2025 Bandon Cranberry Festival Events

Preparations are in full swing for the 79th Annual Bandon Cranberry Festival, proudly sponsored by Rogue Credit Union. This beloved event 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 a preliminary schedule of this year’s events. Stay tuned for final dates and times, and start making your plans to join us. 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, 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 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 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 “Quilts by the Sea” Quilt Show 
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S

TBA – Bandon Lions Club Cranberry Run
Bandon City Park Community Center, 11th Street SW
Run or Walk 1 Mile, 5K, or 10K
Start and Finish at Cranberry Headquarters in Old Town Bandon

11 AM – Team Todd Cornhole Tournament
– Sponsored by The Arcade Tavern
Farm & Sea, 250 1st Street SW, Open to All Ages

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

11 AM to 5 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– Main Stage Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
– Alabama Stage Sponsored by Ziply Fiber
– Music Friends: Alpha Heating, Anne McCaleb-CPA, Bain Insurance, Coquille Tribe, Herbal Choices, The Human Bean, McKay’s Market, Pacific View Senior Living, and Southern Coos Hospital

Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged

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

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

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

TBA – Cranberry Eating Contest
– Sponsored by Farm & Sea
Port of Bandon Waterfront, 250 1st Street SW

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

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
– Sponsored by Riverview Kennels
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

11 AM to 4 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– Main Stage Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
– Alabama Stage Sponsored by Ziply Fiber
– Music Friends: Alpha Heating, Anne McCaleb-CPA, Bain Insurance, Coquille Tribe, Herbal Choices, The Human Bean, McKay’s Market, Pacific View Senior Living, Southern Coos Hospital
Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged

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 4 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

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

TBA – Cranberry Kid’s Scavenger Hunt
Bandon Old Town

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

* All Times and Events subject to change.