Wisconsin Blueberry Festivals in 2024

Update for 2024:

It looks like most festivals are returning, aside from those that were killed off by the lockdowns of the past 2 years. That took a heavy toll on their finances. I am checking with them day by day, if you have an update for an, please tell me via the Feedback form.

Looking for a blueberry festival in Wisconsin in 2024? (just scroll down the page)There is no other listing as complete and current as this list, just updated! All the blueberry festivals in Wisconsin we can find are listed on this page! If you love strawberries, look for a festival near you below! And I'm always looking for more blueberry festivals! Please write me, if you know of any to add! I update the dates as soon as the festivals publish their information, but you can always click on the links (usually the name of the festival) to see the current information on the festival's own website.

Always click on the links to the festival to confirm this year's dates; weather and other conditions could cause a change at the last minute. They may change or cancel at the last minute. . If they don't have a website, call the phone number provided, but ALWAYS CONFIRM THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES BY EITHER VIEWING THEIR WEBSITE OR CALLING.

Click here for the form to add a festival and have detailed information; or click here if you have general information and are not connected with the event!

2024 Blueberry Festivals in Wisconsin - Where, When and More to Find a Blueberry Festival Near You!

Wisconsin

Blueberries typically ripen in July and August in the upper Midwest. July dominates as the month for blueberry production (and festivals) Unlike strawberries, which grow almost anywhere, blueberries are grown commercially in half as many states.

There are two general types of blueberry festivals 1) community festivals, usually organized by a church, school, local Chamber of commerce or a town and 2). Blueberry festival held at and by a farm. They are different in what they offer, and community festivals tend to be less expensive so they are grouped separately. (of course not all states and areas have both.)
Following the festival listings are links to our easy to follow directions about making blueberry jam, freezing blueberries, blueberry pies and much more.

Community Blueberry Festivals

• Iron River Blueberry Festival - Always the 4th weekend of July!
  Moon Lake Park, CTY HWY H - Iron River, WI 54847. Concessions, Arts & Crafts Sales, Games, Beer, Blueberries, Blueberry Pies, Blueberry Pie Eating Contest. The Blueberry Fest kicks off with a Talent Show on Thursday night. The fun continues on Saturday with rides, games, food, contests, music, and, of course, blueberries. Saturday evening the Blueberry Queen is crowned. Sunday begins with a Polka Mass at Moon Lake followed by a huge parade through town. Cardboard boat races! Craft vendor market! rides, dance, parade. For more information see the website or Email: webmaster@irlions.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Also see  Iron River Lions Club Facebook page.

Farm Blueberry Festivals

In addition to community and church festivals, some private farms have their own blueberry festivals. See each farm for this year's dates (they often do not announce them until the end of May). They usually have PYO strawberries then, too. Also, scroll down to see the links to recipes, freezing, canning and jam making directions at the bottom of the page.

• Blueberry Festival at Utech's Rainbow Dairy Goat Farm - July - from 10 am to 7 pm. (see events section of their facebook page)
  3880 Rainbow Drive, Merrill, WI 54452. Phone: 715-536-7271. Eight acres of Blueberries - U- pick and pre-picked. Normally open around the third week of July; Blueberry Blitz Family Fun Day - held every year. U-pick open everyday. Restrooms and picnic area provided. Their blueberry season starts in mid-July . The hours are from 9 am to 6 pm every day. 2019 U-Pick pricing is $3 a pound and pre picked berries will be later in the season. The plants are good sized 15 year old plants. Payment: Cash and Check only, no credit cards. They have a 95 foot seven circuit labyrinth in field - as well as 600+ goats, 14 llamas and farm tours.

Related Blueberry Information: Freezing, Making Jam, Jelly, Canning, Blueberry Pies, Recipes and More

Also, see our pages on easy illustrated blueberry directions:

• Blueberry picking tips and information
• How to freeze blueberries!
• Worlds BEST and EASIEST blueberry pie
• how to make blueberry jam
• or blueberry jelly,
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter
• blueberry syrup (shelf stable)
• canning blueberries
• blueberry coffeecake (aka, blueberry buckle)
• blueberry muffins
• blueberry vinaigrette
• more blueberry recipes
  

For other fruit and vegetable festivals, see this page!