2026 Bandon Cranberry Festival Events

Boasting 80 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 10, and continue through Friday evening, September 11. The main Cranberry Festival events will take place over the weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13.

Below, you’ll find a sampling of past 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 10

7 PM – Cranberry Court Presentations & Program (Doors Open at 6 PM)
– 2025 Sponsored by Hardin Optical, Bandon Card & Gift,  McKay’s Market, Lord Bennet’s, Big Wheel General Store, and Bain Insurance
– Coronation: 2025 Sponsored by DFN
– Court Apparel: 2025 Sponsored by eXp Realty
– Cranberry Necklaces: 2025 Sponsored by Leafguard Gutters
– Royalty in Training: 2025 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 2026 Cranberry Queen

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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 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 12

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 Quilt Show
Oddfellows Hall, 2 blocks down Hwy 42 S

10:45 AM to 9 PM – Live Local Music on Stage
– 2025 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
– 2025 Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Alabama Stage – Alabama Avenue
– 2025 Sponsored by Ziply Fiber

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

11 AM to 5 PM – Cranberry Festival Food Court
– 2025 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
– 2025 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
– 2025 Sponsored by First Community Credit Union
Old Town, Bounce House, Games for the Little Ones

1 PM – Team Todd Cornhole Tournament
– 2025 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
– 2025 Sponsored by Farm & Sea and Peter’s Cranberries
Main Stage – 2nd Street

6:30 PM to 9 PM – Cranberry Street Dance
– 2025 Sponsored by Inn at Face Rock
Main Stage

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

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
– 2025 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
– 2025 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 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
– 2025 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
– 2025 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
– 2025 Sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Alabama Stage – Alabama Ave
– 2025 Sponsored by Ziply Fiber

12 PM to 4 PM – Cranberry Festival Kid’s Korner
– 2025 Sponsored by First Community Credit Union
Bandon Old Town, Games for the Little Ones

12:30 to 1:30 PM – Cranberry Eating Contest
– 2025 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.