Looking for a great fall getaway? Marsh tours are the perfect way to experience Wisconsin’s Cranberry Country. There are several marshes that offer public tours in both central and northern Wisconsin.
Remember, cranberry marshes are working farms – please respect private property by only visiting marshes that are open to the public.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN CRANBERRY MARSH TOURS
Wetherby Cranberry Company (Warrens)
Participate in Wetherby Cranberry Company’s Cranberry Harvest Days:
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
- 9am to 12pm, last tour leaving at 11:30am
- Live harvest will be happening
- Rain or shine
- Put on waders and walk into the floating cranberries
- No reservations taken
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
- Marsh will NOT be harvesting this day
- Rain or shine
- Put on waders and walk into the floating cranberries
- No reservations taken
Private tours available for a fee outside of Harvest Days:
- Available Monday-Friday
- Reservations are required, please call (608) 378-4813
- Open seasonally from late September through Thanksgiving
Cranberry Learning Tours | Cranfest (Warrens)
In partnership with the Warrens Cranberry Festival, we offer free educational cranberry marsh tours. These self-guided walking tours are located on a neighboring cranberry marsh and provide a rare opportunity to experience a working cranberry farm. Visitors will learn about harvest equipment, production methods, and everyday marsh management in rural cranberry country. Cranberry growers and industry professionals are onsite to answer questions and share their expertise. Begin or conclude your tour at the Cranberry Learning Educational Booth near the Footbridge, featuring hands-on activities, a cranberry harvest video, and explore cranberry-themed merchandise that supports Cranberry Learning’s educational mission. Cranberrylearninginc@gmail.com
2026 Marsh Tour Schedule, Last Full Weekend of September
• Friday, September 25 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Saturday, September 26 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Sunday, September 27 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rooted in Red (Wisconsin Rapids)
Come down to our century old family run cranberry farm and enjoy some live music, tasty food from local food trucks and signature cocktails. The whole family is invited!
Take a tour of our family’s century old cranberry farm where you’ll learn about the cranberry growing process and some history of the farm. Then, like the guys on the Ocean Spray commercial, we’ll get you dressed in authentic waders and get your photo in the middle of the cranberry bog!
We will be open EVENT DAYS ONLY in the summer, and extended hours in October for harvest tours.
Call for tour info (715)544-7438 Visit www.rootedinred.co for event tickets, details, dates and times.
Food + Farm Exploration Center (Plover)
While we aren't a traditional cranberry farm, we are your year-round hub for learning how Wisconsin crops—including our state's famous cranberries—travel from the field to your fork! Open in every season, we offer hands-on education and insights into modern agriculture.
You’ll have a perfect day exploring our 60+ interactive exhibits, touring our demonstration farm fields and Greenhouse, getting up close to the marvelous machines used on today’s farms + so much more! Plan your visit today. Stop for breakfast, lunch, brunch, craft coffee + cocktail at the Colorful Plate Café! Consider Food + Farm for your meetings, weddings and other private events or join us for a special community event from cooking classes to engaging learning opportunities.
NORTHERN WISCONSIN CRANBERRY MARSH TOUR
Lake Nokomis Cranberries (Eagle River)
Step into the heart of cranberry country and see how Wisconsin’s signature fruit is grown, harvested, and celebrated. At Lake Nokomis Cranberries, visitors are invited to take a free, guided marsh tour that brings you directly into a working cranberry farm. Ride through the beds, learn how cranberries are cultivated through every season, and see firsthand the unique flooding and harvest methods that make Wisconsin cranberry farming one of a kind.
From summer growth to fall harvest, every visit offers a different view of the marsh—and a deeper appreciation for the growers behind it. After your tour, stop in the gift shop to enjoy complimentary wine tasting and explore locally made cranberry products straight from the farm.
It’s more than a visit—it’s an up-close experience of Wisconsin cranberry farming at its source. Find them online at https://www.lakenokomiscranberries.com/ or follow them on social media @LakeNokomisCranberries
James Lake Farms Organic Cranberry Marsh Tours (Three Lakes)
Free tours open to the public! Hosted every Saturday in October. Tours begin at 2:00 pm and normally last around an hour. Opportunities to walk onto the marsh & purchase fresh organic cranberries! No reservations necessary, rain or shine. For more information follow us on Facebook at James Lake Farms or Instagram at @jlfcranberries
Manitowish Waters Cranberry Marsh Tours (Manitowish Waters)
Marsh tours, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Cranberry Growers and the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce, run every Friday at 10am from mid-August through early October. Free of charge and no reservations necessary. Visit www.manitowishwaters.org and click on "Events" for more information.
WSCGA is a 501(c)5 non-profit organization. PO Box 365, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
