NOTE: this is a 20-25 minute drive from the Zandy Castle.

Middleborough Tourism Committee announces the 10th annual Crantoberfest to be held Saturday October 14, 2023 at the Middleborough Town Hall 10 Nickerson Ave from noon to 5:00 p.m. Free admission and free parking.

1:00pm - Cranberry Bake-Off (Prizes)

2:00pm - Ms. Crantober Pageant

3:00pm - Costume Parade (Prizes)

Events include the great Cranberry Bakeoff at 1:00 pm, entries must be dropped off between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. All entries must contain cranberries and include a list of ingredients. Please do not attach your name. You will be assigned a number when you drop off your entry. Entries must be large enough to allow 5 judges to taste. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to the 3 entries receiving the most votes from our distinguished judges.

Also, we will be crowning the new Ms Crantoberfest 2023 at 2:00 pm. 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 Tourism at various events throughout the year.

The ever-popular kid’s costume parade will take place at 3:00 pm led by the famous Alpacas and multiple prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places as well as for special categories.

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 Middleborough and Oliver Estate merchandise available for purchase.