Bala Cranberry Festival

We have been going to the festival for years. Love it. Something for everyone

Something you gotta see to believe.

Although there are tons of people, that is what makes for a better experience. Lots of vendors with cranberry EVERYTHING. It was a beautiful drive coming into Bala through the meandering roads, showcasing all the colourful scenery that the Muskokas has to offer in Fall. Parking in town is very limited, but they do have a winery close by that offers a shuttle to and from the festival. What a perfect way to spend the day, by taking a wine tour and getting a free ride into the festival and back. If that isn’t your thing you may want to make it a destination for the weekend and stay in a B&B or Air B&B within walking distance. Failing that you’ll just have to park on the main roads coming into Bala. You’ll need to make sure that you still park outside of the no parking zones so that you do not get a ticket. You may have to walk as far as a kilometer if you come late. If you are young and agile, or used to walking then it isn’t an issue. Otherwise, be the early bird and even come the day before. There is parking in town, but as mentioned, Limited and first come first serve. The festival is worth it! Downtown Bala, where the festival is located, is quaint and nostalgic. It’s got that hometown happy feel. For someone who grew up in Nova Scotia in a small town, it really brought back all my childhood memories. Me and one of my good friends and coworker made the weekend an entire experience by staying at the Windermere resort in the off-season so that we could take in all of the fall leaves, get a room at a reduced price, yet still get great service and a delicious meal in their dining room. Might I add that the breakfast buffet was spot on! Then we took in a Muskoka sunset dinner cruise on the Peerless II which departs from Port Carling 7 days/wk. It is a smaller ship that sails you through some of the most breathtaking scenery that Muskoka has to offer. It was a lovely experience . Time well spent. So, if you are heading to the Bala cranberry festival, these are just a few other things that you can tack on to the experience to make it a colorful, beautiful, and memorable weekend. Photographers bring your camera! 💗

So many awesome vendors with amazing art or delicious food and drink. All sorts of activities for all ages and such a beautiful town aswell. Cant wait for next year

Such an amazing festival! Closed some of the local streets, full of local food vendors, hot coffee and all sorts of cranberry treats. Worth the trip! The fall colours did not disappoint. The local church served the most delicious home made foods for purchase! So much to see and do!