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Farm News: Cranberry Blossom Day Coming UpcommentsPosted: 06.17.2011
To early European immigrants, the delicate pink blossoms of cranberry vines resembled the heads of cranes, so they called the tart, red fruits “crane berries.” Over time the name was shortened to “cranberry.”
“During our annual Cranberry Blossom Day, Saturday - June 25th, you can see for yourself if cranberry blossoms really look like a crane’s head,” said Barbara Hendricks, director of the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center in Warrens.
The Wetherby marsh is offering free tours from 9 a.m. to noon, allowing visitors an up-close look at cranberry vines in bloom. Third-generation cranberry grower Nodji Van Wychen will be on hand to answer questions about her family’s cranberry operation.
After touring the marsh, visitors can learn more about Wisconsin’s No.1 fruit crop at the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center. Housed in a historic cranberry warehouse in downtown Warrens, the nonprofit center is dedicated to educating the public about the state’s cranberry growing heritage.
As part of the festivities, the center will offer free cranberry wine tasting and gourmet cranberry food sampling, children's activities and reduced admission to the center's exhibit hall, which features video and audio recordings, storyboards and interactive displays.
Wisconsin Honey Queen Danielle Dale and the Warrens Cranberry Festival Royalty are among the special guests who will be attending Cranberry Blossom Day.
New this year, the Warrens Area Business Association is offering Cranberry Blossom Day visitors a chance to win prizes, including a two-night stay at Three Bears Lodge. Three gift baskets featuring items donated by WABA members will also be awarded.
Entry forms will be available at the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center, Wetherby Cranberry Company, Three Bears Lodge, The Bog, The Berry Vine, Berry Amish, Quilting Plus, Oakwood House & Yarn Shop and the Warrens Mall. The more stops visitors make, the more chances they'll have to win a prize.
The Wetherby marsh is 4.5 miles east of Warrens on county Highway EW. The Cranberry Discovery Center is located at 204 Main Street. For more information, visit the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center’s Web site at www.discovercranberries.com or call (608) 378-4878.
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