavenger Hunt
Bandon Old Town

10 AM to 4 PM – Bandon Quilt Guild “The Power & Impact of Colors” Quilt Show
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S

11 AM to 4 PM – Cranberry Festival Vendor Market
Old Town, Artists & Crafters Booths

11 AM to 4 PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– Sponsored by Banner Bank and First Community Credit Union
Old Town, Food Trucks & Food Vendor Booths

11 AM to 5 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– Music Friends: Alpha Heating, Anne McCaleb-CPA, Bain Insurance, Coquille Tribe, Herbal Choices, Human Bean, McKay’s Market, Pacific View Senior Living, Ink Wonderland, Big Wheel General Store, Southern Coos Hospital

Main Stage – 2nd Street
– Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
11:00AM-12:30PM  – BB Gunn
1:30-3:00PM          – Bryan Oliver Trio
3:30PM-5:00PM   – The Ant Hill

Alabama Stage – Alabama Ave
– Sponsored by Ziply Fiber
12:30PM-1:30PM  – Rogue Strings
2:30PM-4:00PM    – Dry Spell

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

12:30 to 1:30 PM – Cranberry Eating Contest
– Sponsored by Farm & Sea and Peter’s Cranberries
Main Stage – 2nd Street

1:00 PM – Port of Bandon Art Show Awards
Port of Bandon Boardwalk Amphitheater, 110 1st Street SW

* All Times and Events subject to change.