THE CRANBERRY COUNTRY CRIER Printed by the Vilas County News-Review in conjunction with the Cranberry Fest Committee Volume XXXIII Saturday & Sunday Oct. 7 & 8, 2017 Eagle River, Wis.

Inside: Arts and Crafts Directory Berry Bog 5K Jog Information Festival Grounds Map Entertainment “The Cranberry Story”

NO PETS Sponsored by: PLEASE! Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center (715) 479-6400 ~ 1-(800) 359-6315 www.eagleriver.org Page 2 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017

AUXILIARY FOOD/SNACK BOOTHS CRANBERRY FEST 2017 Join us in the Food Tent LOCATED ON MAIN CRANBERRY FEST GROUNDS th th October 7 & 8 Space 1 - Taco Joe’s Spaces 9 & 10 - Jessica’s Cucina Items sold: Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos Items sold: Spinach and pepper frittatas, BLT- deluxe, nachos with cheese, walking tacos, cof- ranch chicken wraps, prosciutto and asparagus FOOD TENT MENU fee, hot chocolate, soda and water ~ 7 a.m., puff pastries, Hawaiian ham sandwiches, Heart Please be ready with your order. serving breakfast burritos and coffee Breaker sandwiches, jambalaya, cranberry chutney, roasted potato chips, apple and cu- Space 2 - J.P.N.’s cumber coleslaw, baked apples with home- Sandwiches Try our new Drinks Items sold: Bison and elk burgers, sloppy Joes, made whipped cream, and cauliflower, dill and Foot-long hot dog Cranberry-Bacon Soda Trig’s Smokehouse brats and sausages, Scottish pumpkin-squash soups. Hamburger Milk eggs, perogies, hunter stew, brisket, soft pret- Bratwurst zels, caramel apples and slices, cotton candy, Space 12 - JJ’s Kettle Korn Hot chocolate Hamburger slushies, iced teas, fresh lemon shake-ups, soda Items sold: Kettle corn, soda and water Hot spiced cranapple drink and water Cranberry-bacon hamburger Cold cranberry cocktail drink Space 14 - Scrima’s Wood-Fired Pizza Spaces 3 & 4 - JJ Concessions Items sold: Authentic wood-fired pizzas, in- Cranberry bratwurst Coffee (regular or decaf) Items sold: Oak-roasted Black Angus beef and cluding margherita, sausage or pepperoni, Shredded cranberry pork sandwich Bottled water turkey breast sandwiches, sausage with beer chicken-cranberry pizzas and Italian cranberry- cheese sauce, chips, hot cocoa, coffee, soda and lemonade water ALSO Chicken Wild Rice Soup • Chili • Potato Chips • Baked Beans Booth G1 - The Nutman Co. Spaces 5, 6, 7 & 8 - All Star Catering Items sold: Nuts, mixes, chocolate-covered Items sold: Mini donuts, cheese curds, fries, corn items, candy and corn nuts dogs, chicken tenders, gyros, chicken pitas, Now Serving Breakfast! pulled pork and fresh-squeezed lemonade Booth X1 - The Almond Tree Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Items sold: Almonds, pecans and cashews roasted on location and glazed with cinnamon, Regular or Cranberry Pancakes, Pork Sausage and a Drink sugar and vanilla and salted nuts The following organizations sponsor the Cranberry Fest Food Tent Booth Z16 - Eagle River Area Fire Department Items sold: Fresh cranberry cream puffs Eagle River Rotary Club • Greater Eagle River Tennis Association October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 3 Welcome to Eagle River’s 38th annual Cranberry Fest!

The 38th annual wiches and fresh cran- Cranberry Fest, an Eagle berry baked goods, not to River Area Chamber of mention the World’s Commerce and Visitors Largest Cranberry Center-sponsored event, Cheesecake. will be held Saturday and How about fresh cran- Sunday, Oct. 7-8. berries? More than This year’s festival 10,000 pounds of local will again be located at premium-select fresh the Vilas County Fair- cranberries will be sold grounds on Highway 70 during this annual event. West, with additional ac- Cranberry Fest is tivities downtown on Sat- made possible by many urday only. volunteers who help or- Cranberry Fest has ganize, set up, clean up something for everyone and everything in be- —an arts and crafts show tween for this festival. with more than 300 dis- The chamber would like plays, cranberry food to thank everyone for all sales, a bakery, family of their time and efforts, fun, entertainment, and would like to wel- sweatshirt and T-shirt come one and all to expe- sales, the Berry Bog 5K rience the excitement of Jog and more. With more this year’s Cranberry than 40,000 people at- Fest and the beautiful tending the festival an- scenery and shops of Ea- nually, it is one of the gle River. highlights of the fall. Cranberry Fest is tra- Downtown activities ditionally held on the will include an open-air first full weekend in Oc- antiques market, raffle, tober. Mark your calen- food and entertainment. dar for the Oct. 6 and 7, While you’re at the 2018, festival. fairgrounds, check out We hope to see you With 40,000 people working up an appetite, the food and bak- the food tent. You’ll find soon during an Eagle Thousands of pounds of premium-select fresh cranberries will ery tents are popular venues at Cranberry Fest. soups, charbroiled sand- River visit! be sold at several locations during Cranberry Fest. Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~ Oct. 6, 7 & 8, 2017 CRANBERRY FEST MAIN EVENTS

FRIDAY, OCT. 6 a.m.; Berry Bog 5K Jog, 8:30 a.m. Church of Christ, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Cranberry Marsh Tours, Eagle River Area Chamber * Cranberry Marsh Tours, Eagle River Area Chamber SUNDAY,` OCT. 8 of Commerce & Visitors Center, 10 a.m. to Noon of Commerce & Visitors Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Bake Sale, Cranberry Fest Headquarters Tent, * Early Bird 2017 Berry Bog 5K Jog Registration, Riverview * Arts & Crafts Fair, Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Next to Fresh Cranberries at Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park, 5-7 p.m. * Bake Sale, Cranberry Fest Headquarters Tent, * Fresh, Premium Cranberry and Craisin Sales, Fairgrounds, SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Next to Fresh Cranberries at Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Make-A-Wish, World’s Largest Cranberry Cheesecake, * Cranberry Fest Book Sale and Cranberry Harvest Video * Pancake Breakfast, Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fairgrounds Showing, Olson Memorial Library, 150 E. Hospital Road, * Arts & Crafts, Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Fresh, Premium Cranberry and Craisin Sales, * Cranberry Marsh Tours, Eagle River Area Chamber Fairgrounds, Corner of Highway 70 and Railroad Street, * Open Air Antiques Market, Downtown Eagle River, of Commerce & Visitors Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Eagle River and Eagle River Area Chamber 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. of Commerce & Visitors Center * Family Entertainment by Bill Stevens Entertainment, * Family Entertainment by Bill Stevens Entertainment, Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Pancake Breakfast, Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Arts & Crafts Auction, 11:30 a.m., Make-A-Wish * Berry Bog 5K Jog Registration, Riverview Park, 7-8:15 * Cranberry Fest Luncheon, First Congregational United Foundation Tent, Fairgrounds Page 4 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017 October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 5 Wisconsin cranberry growers to lead nation in production in ’17 ______BY GARY RIDDERBUSCH NEWS-REVIEW EDITOR ______

Wisconsin cranberry ance, including strong grow- growers are projecting the ing conditions, new cran- state cranberry harvest to berry acreage, technological decrease slightly in 2017, advances and a flat demand but it will remain the coun- in certain products, like try’s top cranberry-produc- cranberry juice. Last month ing state for the 23rd at the U.S. Cranberry Mar- consecutive year at 5.6 mil- keting Committee’s annual lion barrels. meeting, the industry unan- The U.S. Department of imously approved a motion Agriculture (USDA) pre- to set volume regulations on dicts Wisconsin’s crop may the 2017 and 2018 crops, in- compare to last year’s har- cluding a 15% handler with- vest of 6 million barrels. A holding on the 2017 crop barrel is equivalent to 100 and a 75% producer alloca- pounds of berries. tion on the 2018 crop. This The projected bountiful recommendation will next crop, part of the more than go to the U.S. Department of 9 million barrels of cranber- Agriculture for considera- ries expected in 2017 na- tion. tionwide, and the over - “This motion is intended supply issue of the fruit is to help stabilize marketing turning around, according conditions and improve to Tom Lochner, executive grower returns,” said Loch- director of the Wisconsin ner. “This short-term solu- State Cranberry Growers tion will help slow the Association (WSCGA). excess supply being built “Wisconsin is a leader in while the industry contin- cranberry growing and we ues to focus its efforts on The cranberry industry has a long history in Wisconsin and projected that Wisconsin growers will produce 5.6 million bar- are proud of our hardwork- the long-term solution of in- provides a huge economic impact to the Badger State. It is rels in 2017. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO ing growers and their many creasing demand both do- contributions. The Wiscon- mestically and in inter- needle by more water. remaining cranberries will Some of the most popu- sin cranberry industry is a national markets.” ways to incorporate cran- be frozen and stored for lar food products that are major economic driver that The U.S. Cranberry Mar- berries into their meals Economic impact longer-term sales as frozen manufactured and sold in supplies thousands of jobs keting Committee (CMC) year-round.” The harvest of cranber- berries, dried cranberries, foreign countries include ce- and brings in a total value has worked diligently to in- Twenty percent of cran- ries, the state’s No. 1 fruit, juices, sauces and more. reals, snack bars, trail of nearly $1 billion each crease demand overseas, es- berries are consumed dur- has a big economic impact Cranberries are currently mixes, sweets, juices, nutri- year,” said Lochner. “At the pecially in target countries ing the holiday season, and in Wisconsin. used in thousands of prod- tional supplements and same time, the oversupply like China, India, Mexico, many consumers don’t real- According to reports, the ucts around the world, dried fruit. The cranberry is is a challenge for our grow- South Korea and the Euro- ize that the nutrition- Wisconsin cranberry indus- ranging from juices and a fat-free, low-calorie food ers. With the commodity pean Union. In collabora- packed fruit can easily be try is a nearly $1 billion in- sweetened dried cranber- that is high in fiber and an- price for cranberries well tion with CMC, Wisconsin enjoyed year round. Loch- dustry that provides more ries, to health supplements, tioxidants. below the cost of produc- cranberry growers will host ner recommends adding a than 4,000 jobs in the state. body and bath projects, and tion, many growers in Wis- a Reverse Trade Mission for splash of cranberry juice to In 2016, Wisconsin growers pet foods. Long-time growers consin and across the representatives and media teas or lemonades, or incor- had a crop of approximately Besides the heavy influx country are experiencing from India and China this porating dried cranberries 6 million barrels. Lochner Many products of workers needed for sea- low returns and financial fall. Nationally, the CMC into a favorite salad or side said this year’s projections Lochner said there are sonal harvest activities in difficulties.” has been marketing cran- dish. Consumers can find are dependent on good more than 1,000 cranberry Wisconsin, cranberry Federal agricultural au- berries in other countries recipe ideas and more at growing weather for the re- products on the market to- marshes provide income thorities also project a 2017 since 1999. www.wiscran.org. mainder of the season, in- day, so people can find just and investment capital for cranberry harvest of 2.2 “Growing demand inter- Eagle River’s Cranberry cluding no damaging hail about any type of cranberry owners and their families. million barrels in Mas- nationally is a big opportu- Fest celebrates the history storms or major tempera- food they’re looking for on They also provide year- sachusetts, 590,000 barrels nity, and the industry is and economic significance ture drops leading up to the grocery store shelves. round jobs for marsh man- in New Jersey, 480,000 bar- working hard to market of these “ of the bog.” fall harvest. “Cranberries are also agers, maintenance workers rels in Oregon and 180,000 cranberries to new audi- Growers in Vilas and Wisconsin will begin one of the healthiest fruits and the hundreds of people in Washington, which ences,” said Lochner. “At the Oneida counties are part of harvesting its cranberry on the market today. Re- who work in the state’s can- means Wisconsin will be the same time, domestic con- a 20-county area of the crop in late September and search has shown that the ning factories. top cranberry-producing sumers are still the largest state where a rare combina- continue through much of little tart berries can help “The cranberry industry state for the 23rd consecu- purchasers of cranberries. tion exists of abundant wa- October. keep your heart healthy, has a long history in Wis- tive year. We hope that Wisconsinites ter, favorable climate, peat Approximately 5% of the prevent the signs of aging consin, and the growers Several factors have will show their cranberry soils and underlying geo- total cranberry crop will be and even help prevent can- caused the market imbal- pride and help move the logic conditions that retain sold as fresh fruit and the cer,” he said. Turn to HARVEST, Pg. 6 Page 6 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017

Planted by hand late October or early Novem- ket has grown and changed Harvest The planting is done by ber. over the years, Lochner said spreading cranberry clip- To harvest the cranber- the growers’ strong convic- ______FROM PAGE 5 pings over a flat, smooth bed. ries, the bed must be flooded. tion as “stewards of the wet- A bed is approximately 2.5 Using ditches, they are able lands” remains the same. who nurture and harvest the acres. to use gravity to fill the beds “Because they work in tiny red berry have deep The vines are then with water. the marshes daily and usu- roots in the state,” said pushed into the sand/peat, The cranberry has four ally live next to these wet- Lochner. “Most of our more preferably by hand, so part air pockets in it which lands, growers take than 250 growers live and of the plant is in the ground. makes it float, forcing the environmental protection work on the marsh, and From that point, the cran- vine to stand straight up very seriously,” he said. many are fourth- and fifth- berry will take root and be- when the bed is flooded. The diversity of wildlife generation growers whose gin a new plant. When the water is high in and around a cranberry families have grown cran- It takes approximately enough, the harvest machine farm is a good indication berries on that same land for five years for the cranberry goes in. It is relatively small, that agricultural practices generations.” plant’s roots and vines to be so it does not hurt the vines. can nurture a sound envi- The majority of Wisconsin strong enough to hold This knocks the ripe berries ronment. Pest control is an cranberries are grown in the through harvest. The vine off the vine. area in which growers have Wisconsin Rapids area, but continues to grow, extending The water is then raised made great strides. they are also grown in Man- from the top of the plant, and even higher so that all the Cranberries attract a itowish Waters, Hayward will continue to produce as vines are under water and number of pests, primarily and Eagle River. Five cran- long as it is cared for. the berries float atop. Boards weeds and insects, which re- berry marshes surround the When nighttime bog tem- are connected across the duce yields and fruit quality. town of Three Lakes in peratures reach 38 degrees length of the bed to corral Industry officials said they Oneida County. in the fall, an enormous the berries. have invested in advanced In addition to the beds sprinkler system is turned At the end of the bed, and safe pest and disease where cranberries are on to prevent the blossoms workers push the berries management. grown, owners control an- or berries from freezing. into the conveyor that takes The WSCGA was founded other 160,000 to 170,000 “Frost ” is done as the berries out of the bed in 1887 and is committed to acres of land to support the soon as the plants begin to and dumps them into wag- developing and implement- beds. grow (that is, turn green ons to be taken to the clean- ing programs that will assist Cranberry Fest, a nation- from their winter red color) ing station. They are carried growers in doing a better job ally publicized celebration of in the spring until the sprin- over a series of belts to be of growing cranberries and the fall harvest season, in- klers are turned off just be- cleaned of debris and placed strengthen the public sup- cludes an opportunity for fore the crop is harvested in into a semitrailer. port for cranberry growing in participants to tour the the fall. Wisconsin. For more infor- marsh at Lake Nokomis Harvest begins in early Wetland stewards mation on the WSCGA, visit Fresh cranberries plummet from a conveyor to a waiting Cranberries. October and continues into While the cranberry mar- wiscran.org. truck at the marsh. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 7 A festival favorite Cranberry cheesecake raises funds for Make-A-Wish

When the calendar flips child of former Cranberry to the first weekend in Octo- Fest organizer Cindy Mein- ber, and cool, bright days holz and Make-A-Wish rep- and maple smoke mingle resentatives from the North sweetly with blazing fall col- Woods, the late Randy ors, it’s time to think cran- Bergstrom and his wife, berries. Michele. In particular, it’s time to Bergstrom died unexpect- think cranberries in sauce edly March 3, 2010, yet swirled through heavy, Michele and the wonderful delectable cheesecake that crew that has been part of tops a buttery graham- the fundraiser for many cracker crust. years vowed to carry on the Makes your mouth water, tradition in Randy’s mem- right? Not ory. only is that “Randy would combina- want us to, and tion a de- not only that, light for would insist on taste us having buds, it’s a great also an amaz- time ing sight for selling eyes. those The world’s slices,” said largest cran- Michele. “He loved Cran- berry cheesecake, a scrump- berry Fest and what the tious concoction of cream cheesecake represented. It cheese and cranberries, will brought magic to medically widen eyes. It’s more than challenged children. As wish 100 feet long! granters, we loved the Appearing for the 26th smiles those wishes time at Cranberry Fest, the brought.” cheesecake is a fundraiser In November of 2010, at for Make-A-Wish Founda- the annual board meeting, tion, which receives all the officials from Make-A-Wish proceeds generated by the Foundation of Wisconsin sale of cheesecake slices. honored Randy and Mi chele This national organiza- with the Todd Lappin Lead- tion, which depends solely ership Award, the first-ever on volunteer help and dona- recipients of such a high tions, grants thousands of honor. wishes nationwide to chil- dren ages 2 to 18 suffering “All Randy and I ever life-threatening illnesses. wanted when we granted In the past 25 years, it wishes was to do good and has helped fund wishes for disappear. I was far beyond 54 North Woods children grateful to accept that award whose health needs are in Randy’s name,” noted unique. Michele. While most wishes are for All of the cheesecake’s in- trips to Disney World, other gredients are donated by wishes have included visits major food purveyors around with sports heroes and the state, while the baking of movie stars, gifts of comput- the huge dessert will be do- ers and entertainment cen- nated by Trig’s of Eagle ters, shopping sprees, River, Rhinelander, Minoc- attendance at professional qua and Wausau. sporting events, a puppy and Actually 140 feet long be- a horse. A recent wish for a cause of extra baking pans, North Woods youngster was the cheesecake will be dis- for a trip to the Daytona 500. played in a tent set up to A mixture of hundreds of show off its tremendous size. pounds of cream cheese and It is one of the most sought- sugar, dozens of eggs and after attractions at Cran- thousands of cranberries, berry Fest. At $3 a slice, it’s a Serving slices of tasty cranberry cheesecake at last year’s fes- Bergstrom Schwalbe; granddaughter, Bevan Schwalbe; and the cheesecake is the brain- great bargain, too! tival were, from left, Michelle Bergstrom; daughter, Margot son, Brett Bergstrom. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO Page 8 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017 Luncheon is tradition at Cranberry Fest

It’s fall, the leaves are turning and come year after year for the luncheon. it’s time for the Cranberry Fest lun- Even though this event is sponsored cheon at the First Congregational by the Women’s Fellowship, many United Church of Christ in Eagle men and women of the church help River on Saturday, Oct. 7. make this all happen. The church is located on the corner A cookbook, entitled, “Faith, Food of First and Division streets, also a & Fellowship,” second edition, is on stop for the Cranberry Fest Shuttle sale for $6, which includes the turkey from and to the fairgrounds. casserole recipe, along with many, The luncheon has been a special many favorites from church mem- treat during Cranberry Fest for more bers. than 19 years and is a “must include” Proceeds from the luncheon are as part of the fall season. used to help various groups in the The aromas in the air and friendly community and mission projects. faces add to the fun of Cranberry Handmade mittens, scarves and hats Fest. A delicious hot turkey casserole are given to Head Start, toiletries are is the main dish, accompanied by donated to Tri-County Council on Do- cranberry salad, relishes, cranberry mestic Violence Lilly’s House in muffins, assorted desserts and bever- Rhinelander, scholarships are pro- ages, all served by red-aproned wait- vided for youth to attend Moon Beach staff. Camp, and gift cards are sent to col- The luncheon will be served from lege students. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10 for Other mission projects include do- adults and $3 for children. nations to Fredrick Place (Northern Also, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Alliance for Temporary Housing) in Lake Country Weavers and Fiber Rhinelander and Relay For Life. An Arts Guild members will exhibit their ongoing project for the women is mak- many fine works of art, hold demon- ing lap robes for the Iron Mountain, strations and a wide variety of items Mich., V.A. Hospital, care centers and will be available for purchase, at the friends who are ill or shut-in. same location. “Whether it is sunny, cold or rainy, First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eagle Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marlys Lee, The luncheon is a place to see old you don’t want to miss this luncheon River will serve a delicious Cranberry Fest Luncheon left, and Mickey Jensen are the event coordinators. friends and meet new ones. Many at Cranberry Fest.” with hot turkey casserole and all the trimmings on —Contributed Photo FARM FRESH CRANBERRIES Available Approx. Sept. 18-Oct. 14 CALL TO VERIFY Free Wine

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NO PETS PLEASE! VENDOR PARKING

The Arts & Crafts Show at Cranberry Fest is juried by the Cranberry Fest Craft Committee and only original handcrafted items are accepted. The committee reserves the right to refuse items that are not original art.

NEED HELP? Please stop at the Fest Info Head- quarters near the fresh cranberries on the Fest grounds, or the Visitors Center on Railroad Street, downtown Eagle River. Page 10 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 11

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N 23, 24 KNAUS CHEESE INC. — CHEESE & SAUSAGE C 6, 12 ROUTE 66 TOO — METAL YARD ART V 5 THE REDWOOD WAGON — LASER, PAINTED & ROUTER EN- SIGNS & WINDOWS, UPCYCLED LEATHER CUFFS, HAND- R 9 DANIEL LLOYD ART — HANDMADE STONEWARE POTTERY BARN 12 THE SHEPHERD’S PURSE — WOOL, HAND-SPUN YARN, R 20 CREAM CITY CARAMELS & CONFECTIONS — HANDCRAFT- J 25 NORTHWOODS METAL ART — NORTHWOODS METAL ART GRAVED WOOD SIGNS MADE SOAPS & BATH BOMBS, TERRARIUMS & AIR PLANTS HAND-KNIT WEARABLES, WOOL FELT, WALL ART & SHEEP- ED CARAMELS, CANDIED/SPICE NUTS, PREMIUM CHEDDAR TREES & WILDLIFE SEWN SKINS X 6, 7 CABIN FEVER — HAND-CARVED DRIFTWOOD FISH, DUCKS, & CARAMEL POPCORN M 6, 7, 8 HOMETIME — HAND-CUT METAL ORNAMENTS, HAND-BENT C 1 QUILTED CRAFTS BY SUE — QUILTED CRAFTS EAGLES, HERONS, ETC. FINE ART X 12 & 13 BURNING BUSH MAPLE FARMS — PURE MAPLE SYRUP, WROUGHT IRON & METAL LAWN ART B 1 SHARI’S WINTER / TREASURES — ONE-OF-A-KIND SEWN J 7, 8 FLYING CARPET — WOVEN RUGS Y 7 BACKWOODS LASER SPECIALTIES LLC — LASER-EN- F 9 JAMISON STUDIOS — SCULPTURE, GARDEN ART, 2-DIMEN- CRANBERRY MAPLE SYRUP, MAPLE COTTON CANDY & RE- O 1, 2 TEDDY’S SILVERWARE CREATIONS — FLOWERS, DRAGON- FALL WITCHES, SNOWMEN & HUNTER-STYLE RUSTIC GIN- L 21, 22 FOLKLORE CRAFTS — HANDMADE CRAFTS, HANDMADE GRAVED WOOD ITEMS, GLASSWARE, WOODEN JEWELRY, SIONAL LATED PRODUCTS FLIES, BUTTERFLIES, S&P HOLDERS, CANDLEHOLDERS GERBREAD MEN SWEATERS, DRESSES, TROUSERS, PONCHOS, MARACAS PHOTOS & SO MUCH MORE Page 12 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017

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Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 13 Take some home Premium select berries offered at four locations

Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will have premium select cranberries for sale at the 38th anniversary celebra- tion of Cranberry Fest. Fest spectators can look for fresh cranberry sales located throughout the community at four lo- cations — the Cranberry Fest grounds at Vilas County Fairgrounds, the corner of Highway 70 East and Railroad Street at Holiday Stationstore, Eagle River Area Cham- ber of Commerce and Vis- itors Center at 201 N. Railroad St., and down- town Eagle River at the corner of Main and Wall streets. Only the best berries will be sold, according to chamber Executive Direc- tor Kim Emerson. “The berries are high- The Cranberry Bog 5K will start and end at Oct. 7. The flat and fast run is geared for all quality, premium select, Riverview Park in Eagle River on Saturday, ages. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO because they follow the U.S. Department of Agri- culture processing stan- dards for fresh cran- Berry Bog 5K Jog returns berries,” she said. “The fresh fruit is hand-sorted, clean, mature, firm and to 2017 Cranberry Fest free from moisture, bruis- ing and decay.” Cranberry Fest in Eagle The Berry Bog Jog is or- teams of employees, family Each berry is approxi- River has been celebrated ganized by Christ Evangeli- members, friends and oth- mately one-half inch in the first weekend of October cal Lutheran Church and ers. size and displays a fairly Fresh cranberries will be for sale at four locations dur- for more than 35 years. Christ Lutheran School and Each participant will re- uniform red to deep pur- ing Cranberry Fest. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO Everyone is welcome to is sponsored by Eagle River ceive a Berry Bog 5K Jog ple color, according to Emerson. join in on this tradition by Cabinets Inc., Eagle River long-sleeved T-shirt. Regis- and if you haven’t tried a both are available at the participating in the Cran- Service Center, Excel Clean- tration is $40 the day of the “Don’t forget to take Craisin, be sure to get various cranberry sale berry Bog 5K Jog. ing and Restoration, Ho- event. Registration forms home fresh cranberries some, too. Recipes for sites,” she said. This was formerly a rant’s Garden Center and can be obtained prior to the Cranberry Fest Fitness Rockworks by Lorbetske Berry Bog 5K Jog at the Event and is a family- Landscaping. chamber and select busi- friendly 5-kilometer run The fun run will begin at nesses in Eagle River. Peo- and walk — great for kids 8:30 a.m., with registration ple also may register online Library hosting book sale, video and strollers! from 7 to 8:15 a.m. The run at eagleriver.org/featured/ The Berry Bog 5K Jog is a flat and fast 5-kilometer cranberry-fest. Walter E. Olson Memo- from the sale will benefit Hot cider, coffee and cran- will be Saturday, Oct. 7. The course on paved roads, with Cash or check will be ac- rial Library Friends will children’s and adult pro- berry treats will be served start/finish line and regis- a water station at the finish. cepted for payment during hold a used-book sale grams held throughout the at the library during Cran- tration for the family- This is a family-friendly preregistration and on race Thursday through Satur- year. berry Fest. friendly 5K fun run will be fun run open to all competi- day. Credit cards will be ac- day, Oct 5-7, as part of the The sale will be held at Riverview Park across tive and noncompetitive cepted by preregistering on- Cranberry Fest celebration. A new video portraying during regular hours in the the street from the Eagle runners and walkers. All line. Early-bird registration Used books, including the growing and harvesting library conference room. River Area Chamber of are encouraged to partici- will be available at River - children’s books, puzzles of cranberries will be avail- The library is located at 150 Commerce and Visitors pate by running or walking view Park Friday, Oct. 6, and games will be among able for viewing Saturday, E. Hospital Road in Eagle Center in Eagle River. individually or by forming from 5 to 7 p.m. the items for sale. Proceeds Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. River. Page 14 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017

CRAFTS GALORE — The Cranberry Fest showing and selling their works both Satur- craft show will feature more than 300 crafters day and Sunday. —NEWS-REVIEW Reminder to visitors No pets, animals allowed at Vilas County Fairgrounds

Cranberry Fest organiz- spokesperson. and food concessionaire ar- ers remind visitors that pets Ordinance 19.08 Animals eas located at Vilas County and animals are not allowed states: (1) Pets. No person Fairgrounds, Riverside Park, at Vilas County Fairgrounds, shall allow pets to enter any Fran Richter Memorial Soft- according to Parks and public building, swimming ball Fields or Eagle River Recreation Chapter Ordi- beach, picnic grounds, boat tennis courts. nance 19.08 Animals. landing or playground, or In areas where permit- “This ordinance will be run at large at any time on ted, pets shall be kept on a enforced by event organizers lands designated in this leash no more than 8 feet and area law enforcement. chapter. long. All pets shall be effec- You will be asked to leave In addition, pets are not tively restrained or under the grounds immediately allowed at Oldenburg Sports the owner’s control at all and could be fined, so please Park or on the following Vi- times. No person shall allow leave your animals at home las County properties all lo- his pet to deprive or disrupt where they are safe and cated within the city of Eagle another’s enjoyment or use happy,” said a fest River: All vendor, exhibitor of an area. October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 15 Free bus shuttle offered at festival

Bus shuttle service will be available to transfer peo- ple to all the activities dur- ing Cranberry Fest. The shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. The shuttle will pick up interested individuals at the east gate of the fairgrounds near the tennis courts. A bus shuttle will assist vis- Buses will run approxi- itors to the festival. mately every half-hour Sat- urday, and will stop at Eagle Church of Christ. River Area Chamber of Vehicle parking assis- Commerce and Visitors Cen- tance at this year’s Cran- ter for cranberry marsh berry Fest will be provided tours. by Eagle River Lions Club. There will be two bus The fee will be $5 per car to stops downtown Saturday, park in the designated areas for the antiques show and at the Vilas County Fair- farmers market. They will be grounds. at Butch’s Pizza North at the The proceeds from the corner of First and Wall parking fees will go to Eagle streets, and Eagle River River Lions Club to support First Congregational United area projects. The Cranberry Fest Antique Market will be held in down- will include everything from glassware and jewelry to furni- town Eagle River Saturday, Oct. 7. Antiques and collectibles ture and sporting goods. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTOS Best-kept secret at fest Antiques show, farmers market is live auction on Sunday

One of the best-kept se- and area businesses. planned downtown on Saturday crets at Cranberry Fest is The best part is that no the live auction for quality one loses. If you do not get merchandise. the top bid, you can visit the While there will be a lot Antique show Held Sunday, Oct. 8, at booth of the crafter who do- of activity at the Vilas A favorite annual at- 11:30 a.m., in the Make-A- nated the item and buy one County Fairgrounds during traction of Cranberry Fest Wish Foundation cheese- just like it. Cranberry Fest, there also is scheduled to return this cake tent on the fairgrounds, As the competition be- will be plenty of attractions year, with the open-air an- many festivalgoers have tween the bidders develops in downtown Eagle River. tiques market Saturday, found this to be a good place into a special camaraderie, The festivities will in- Oct. 7. to find that unique gift for this is one of the more enjoy- clude a farmers market, an The Eagle River Busi- Christmas giving or other able events to attend. antiques show and a food ness Association will host special events. Money raised at the auc- stand — all within just a the event, which is spon- The items for auction tion will go toward two few feet of dozens of unique sored by Zurko Antiques have been donated by vari- scholarships for high school shops in downtown Eagle and Collectibles Market. ous vendors, fest exhibitors students. River. Featured food will in- The show will be held from clude many delicious cran- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first berry-flavored products. three blocks of Wall Street. For the convenience of A variety of antiques Hot pancake breakfast festivalgoers, the first three and collectibles will be blocks of Wall Street will be available for sale, including closed to traffic. In addi- glassware, jewelry, furni- served both mornings tion, a bus shuttle will pro- ture, sporting goods and vide transportation more. The main food tent at The pancake breakfast between the fairgrounds Cranberry Fest is managed has been popular for ven- and downtown. Farmers market by two nonprofit service dors staying on the grounds “People visiting the area Fresh fall produce will groups — Eagle River Ro- as well as early morning fes- are encouraged to extend be available from 9 a.m. to tary Club and the Greater tivalgoers. their stay at Cranberry 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, in Eagle River Tennis Associa- Hungry customers will Fest in downtown Eagle downtown Eagle River. A tion enjoy their choice of regular River,” said Kim Emerson, variety of fresh produce In addition to soup, sand- or cranberry pancakes, pork executive director of the will be for sale on Wall and wiches, and hot and cold sausage and a drink for a Eagle River Area Chamber Main streets. Fresh cran- Fresh produce and fresh cranberries will be available at drinks for lunch, a pancake cost of $7. Breakfast will be of Commerce and Visitors berries and Craisins™ can the farmers market in downtown Eagle River Saturday, breakfast will be served Sat- served from 7 to 10 a.m., Center. be purchased downtown. Oct. 7. urday and Sunday morn- both mornings. Lunch will ings, Oct. 7-8. be served after 10 a.m. Page 16 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017 Make visit easy Take alternate route to festival grounds

Are you traveling to Turn right onto Highway Fairgrounds. Cranberry Fest from the 45 and follow into Eagle “Your assistance in west using Highway 70? River. taking the shuttle bus If so, you may run into de- Once you have arrived will not only help create a lays due to traffic. in Eagle River, feel free to safer Cranberry Fest, but To avoid a possible de- find parking in the down- it will help you to get to lay and get to Cranberry town area and then walk and from the Cranberry Fest in a timely manner, or take the free shuttle Fest grounds more chamber officials suggest bus Saturday to the fair- quickly,” said chamber that you take the alter- grounds. Executive Director Kim nate route that has been Shuttle buses will run Emerson. “We thank you.” set up. approximately every 30 Emerson said parking minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 in the downtown area re- Just watch for signs p.m. Saturday. The buses duces traffic congestion and the Cranberry Fest will stop at the following near the Vilas County logo to direct you around locations: Butch’s Pizza Fairgrounds. Downtown the delay. North at the corner of activities will include an Approaching Eagle First and Wall streets, open-air antiques show River from the west on First Congregational and farmers market. Highway 70, take Sunset United Church of Christ, Many downtown busi- Road to the left and fol- Eagle River Area Cham- nesses will have Cran- Over 400 volunteers will assist visitors at land Pines schools serving hot cranberry fun- low to Highway G. Turn ber of Commerce & Visi- berry Fest specials in Cranberry Fest, including youths from North- nel cakes. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO right onto Highway G tors Center, and the east their stores and restau- and follow to Highway 45. gate of the Vilas County rants. Over 400 volunteers make it happen at fest

The Eagle River area is were busy helping with the Another favorite com- known for its Chain of Lakes Berry Bog 5K Jog. ment from out-of-town visi- and its chain of events “People are really sur- tors is, “How can Eagle River throughout the year and prised when you start talk- organize so many great Cranberry Fest is one of the ing about how many events? How do you get all biggest links in that chain, volunteers it takes to carry those volunteers? We could thanks to hundreds of volun- out Cranberry Fest,” said never do that. Do you know teers who help make it all Spiess. She said many vol- how lucky you are?” possible. unteers come back year after Spiess responds with, Volunteers are the key to year. “We are very fortunate to every community event in “We are fortunate many have these people and we the area and Cranberry Fest of the volunteers return year greatly appreciate all that is no different. after year, working in the they continue to do for the According to Natalie same areas, while some events of Eagle River, espe- Spiess, Eagle River Area choose to try something new. cially Cranberry Fest.” Chamber of Commerce and Plus, these people, along Cranberry Fest is an all- Visitors Center events coor- with friends and family, are volunteer, communitywide dinator, Cranberry Fest has always willing to help out in event. Volunteers range in an incredible number of en- a pinch,” she said. age from 9 to 90, and come thusiastic volunteers who Spiess said a frequent from all over the area to give graciously of their time comment heard from all the help. No experience is neces- and talents. Spiess said that new volunteers is, “I never sary and training is pro- without all of these people, knew how much fun it could vided as needed. Volunteers Cranberry Fest would not be be to help. I’ll be back next are treated to coffee and possible. year.” lunch in a heated tent desig- While planning for this Comments heard about nated just for them. year’s event, Spiess noted the volunteers from visitors New volunteers are al- that Cranberry Fest utilized are equally positive. “Cran- ways welcome and the hours more than 400 volunteers, berry Fest has happy volun- are flexible. If you are inter- giving more than 2,000 teers. Everyone is so helpful, ested in volunteering at any hours during the festival that’s why we like to come to of the Eagle River area alone. She also estimated Eagle River,” said several events, call the chamber at that another 30 volunteers festival veterans. (715) 479-6400. October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 17 It’s all about the fritters Bill and Bonnie Stevens performing in bakery tent ______BY BILL STEVENS SPECIAL TO THE COUNTRY CRIER ______

It was a happy day in the beginning. We were driving east to an off-grid concert through beautiful Wisconsin farmland. This concert was for a group of people who we have come to love dearly. We would be joined by the Rev. Bill Lincoln for a ministry we do combining the word of God followed by a concert. Pastor Bill blends his five-string bass guitar, and deep bass vo- cals to our sound. Enjoying our journey, Bonnie and I chatted about the scenery, the pro- Weavers and fiber artists will demonstrate Congregational United Church of Christ Sat- gram we were going to do, their skills during an exhibit and sale at First urday, Oct. 7. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO never once turning on the radio. When we got to the campus parking lot and turned to park, we saw Weavers, fiber artists the ugly storm approach- ing that must have been following us. “Let’s get the equip- plan exhibit and sale ment out before this hits!” we declared. A variety of fiber artists show visitors all the steps Women’s Fellowship at the The first cart was no will be at the one-day Lake involved, including the pre- church will offer a luncheon problem, rolling down the Country Weavers and Fiber and post-dyeing. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tick- ramp effortlessly. The sec- Arts Guild Exhibit and Sale Another member will be ets for the luncheon can be ond cart started down the during Cranberry Fest. demonstrating rug hooking, purchased at the door. ramp when all of a sudden Hosted by guild mem- another fiber art with wool The Lake Country its front axle snapped and bers, the exhibit will be strips of fabric hooked in a Weavers and Fiber Arts it ended up as a pile of open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cloth foundation. You will Guild helps support rubble at the bottom of the ramp. That’s when the Saturday, Oct. 7, at First see a colorful array of rugs weavers, knitters, cro- Bill and Bonnie Stevens will be entertaining Cranberry wind and the rain hit us Congregational United and wall hangings done this cheters, rug hookers, spin- Fest visitors in the bakery tent both days. full force. Church of Christ in Eagle way. ners and other interested —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO River. Admission is free. And a fiber show would artists in the North Woods. Pastor Bill arrived and If you have ever won- not be complete without a To further educate and immediately ran over to last look at each other af- playing music in the bak- dered how the wool from a knitting demonstration. A for camaraderie among the help, and the three of us ter serving more than 20 ery tent at the Cranberry fluffy sheep in the meadow number of the club mem- members, monthly meet- dragged the damaged cart years together hauling Festival. There’ll be every- turns into a beautiful warm bers are very accomplished ings are held. A wide geo- near the main entrance equipment. thing you can imagine scarf, sock or sweater, this is knitters. If you have a ques- graphic area is covered, and set the front of the A wave of sadness good to eat made out of the place to see it done. You tion, they will be happy to from Land O’ Lakes to cart on a large rock close came over me. I closed my cranberries. will see wool being spun offer assistance. Rhinelander, Presque Isle to the door. We were then eyes, “I must dream of We’ll play our songs for into yarn. You might even There will be a wide va- to Three Lakes. able to unload the equip- something pleasant,” I old friends and new ones see beads added during the riety of items for sale that The church is located on ment. Once we got it all thought. A few moments too. It will be a time to plying step. reflect the use of many dif- the corner of First and Divi- inside, we took a moment later I heard Bonnie ask, take a break, enjoy good A particularly fascinat- ferent fiber-related skills. sion streets. The Cranberry to ponder the situation. “Why are you smiling? food, let those feet rest ing demonstration will be Original rugs, runners, mit- Fest shuttle bus from the I was looking at the What are you thinking while listening to familiar done on a Navajo loom. Vis- tens, scarves, table runners, fairgrounds will stop in first cart, when on its own about?” tunes. itors can watch this ancient felt bags, felt clogs, felt wine front of the church at regu- it rolled just short of the “Cranberry fritters,” I As for me, remember, art and see the work appear cozies and hand-spun yarns lar intervals. For more in- glass doors. The front of answered. eating a cranberry fritter before your eyes. will be available for pur- formation on Cranberry the cart was facing the In just a couple of is not just a good experi- One member will be chase. Fest activities or the guild, broken-down cart outside. months (Oct. 7 and 8) ence, it can be an uplifting working on her shibori In addition to the fiber call Mary Jackl at (715) It was as if this was their we’ll be in Eagle River memory! scarf-weaving project. She’ll exhibit, demos and sale, the 545-2897. Page 18 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017 Lions Club to assist in parking at festival Cranberry marsh tours

The task of getting more to park in the designated than 40,000 people to and areas at the fairgrounds. from Vilas County Fair- offered during festival grounds for Cranberry Fest The proceeds from the is a huge task. parking fee will go to Eagle Eagle River Cranberry Parking assistance at River Lions Club, and Ea- Fest continues to be a spe- this year’s Cranberry Fest gle River Area Chamber of cial event for North Woods will be provided by Eagle Commerce and Visitors residents and visitors with River Lions Club. Center to support area pro- many activities for all, in- The fee will be $5 per car jects. cluding the opportunity to visit and tour a working cranberry marsh. Tours of area marshes BOONE’S BUILDING SUPPLY have been taking place for QUALITY BUILDING MATERIALS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES more than three decades, re- • FREE ESTIMATES • FREE DELIVERY 40-MILE RADIUS sulting in visitors gaining insight and knowledge Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - noon about the importance of 3800 Shangrila Rd., Eagle River 715-479-4679 cranberries to Wisconsin. Visitors to the fest can take a guided tour of one of the largest cranberry marshes in the area — Lake Nokomis Cranberries — lo- Best Western cated right here in Eagle River. DERBY INN They will visit a marsh that has called Eagle River 1800 Hwy. 45 North, Eagle River, WI 54521 • (715) 479-1600 • Fax (715) 479-1143 home for more than 75 E-mail: [email protected] Home Page: www.DerbyInn.com years, learn the history of the cranberry marsh and how it has been developed into a 334-acre marsh throughout the years, see Visitors to the area can take a cranberry Tours are planned Thursday through Sunday, Tremblay’s Sweet Shop, Inc. the layout of the cranberry marsh tour during the Cranberry Festival. Oct. 5-8. —NEWS-REVIEW PHOTO HOMEMADE CANDIES marsh close-up with a scenic drive on the marsh, of the health benefits re- cranberries and yogurt-cov- the marsh. • Fudge and learn about harvest ceived from eating cranber- ered cranberries. To become a part of the • Turtles • Cashew Brittle equipment. ries. The last stop of the tour two-hour cranberry marsh • Clusters • Peanut Brittle Knowledgeable tour After the scenic tour of will be at the Lake Nokomis tour and wine tasting, peo- the marsh itself, the second Cranberries Wine & Gift ple should make their reser- *Mail orders • Hand-dipped guides will explain the hard stop of the tour will be at Shop, where visitors will vations early. Tours are very shipped Fudge Balls work that needs to be done promptly. at the marsh spring, sum- the Lake Nokomis Cranber- find many cranberry-re- popular and book up Downtown Eagle River mer, fall and winter. Visitors ries tasting area where they lated items, including cran- quickly. will learn why Wisconsin is will be able to sample Lake berry wines, lotions, soaps, To reserve a spot on the 715-479-8488 • 1-888-386-3302 No. 1 in cranberry produc- Nokomis cranberry wine candles, sauces, jams and tour, contact the Eagle River tion, plus they’ll find out all and other local wines. those delicious sweetened Area Chamber of Commerce There also will be sam- dried cranberries. Also and Visitors Center at 1- ples of cranberry barbecue available will be farm-fresh (800) 359-6315 or (715) 479- sauce, chocolate-covered cranberries straight from 6400.

“REMEMBER WHEN” CRANBERRY MARSH TOURS THEN SCHEDULE Enjoy Cranberry Fest! VISIT US! Oct. 5-Oct. 8 — Bus leaves from Eagle River Area Chamber of • ON THE WATER…Pontoon Boat Rentals Commerce & Visitors Center, 201 N. Railroad St. • COCKTAILS, DINING…From 5 p.m. ~ WATER VIEW Thursday ...... 11, 11:30 a.m., noon • LODGING… MOTELS + SUITES w/decks Friday ...... 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 a.m., noon VILLAS + CONDOMINIUMS w/fireplaces, decks, some hot tubs Saturday ...... 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (every 20 minutes) “Our Vacation Season Never Ends!” Sunday ...... 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (every hour) Reservations appreciated. $8/adult, $5/12 & under Reservations 715-479-4486 1458 E. Dollar Lake Rd. 1-800-752-9193 FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION, CALL Eagle River, WI 54521 www.chanticleerinn.com 1-(800) 359-6315 or 1-(715) 479-6400 October 2017 Cranberry Country Crier Page 19

RIME HOICE EAT ARKET Your HometownP C “Old-Fashioned”M M Butcher Shop We proudly feature FRESH PRIME and TOP CHOICE BEEF and ALL-NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC-FREE PORK PRODUCTS. Our steaks, roasts and chops are fresh cut — when you order, and to your liking! Our large selections of fish and seafood items are sure to satisfy your entire family!

Prime Choice Meat Market Offering Gourmet all natural is a full-service butcher shop items, fine wines and meats & organic with a full selection of homemade imported poultry fresh and smoked sausage products. cheeses The official supplier of the Northwoods’ favorite Cranberry Brat served at Cranberry Fest Don’t forget your cranberry cheddar snack sticks and cranberry bacon burgers Z OUR RETAIL STORE IS LOCATED AT: 1144 Hwy. 45 South, Eagle River, (715) 479-4456 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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  "  Page 20 Cranberry Country Crier October 2017 Finding Your 2 Way 3 During Cranberry Fest 8 3 12 6 Please stop at the Fest Info Headquarters near the Fresh Cranberries on the Need Help? TO LIBRARY 7 Fest grounds, or the Visitors Center on Railroad Street, downtown Eagle River. ON HOSPITAL ROAD 12 12 5

NO PETS 15 PLEASE!

VOLUNTEER & PUBLIC PAY PARKING 3 VENDOR PARKING VENDOR PARKING Vilas County Fairgrounds See map at left

PARKING

for detailed information. PUBLIC PAY

1 Fest Headquarters & Information, Bake Sale, Fest Souvenirs, Musical Entertainment 2 Eagle River City Hall

SHUTTLE Shuttle Bus Stop BUS STOP 3 4 Make-A-Wish Cranberry Cheesecake, Crafters Auction, Sunday, 11:30 a.m. 5 Book Sale, Olson Memorial Library

(Vilas County Fairgrounds) 6 Open-Air Antiques Market & Farmers Market Festival Grounds Cranberry Fest 7 Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Shuttle Bus Stop, Marsh Tours 8 Lake Country Weavers & Fiber Arts Guild Exhibit and Sale, First Congregational United Church of Christ Luncheon 9 Arts & Crafts 10 Food Tent - Food, seating, heated tent 11 Specialty Foods 12 Fresh Cranberry & Craisin Sales 13 Cranberry Growers Association Display 14 Cranberry Beer 15 Berry Bog 5K Jog, Riverview Park