Have you ever wondered about how cranberries get from those huge bogs to your table? This fantastic fall festival in Massachusetts is the perfect place to learn all about the Bay State’s little bitter berries and even try your hand at harvesting your own! Here’s what you need to know.

Mark your calendars for October 12! This amazing fall festival in Massachusetts is sure to have you seeing red – in a good way!

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

The Nantucket Cranberry Festival is an island tradition that’s been going strong for over 15 years. It allows visitors to learn about cranberries and even pick their own!

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

Watch real cranberry farmers venture out into the bogs to harvest cranberries right before your eyes. The demonstrations occur throughout the day, so there’s plenty of opportunity to check out the action.

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

When you’re ready, you can also pull on some waders and hop Ito the bog to help with a traditional wet harvest. It’s a truly unique experience.

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

Along with the harvest demonstrations, you can expect to enjoy live music, a berry-bouncing machine, hay rides, and bog tours.

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

There will also be plenty of kids events on offer such as sack racing face painting, tug of war, and other fun diversions. Don’t forget to watch the puppet show!

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The 16th Annual Cranberry Festival on Nantucket will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019. Head to Milestone Cranberry Bog to join in the fun. Admission is free and parking is $20 per car.

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You can visit the Nantucket Cranberry Festival event page for more information about the festival, such as hours, parking, and directions. For more island fun in Massachusetts, check out this fascinating shipwreck museum on Nantucket.

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

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Address: 220 Milestone Road, Nantucket, MA, 02554

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