There is only one more day left until the end of the year...and with that evening comes parties, celebrations and get-to-gethers. So, here are a couple appetizer and drink recipes that are sure to give your New Year's celebration that extra kick...tart and beautiful in color, the cranberry is not just for your Thanksgiving table anymore.
Happy New Year!
Cranberry Crab 'N Cheese Appetizers
(2011 Processed Recipe Entry)
10 ounce container "Savory Garlic Cooking Creme" (found by the cream cheese)
1 tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard
1/3 cup Celery, diced
1/3 cup Almonds, sliced and chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup Imitation Crab, diced
1 box Multi-Grain Crackers
Chives, dill weed, etc., optional
In a medium bowl combine cooking creme and mustard. Stir in celery, almonds, dried cranberries and crab. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Spoon a teaspoon of filling onto each cracker and garnish with fresh green herbs if desired. Yield: 2 1/2 cups - 40 crackers
Cranberry Horseradish Dip
(1990 Processed Recipe Entry)
1 cup whole Cranberry Sauce
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/4 cup Lemon juice
2 Green Onions, chopped
2 tablespoons Celery leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons prepared Horseradish
1 tablespoon prepared Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Serve with cooked, chilled Shrimp. Yields: 2 cups
Wild Cranberry Slush
(1996 Processed Recipe Entry)
1 3-ounce package raspberry Jell-O
1 cup boiling Water
2 cups cold Water
2 cups Vodka
4 cups Cranberry Juice
1 12-ounce frozen Orange Juice
1 12-ounce frozen Lemonade
Mix the above ingredients in the order listed. Pour into a 5-quart container. Freeze. To serve, place a generous scoop of slush into a glass and top with 7-Up or Ginger Ale. Yields: 5 quarts
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Cranberry Lime Punch
This cranberry inspired drink is sure to please all those that attend your New Year's party. Enjoy!
Cranberry Lime Punch
(1999 Processed Recipe Entry - Youth Division)
12 ounces frozen Cranberry Juice Cocktail concentrate
2 cups Water
1/2 cup fresh Lime Juice
1/4 cup granulated Sugar
5 cups Ginger Ale
1 Lime, sliced
Ice (cubed or crushed)
Combine cranberry juice cocktail, water, lime juice and sugar in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in Ginger Ale, lime slices and ice. Serve immediately.
Cranberry Lime Punch
(1999 Processed Recipe Entry - Youth Division)
12 ounces frozen Cranberry Juice Cocktail concentrate
2 cups Water
1/2 cup fresh Lime Juice
1/4 cup granulated Sugar
5 cups Ginger Ale
1 Lime, sliced
Ice (cubed or crushed)
Combine cranberry juice cocktail, water, lime juice and sugar in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in Ginger Ale, lime slices and ice. Serve immediately.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Cranberry Vodka
Here is another drink recipe inspired by that tart little fruit, that is sure to be a hit at your New Year's party.
Cranberry Vodka
(1992 Fresh Recipe Contest Entry)
5 cups of fresh or frozen whole Cranberries
Rind of 2 Oranges, cut into strips
2 1/4 cups Water
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 cups Vodka
Combine the cranberries, orange rind, water and sugar in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Cool completely. Mix in the vodka. Cover the cranberry mixture and let stand for 2 days at room temperature. Strain cranberry mixture through a sieve. Fill glasses with ice and cranberry vodka and serve. This mixture will keep one month - be sure to refrigerate.
Yield: 5 cups
Cranberry Vodka
(1992 Fresh Recipe Contest Entry)
5 cups of fresh or frozen whole Cranberries
Rind of 2 Oranges, cut into strips
2 1/4 cups Water
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 cups Vodka
Combine the cranberries, orange rind, water and sugar in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Cool completely. Mix in the vodka. Cover the cranberry mixture and let stand for 2 days at room temperature. Strain cranberry mixture through a sieve. Fill glasses with ice and cranberry vodka and serve. This mixture will keep one month - be sure to refrigerate.
Yield: 5 cups
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Hot Cranberry Swizzle
With the New Year's holiday just around the bend - here is a cranberry inspired recipe that is sure to warm you right up!
Hot Cranberry Swizzle
(1992 Processed Recipe Contest Entry)
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
2 16-ounce cans jellied Cranberry Sauce
2 cups Water
4 cups unsweetened Pineapple Juice
red food coloring (optional)
12 Cinnamon Sticks
Combine and mix brown sugar, water, cinnamon, allspice, salt and nutmeg in a large saucepan and heat to boiling point. With a knife, cut through jellied cranberry sauce several times to break into smaller pieces; add to the boiling mixture and return to boiling point. If necessary, beat mixture until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 5 minutes. Serve hot in mugs with cinnamon stick stirrers.
Yields: 3 quarts
Hot Cranberry Swizzle
(1992 Processed Recipe Contest Entry)
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
2 16-ounce cans jellied Cranberry Sauce
2 cups Water
4 cups unsweetened Pineapple Juice
red food coloring (optional)
12 Cinnamon Sticks
Combine and mix brown sugar, water, cinnamon, allspice, salt and nutmeg in a large saucepan and heat to boiling point. With a knife, cut through jellied cranberry sauce several times to break into smaller pieces; add to the boiling mixture and return to boiling point. If necessary, beat mixture until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about 5 minutes. Serve hot in mugs with cinnamon stick stirrers.
Yields: 3 quarts
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Cranberry Turtles!
Christmas is just 2 days away! Here is a recipe inspired by that tart little fruit that is indiginous to the great state of Wisconsin!
Cranberry Turtles
5 oz of pecan halves
12 caramels
2 oz of Craisins
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
On a cookie sheet arrange pecan halves together in groups of four, with one end of each pecan meeting at a center point of each group. Place approximately nine Craisins on top of each group of pecans.
Unwrap caramels and place them in a small mixing bowl. Microwave one minute on HIGH and stir. Continue to microwave caramels in 30-second intervals until melted. Work quickly in dropping approximately 1 teaspoon of caramel mixture over the top of each nut/Craisin formation.
Place the chocolate chips in a small mixing bowl. Microwave one minute on HIGH and stir. Continue to microwave chips on HIGH in 30-second intervals until melted. Drop approximately 1 tablespoon of chocolated over the tops of the caramel/nut/Craisin formation.
Yield: 1 dozen
(past Processed Category Recipe Entry)
Cranberry Turtles
5 oz of pecan halves
12 caramels
2 oz of Craisins
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
On a cookie sheet arrange pecan halves together in groups of four, with one end of each pecan meeting at a center point of each group. Place approximately nine Craisins on top of each group of pecans.
Unwrap caramels and place them in a small mixing bowl. Microwave one minute on HIGH and stir. Continue to microwave caramels in 30-second intervals until melted. Work quickly in dropping approximately 1 teaspoon of caramel mixture over the top of each nut/Craisin formation.
Place the chocolate chips in a small mixing bowl. Microwave one minute on HIGH and stir. Continue to microwave chips on HIGH in 30-second intervals until melted. Drop approximately 1 tablespoon of chocolated over the tops of the caramel/nut/Craisin formation.
Yield: 1 dozen
(past Processed Category Recipe Entry)
Friday, December 16, 2011
2011 December Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop
Click here to read this month's newsletter!
In this month's issue:
In this month's issue:
- Festival seeks volunteers
- Festival volunteer who has the Christmas Spirit
- Monthly meeting changes
- Holiday Wishes
- Membership
- Donations to date
- Monroe County Community Service Donation
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Calendar of events
- Cranberry Trivia
- Membership and Volunteer forms
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
2011 November Newsletter
Click here to read the November issue of The Cranfest Scoop.
In this month's issue:
In this month's issue:
- Letter from the President
- 2011 Festival Overview
- 2011 Festival Election Results
- 2011 Festival Youth Volunteers
- 2011 Donations to Date
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Calendar of Events
- Cranberry Trivia
- Membership & Volunteer Forms
Cranberry Leftover Idea Recipes
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and we thought it would be appropriate to share some cranberry inspired recipes to use up all that leftover turkey from your holiday dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cranberry Turkey Tacos - Submitted in the 1991 Recipe Contest
Ingredients:
1 80z can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup mild picante sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
10 taco shells
Garnishes: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and shredded cheese
In a medium saucepan combine cranberry sauce, picante sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cumin and turkey. Mix thoroughly. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into taco shells. Top with garnishes and serve.
Yield: 5 servings
Zesty Cranberry Turkey Salad in Tortilla Cups - Submitted in the 1996 Recipe Contest
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon cumin
6 flour tortillas (7 or 8 inch)
Dressing:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad:
3 cups cooked turkey
1 (5-6oz) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 medium sized orange, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
Garnish: Cilantro sprigs, orange sections, and assorted lettuce leaves
Mix oil and cumin in a small bowl. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap stacked tortillas in foil. Heat 5-7 minutes, until softened. Lightly brush oil mixture on both sides, then gently press each into a 10-12oz custard cup. Bake 15-20 minutes until tortillas are crisp and lightly brown. Remove tortillas from custard cup and cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients. Add salad ingredients and toss to mix. Just before serving, spoon salad mixture into tortilla cups. Arrange on a platter garnished with cilantro, oranges and assorted lettuce.
Yield: 6 servings
Grilled Turkey Sandwiches with Stuffing and Cranberry Relish
Recipe Courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Courtesy Martha Stewart Omnimedi, Inc.
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 thick slices of French Batard Bread (or other dense bread such as ciabatta or boule)
6 oz Emmenthaler cheese, grated
10 oz roast turkey breast, sliced
1/2 - 3/4 cup leftover Thanksgiving stuffing (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons cranberry sauce
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Sweet Potato Chips, for serving (optional)
Cooking Directions:
Lay the bread on a work surface and spread a little over 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on 4 slices of bread.
Sprinkle the cheese on half of the bread slices, top with the turkey, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the stuffing over the turkey, if desired, then spread the cranberry sauce on the remaining 4 slices of bread. Close sandwiches, pressing each on tightly together. Brush both sides of the sandwich with some of the melted butter.
Heat a grill pan over medium-low heat and brush the pan with the remaining butter. Place the sandwich in the hot pan and grill for 5-8 minutes per side, pressing the top of the sandwich with another pan. The sandwich should be hot and the cheese should be melted. Continue process until all the sandwiches are grilled.
Serve immediately, with sweet potato chips if desired.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cranberry Turkey Tacos - Submitted in the 1991 Recipe Contest
Ingredients:
1 80z can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup mild picante sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
10 taco shells
Garnishes: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and shredded cheese
In a medium saucepan combine cranberry sauce, picante sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cumin and turkey. Mix thoroughly. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into taco shells. Top with garnishes and serve.
Yield: 5 servings
Zesty Cranberry Turkey Salad in Tortilla Cups - Submitted in the 1996 Recipe Contest
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon cumin
6 flour tortillas (7 or 8 inch)
Dressing:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad:
3 cups cooked turkey
1 (5-6oz) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 medium sized orange, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
Garnish: Cilantro sprigs, orange sections, and assorted lettuce leaves
Mix oil and cumin in a small bowl. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap stacked tortillas in foil. Heat 5-7 minutes, until softened. Lightly brush oil mixture on both sides, then gently press each into a 10-12oz custard cup. Bake 15-20 minutes until tortillas are crisp and lightly brown. Remove tortillas from custard cup and cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients. Add salad ingredients and toss to mix. Just before serving, spoon salad mixture into tortilla cups. Arrange on a platter garnished with cilantro, oranges and assorted lettuce.
Yield: 6 servings
Grilled Turkey Sandwiches with Stuffing and Cranberry Relish
Recipe Courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Courtesy Martha Stewart Omnimedi, Inc.
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 thick slices of French Batard Bread (or other dense bread such as ciabatta or boule)
6 oz Emmenthaler cheese, grated
10 oz roast turkey breast, sliced
1/2 - 3/4 cup leftover Thanksgiving stuffing (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons cranberry sauce
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Sweet Potato Chips, for serving (optional)
Cooking Directions:
Lay the bread on a work surface and spread a little over 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on 4 slices of bread.
Sprinkle the cheese on half of the bread slices, top with the turkey, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the stuffing over the turkey, if desired, then spread the cranberry sauce on the remaining 4 slices of bread. Close sandwiches, pressing each on tightly together. Brush both sides of the sandwich with some of the melted butter.
Heat a grill pan over medium-low heat and brush the pan with the remaining butter. Place the sandwich in the hot pan and grill for 5-8 minutes per side, pressing the top of the sandwich with another pan. The sandwich should be hot and the cheese should be melted. Continue process until all the sandwiches are grilled.
Serve immediately, with sweet potato chips if desired.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Cranberry Relish Recipes
Because it is November and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching we thought it would be appropriate to share some cranberry inspired recipes for that Thanksgiving favorite RELISH! So, here are some relish recipes that were entered in our Recipe Contest in past years.
Enjoy and Bon Appetit!
Cranberry-Orange Relish - Submitted in 1986
4 cups fresh cranberries
2 small oranges, quartered and seeded
1 1/2 cups sugar
Grind cranberries and oranges in a blender or food processor. Stir in sugar. Cover and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Yield: 3 cups
Wild Cranberry Relish - Submitted in 1999
1/2 cup wild rice
2 cups boiling water
1 package fresh cranberries
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup triple sec
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or orange zest
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup honey roasted walnuts, chopped
Whole walnuts & crisp lettuce leaves to garnish
Place rice and water in 2-quart microwavable dish and cover. Microwave on high 15 minutes, stirring and checking occasionally that all water has not evaporated. Wash and sort cranberries. In batches, chop in blender or food processor until cranberries are desired consistency. Blend orange juice, triple sec, and nutmeg; pour over cranberries in shallow covered dish. Just before serving, stir in wild rice, thawed peas (raw), and chopped walnuts. Spoon atop lettuce leaf and garnish with whole walnuts.
Yield: 4-5 cups
Cranberry -Apple Relish - Submitted in 1993
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
5 apples (firm and tart)
1 tabelspoon fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces fresh cranberries
Place brown sugar and vinegar in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Pare, core and dice apples. Peel ginger root and cut into 1-inch long strips. Add apples, ginger root, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries and cook until the first few burst. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer cranberry-apple mixture to bowl. Cook sauce until slightly thickened and reduced, about 3 minutes longer. Pour over mixture in bowl, cover and store in the refrigerator at least one day before serving, to allow flavors to develop and relish to thicken.
Yield: 10 servings
Enjoy and Bon Appetit!
Cranberry-Orange Relish - Submitted in 1986
4 cups fresh cranberries
2 small oranges, quartered and seeded
1 1/2 cups sugar
Grind cranberries and oranges in a blender or food processor. Stir in sugar. Cover and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.
Yield: 3 cups
Wild Cranberry Relish - Submitted in 1999
1/2 cup wild rice
2 cups boiling water
1 package fresh cranberries
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup triple sec
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or orange zest
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup honey roasted walnuts, chopped
Whole walnuts & crisp lettuce leaves to garnish
Place rice and water in 2-quart microwavable dish and cover. Microwave on high 15 minutes, stirring and checking occasionally that all water has not evaporated. Wash and sort cranberries. In batches, chop in blender or food processor until cranberries are desired consistency. Blend orange juice, triple sec, and nutmeg; pour over cranberries in shallow covered dish. Just before serving, stir in wild rice, thawed peas (raw), and chopped walnuts. Spoon atop lettuce leaf and garnish with whole walnuts.
Yield: 4-5 cups
Cranberry -Apple Relish - Submitted in 1993
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
5 apples (firm and tart)
1 tabelspoon fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces fresh cranberries
Place brown sugar and vinegar in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Pare, core and dice apples. Peel ginger root and cut into 1-inch long strips. Add apples, ginger root, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add cranberries and cook until the first few burst. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer cranberry-apple mixture to bowl. Cook sauce until slightly thickened and reduced, about 3 minutes longer. Pour over mixture in bowl, cover and store in the refrigerator at least one day before serving, to allow flavors to develop and relish to thicken.
Yield: 10 servings
Monday, October 17, 2011
2011 October Newsletter - Warrens Cranberry Festival
Click here for the October edition of The Cranfest Scoop!
In this month's newsletter:
In this month's newsletter:
- 2011 Festival Overview
- 2012 Button Designs
- 2011 Contest Winners
- 2011 Parade Winners
- 2011 List of Membership
- 2011 Youth Volunteers
- Donations to Date
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Calendar of Events
- Cranberry Trivia
- Membership & Volunteer Forms
- 2011 Video Contest Rules
Friday, August 26, 2011
Warrens Cranberry Festival Contests!
Click here for a variety of contests that you can enter to win!
2011 Contests:
Scarecrow
Biggest Berry
Video
Photography
Vegetable and Sunflower
Flower
Quilt
2011 Contests:
Scarecrow
Biggest Berry
Video
Photography
Vegetable and Sunflower
Flower
Quilt
Friday, August 19, 2011
August Newsletter
Hot off the presses! Read all about it! 2011 August Newsletter - click here for the Cranfest Scoop!
In this month's issue:
In this month's issue:
- Letter and greetings from the President
- Warrens Premier Night Update
- Wisconsin State Fair Update
- 2011 Membership
- Volunteers are needed for 2011!
- Donations to Date
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Calendar of Events, Souveniers and Cranberry Trivia
- Contests & Parade
- Membership & Volunteer Forms
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Warrens Premier Night A HUGE Success!!
Click here to read all about the Warrens Premier Night event that occurred on August 8, 2011.
Warrens, WI will appear in an upcoming episode of the award winning television show, Discover Wisconsin. "Warrens - The Cranberry's Big Gig" will air Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. on Fox Sports North (FSN) and Fox Sports Wisconsin (FSW) and the same time on ComCast Sports Chicago. It also airs Sunday, August 14, 2011, at 5 p.m. on WXOW TV 19 (ABC) in La Crosse and WQOW TV 18 (ABC) in Eau Claire.
A little over 300 people attended the Warrens Premier Night at Three Bears Lodge, in Warrens, WI. There was great food, fun prizes and even a special taped message from Governor Scott Walker. Special guests included Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin's Secretary of Tourism and former host of Discover Wisconsin and Greg Smith, Broadcast Sales, Discover Wisconsin.
Warrens, WI will appear in an upcoming episode of the award winning television show, Discover Wisconsin. "Warrens - The Cranberry's Big Gig" will air Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. on Fox Sports North (FSN) and Fox Sports Wisconsin (FSW) and the same time on ComCast Sports Chicago. It also airs Sunday, August 14, 2011, at 5 p.m. on WXOW TV 19 (ABC) in La Crosse and WQOW TV 18 (ABC) in Eau Claire.
A little over 300 people attended the Warrens Premier Night at Three Bears Lodge, in Warrens, WI. There was great food, fun prizes and even a special taped message from Governor Scott Walker. Special guests included Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin's Secretary of Tourism and former host of Discover Wisconsin and Greg Smith, Broadcast Sales, Discover Wisconsin.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
July Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop
The July newsletter is hot off the presses! Click here to read all about it!
In this Month's Issue:
In this Month's Issue:
- Warrens Premier Night, August 8, 2011
- August Membership Meeting rescheduled, August 9, 2011
- Volunteers Are Needed
- 2011 Membership List
- Donations to Date
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Cranberry Trivia
- Calendar of Events
- 2011 Souvenirs
- Contests & Parades
- Membership & Volunteer Forms
- Beautification Form
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Warrens Premier Night - August 8, 2011
The Village of Warrens will be featured in an upcoming episode of the award winning television show, Discover Wisconsin, "Warrens - The Cranberry's Big Gig" and everyone is invited!
Warrens Premier Night
Monday, August 8, 2011
Three Bears Resort, Warrens, WI
Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres - 5:30 p.m
Dinner - 6:00 p.m. (Showcasing Three Bears Resort Culinary Cuisine)
Program & Door Prizes - 7:00 p.m.
$10 per person (Table Reservations for (8) eight available)
Special Guest - Stephanie Klett, WI Secretary of Tourism
Click here for your invitation!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Contests
The Warrens Cranberry Festival is pleased to announce there are five contests to enter.
Pictorial Cancellation Contest - Design a pictorial cancellation or postmark unique to the Warrens Cranberry Festival.
Photography Contest - Show off your photography skills for a chance to win a gift certificate or ribbon.
Vegetable & Sunflower Contest - Bring your most unusual and spectacular vegetables and sunflowers.
Flower Contest - Show off your best blooms!
Quilt & Needlework Contest - Get crafty with this sewing and needlework competition.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
2011 June Newsletter - The Cranfest Scoop
The June newsletter is available now. Click here to read all about it! In this month's Issue:
Festival Seeks Volunteers
Judge the 2012 Button Design
Contests & Parade Information
2011 Membership List
Festival Donations to Date
Royalty News
Cranberry Cuisine
Cranberry Trivia
Calendar of Events
2011 Souvenirs
Membership & Volunteer Forms
Beautification Grant
2011 Quilt Contest Rules
Thursday, June 9, 2011
2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Scholarship Awards
The Warrens Cranberry Festival, Inc., is proud to announce the winners of its six academic scholarships for 2011. Each year the Festival awards $3,000 to local area students to aid in their achievement of higher educational goals.
This years winners are:
Heather Fleming, of Tomah, WI
Emma Heser, of Tomah, WI
Scott Kaul, of Warrens, WI
Jeannie Kortas, of Tomah, WI
Trista McGovern, of Sparta, WI
Courtney Pearson, of Warrens, WI
This years winners are:
Click here to read all about it!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
2011 May Newsletter-The Cranfest Scoop
The 2011 May Warrens Cranberry Festival Newsletter is available now. Click here to read all about it! In this month's Issue:
- Letter from the President
- Thanks to Volunteers
- 2011 Warrens Craberry Festival Scholarships Awarded
- Contests & Parades
- Neighbor for Neighbor Food Drive Donations
- Donations to Date
- Warrens Elementary School PTO Donation
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Cranberry Trivia
- Calendar of Events
- 2011 Souvenirs
- 2011 Membership
- Volunteers Needed
- Membership & Volunteer Forms
- Beautification Grant
- 2012 Button Contest Rules
- 2011 Quilt & Needlework Contest Rules
Monday, April 18, 2011
2011 April Newsletter/The Cranfest Scoop!
The April Warrens Cranberry Festival Newsletter is available now! Click here to read all about it! In this month's issue:
- 2011 Recipe Contest - April 29th Deadline Is Approaching Fast!
- 2011 Festival Membership
- Warrens Cranberry Festival Needs Volunteers
- 2011 Parade Information - sign up today
- Neighbor for Neighbor Food Drive Drop Off Site
- Donations to Date
- $3,000 Donation to the Warrens Elementary School PTO
- Royalty News
- 2011 Souvenirs
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Cranberry Trivia
- Calendar of Events
- Membership Form & Volunteer Form
- Beautification Grant
- 2011 Recipe Contest Rules
- 2012 Button Contest Rules
- 2011 Quilt Contest Rules
Friday, April 8, 2011
2011 Recipe Contest - Deadline to Enter is April 29, 2011
Are you interested in cooking with cranberries for prizes? If your answer is yes, you can enter the 2011 Recipe Contest now! The deadline to enter is April 29, 2011. Please click here for more information.
- Theme: Add the Zing...Add Cranberries!
- Two categories of entry: Fresh & Processed
- Friday, September 23, 2011
- Warrens Cranberry Festival Office (402 Pine Street, Warrens)
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (judging begins at 11:30 a.m.)
- Contest is open to anyone 8 years of age or older
- You do not have to be a Wisconsin resident to enter
- Judging based on 20% uniqueness, 10% visual presentation, 50% taste & overall quality, and 20% ease of preparation
- Six top prizes: Savings bonds - Sponsored by F & M Bank, Tomah, WI & a piece of Cookware - Sponsored by Kitchen Craft/West Bend, Florida
Friday, March 25, 2011
March 2011 - The Cranfest Scoop
The 2011 March Newsletter is available now. Click here to read all about it!
In this month's issue:
In this month's issue:
- Contest Information
- Membership Drive
- Membership List
- Parade Information
- Neighbor for Neighbor Food Drive Drop Site
- Donations to Date
- Souvenir Sales
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Cranberry Trivia
- Calendar of Events
- Membership Form
- Volunteer Form
Monday, February 28, 2011
February 2011 - The Cranfest Scoop
The 2011 February Newsletter is available now. Click here to read all about it!
In this month's Issue:
In this month's Issue:
- Letter from the President
- 2011 Membership Drive
- 2011 List of Membership
- 2011 Grand & Parade Marshalls Announced
- Donations to Date
- 2011 Souvenir Sales
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Calendar of Events
- 2011 Contests & Parade Forms available
- Membership, Volunteer and Membership Drive Forms & Flyer
2011 Quilt & Needlework Contest Rules
The 2011 Quilt & Needlework Contest Rules are available now! Click here for more information.
Show your crafty side by entering this fun contest. This contest is open to the public and it's free to enter!
6 categories of entry:
Show your crafty side by entering this fun contest. This contest is open to the public and it's free to enter!
6 categories of entry:
- Bed Quilts
- Crib Quilts
- Youth Quilts, Wall Hangings, Needlework (cateogry open to anyone under the age of 18)
- Wall Hangings
- Unclassified, Quilted or Nonquilted
- Needlework
Deadline to enter is September 1, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Warrens Cranberry Festival Wants To Know Your Thoughts?
Inquiring minds want to know...What is your favorite thing about the Warrens Cranberry Festival?
Is it the food, shopping or entertainment? Tell us what you think!
Is it the food, shopping or entertainment? Tell us what you think!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
2011 Recipe Contest Rules Available!
The Warrens Cranberry Festival 2011 Recipe Contest Rules are availalbe now! Click here for a set of rules.
- Theme: Add the Zing...Add Cranberries!
- Two categories of entry: Fresh & Processed
- Friday, September 23, 2011
- Warrens Cranberry Festival Office (402 Pine Street, Warrens)
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (judging begins at 11:30 a.m.)
- Contest is open to anyone 8 years of age or older
- You do not have to be a Wisconsin resident to enter
- Judging based on 20% uniqueness, 10% visual presentation, 50% taste & overall quality, and 20% ease of preparation
- Six top prizes: Savings bonds - Sponsored by F & M Bank, Tomah, WI & a piece of Cookware - Sponsored by Kitchen Craft/West Bend, Florida
Check out our website http://www.cranfest.com/ for more information
Friday, February 11, 2011
2012 Button Contest Rules Available!
The Warrens Cranberry Festival is excited to announce the 2012 Button Contest Rules are now available! Click Here for a set of rules.
- Theme: World's Largest Cranberry Festival - Celebrating 40 Years!
- 40th Annual Cranberry Festival, September 28-30, 2012
- Design must be in color and should be round and 6" in diameter
- The contest is open to anyone of any age
- Two categories of entry: Adult and Youth
- Cash Prizes are awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each category
Check out our website http://www.cranfest.com/ for more information
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Parade Forms
The 2011 Parade Forms are available now! Click here for more information.
There are 13 categories to enter in:
Commercial (Business entries) $55 fee
Speciality
Clubs & Organizations
Service Organizations
Veterans Organizations
Draft Horses
Pleasure Horses
Automobiles (Trucks & Cars)
Tractors
Novelty - Youth & Adult Entries (cash prizes available)
Nonprofit - Youth & Adult Entries (cash prizes availabe)
Marching Bands
Royalty
Visit our website http://www.cranfest.com/ or call 608-378-4200 to request a Parade form to enter.
There are 13 categories to enter in:
Commercial (Business entries) $55 fee
Speciality
Clubs & Organizations
Service Organizations
Veterans Organizations
Draft Horses
Pleasure Horses
Automobiles (Trucks & Cars)
Tractors
Novelty - Youth & Adult Entries (cash prizes available)
Nonprofit - Youth & Adult Entries (cash prizes availabe)
Marching Bands
Royalty
Visit our website http://www.cranfest.com/ or call 608-378-4200 to request a Parade form to enter.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Warrens Cranberry Festival, Inc., Announces the 2011 Grand Marshall & Parade Marshall
The Warrens Cranberry Festival, Inc., announces its 2011 Grand Marshall and Parade Marshall.
Norman Anderson, Warrens, WI - named the 2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Grand Marshall.
Robert & Vicki Nemitz, Warrens, WI - named the 2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Parade Marshall.
Read the entire press release online.
Norman Anderson, Warrens, WI - named the 2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Grand Marshall.
Robert & Vicki Nemitz, Warrens, WI - named the 2011 Warrens Cranberry Festival Parade Marshall.
Read the entire press release online.
The Cranfest Scoop - January 2011 Newsletter
The January Newsletter is available online.
In this months issue:
In this months issue:
- 2011 Membership Drive
- 2011 Membership
- Donations To Date
- 2011 Button Sales
- Royalty News
- Cranberry Cuisine
- Calendar of Events
- Membership Form
- Volunteer Form
- New Membership Flyer
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