Crantoberfest returns to Middleboro

Oct 3, 2023

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Tourism Committee is hosting the 10th annual Crantoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 14 from noon to 5 p.m.

The event will be held at the Middleboro Town Hall. Both parking and admission are free.

Events include the great Cranberry Bakeoff at 1:00 pm.

To register for the bakeoff email Crantoberfest@gmail.com.

Entries must be dropped off between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm.

All entries must contain cranberries and include a list of ingredients.

Participants are asked not to include there name.

Entries must must be large enough to allow 5 judges to taste.

The crowning of the new Ms. Crantoberfest will be held at 2 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 kid’s costume parade will take place at 3 p.m.

Multiple prizes will be rewarded. 

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 Middleboro merchandise available for
purchase.

For more information about the festival, email DiscoverMiddleborough@gmail.com, or call
774-766-6335.