Monday, September 28, 2009

Cranfest Overview 2009

Well, another Cranfest has come and gone. We had some unfavorable weather this year (it was the first time it rained on our parade), but everyone still seemed to have a good time.

Coming soon to our website: We will have new photos and videos of this year's Cranfest on our website at www.cranfest.com. Be sure to check that out, as well as our facebook page!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Welcome to Cranfest 2009

Welcome Cranfesters! We hope you're ready for some great fun and some fabulous buys at one of the largest arts & craft/flea market shows around.

If you're here and you need help or information, please visit our information booth on Main Street in front of the bank. If you're a vendor, please visit the green vendor information booth down Main Street.

We hope you enjoy your time at Cranfest!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Cranberry Pretzel Salad

It's only one week til Cranfest, so start your cranberry festivities early with this tasty recipe!

Ingredients
3/4 cup melted butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, firmly packed
9 ounces packaged pretzels, crushed
6-ounce package cranberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
16-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed

Makes 12 servings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, brown sugar and crushed pretzels in bowl. Mix well. Press onto bottom of 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool. Empty gelatin into medium bowl and add boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Add cranberries and mix well. Chill until partially set. Combine softened cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over baked crust. Spread cranberry/gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Chill overnight. Cut into squares

Thursday, September 17, 2009

The Countdown Continues...

Only 8 more days til Cranfest now, and some people are still scrambling to find lodging and other last details. If you're looking for local area information and the most up-to-date lodging info, visit the Tomah Chamber of Commerce at www.tomahwisconsin.com.

Monday, September 14, 2009

New Discover Wisconsin Videos

Want to learn more about Cranfest? Check out a new line of videos produced by Discover Wisconsin. You'll learn about attractions, history, cranberries and much more! Check out the videos at http://video.discovermediaworks.com/warrens_cran/player.htm