October 4th, 2008
(Festival 2009: Saturday, Oct. 3rd 2009)

We invite you to celebrate autumn in Northwest Wisconsin at the 30th Annual Stone Lake Cranberry Festival. Visit our wonderful community in the heart of the beautiful Northwoods while we host over 30,000 guests during the one-day celebration of cranberries.

The festival staff of volunteers will be ready to take care of the details of the event. The cranberry marshes will be ready to show you their operations. The area businesses, as well as artisans, crafters and food vendors will be ready to take care of you. All we need is you!


Cranberry Festival Mission
“…dedicated to the future of the Stone Lake area and its youth…”


Stone Lake Cranberry Festival Trivia:

• There are no paid staff members working for this event: executive board, committee, volunteers and law enforcement donate their time
• Non-profit – proceeds are donated to area organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, DARE, Little League, 4-H, Youth Sports Center, High School Bands, Scholarship Fund, Fire Department Auxiliary, First Responders & many others
• The idea for the festival was developed by four area women while they were enjoying a soak in a hot tub
• Stone Lake Population (2000 Census): 544 people
• Stone Lake is located in two counties: Washburn & Sawyer
• Although the festival is a special time to visit – Stone Lake is a wonderful destination in any season!