Southeastern Massachusetts to host 9th Annual Crantoberfest with free admission, games, and parking

The Middleborough Tourism Committee has announced that they will be hosting the 9th Annual Crantoberfest.

With free admission and free parking, this fun-filled day has something for the whole family.

Events include the great Cranberry Bakeoff at 1:00 pm. To enter this event, register by email at: Crantoberfest@gmail.com. All entries must be dropped off between noon and 1:00 p.m. All entries must contain cranberries and include a list of ingredients. Entries must be large enough to allow 5 judges to taste. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the 3 entries receiving the most votes from our panel of distinguished judges. Registration to enter this event will close on October 14, 2022.

Crantoberfest will also be crowning the new Ms. Crantoberfest 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Contestants will give an opening statement as to why they think they would be the best Ms. Crantoberfest followed by questions about the cranberry industry. The winner receives a crown and sash and gets to represent Middleborough Tourism at various events throughout the year. This contest is for ages 10 and up.

The ever-popular kid’s costume parade will take place again this year at 3:00 p.m. and multiple prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places as well as for special categories.

Cranberry Games will be available all day for kids of all ages at no charge. There will be food, and merchandise vendors, a beer garden, and Middleborough merchandise available for purchase.

The event will be held Saturday October 15th at the Middleborough Town Hall at 10 Nickerson Avenue from noon to 5:00 p.m.

For more information about the festival, you can email at: discovermiddleborough@gmail.com or call 774-766-6335.