Chatsworth Cranberry Festival sure packs a lot into two days. Start with the arts, crafts and antiques. More than 200 artists from around the nation are selected to exhibit their handmade creations in this juried event.
Booth after booth is filled with one-of-a-kind jewelry, watercolors, candles, oil paintings and sculpture. Antique dealers are also on hand with everything from fun collectibles to serious, high-quality pieces.
But it is the woodworking that captures many people’s hearts. Many local artists from the Pine Barrens display their hand-carved wooden artworks, Adirondack-style furniture and other crafts.
Food is an important part of any festival and the Chatsworth Cranberry Festival is no exception. Dozens of cranberry-inspired treats are offered and some are specially made for the event. Using local cranberries supplied by the festival organizers, Amish bakers whip up homemade baked goods and a local ice creamery has concocted a festival favorite – cranberry ice cream – sold only at the event.
Throughout the day, you can dance to music by one of the region’s favorite Southern/Classic rock bands, Jersey Bound. Or you can join in one of the festival’s new activities – a tour of a local cranberry bog.