Cranford Calendar

4:30 – Mike Young
5:00 – Binge
6:00 – Burnside Manor
7:00 – LoveHandles
8:00 – Gutter Kings
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Oktoberfest to raise money for Elks Charities
Veterans, Special Children & Grants for our Community

Oktoberfest is about gathering, togetherness, and boisterous celebration. At a time full of sports, school, and scheduling conflicts, we find time to come together as a community to welcome in
the fall season.
This year, we are excited to hoist our tent, once again, at Union College on Saturday, October 7th, for the Cranford Jaycees’ Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser!
Tickets include beer and wine in a souvenir mug, games, food vendors, and live music throughout the night. We’re excited to welcome back our headliner band Mushmouth, alongside NYC’s Street Beat Brass, bringing the authentic Oktoberfest sound.
All proceeds support the Cranford First Aid Squad and other local charities. Oktoberfest sells out yearly, so please purchase your tickets early.
Thank you for supporting Oktoberfest, the Jaycees, and the Cranford First Aid Squad. See you under the tent on Saturday, October 7th.
PROST!
Register at:
https://preventionlinks.org/redribbon
Hanson Park Conservancy’s 13th Annual Rubber Ducky Derby is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm. The Race is held at Sperry Park in Cranford, NJ. The rain date is Sunday, October 13, 2024.
On race day, over one thousand individually numbered rubber ducks will tumble over the falls at Sperry Park racing to the finish line at the North Union Ave Bridge. Numerous prizes for the fastest lucky duckies will be awarded. The top prize is a $250.00 TD Bank gift card.
Boy Scouts are on hand to collect every rubber ducky after the race is completed. They are then cleaned and reused for next year’s race.
Ducks can be purchased at two locations: Periwinkles, on North Union Avenue in downtown Cranford, or the Cranford Canoe Club on Springfield Ave. Purchase a single Duck for $5.00 or a flock of 5 ducks for $20.00. Please secure your tickets early as ducks are limited, and the race has been known to sell out.
We will also sell ducks the morning of the race in Sperry Park between 11 am and 2 pm. No duck sales after 2 pm as we need to prepare them for the big race.
In case of inclement weather, please check social media for updates on race conditions.
All proceeds benefit Hanson Park maintenance and educational programs. If you have not yet walked through this lovely little park, please visit this hidden gem located at 38 Springfield Ave.
Have you got your Ducky?
www.hansonparkconservancy.com


Back for its 24th year! On Sunday, October 27th starting at 1:00 pm, we’ll have the traditional awards by age: 0-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-17. And for families or groups, we have Best Duo or Trio and Best Group (4+ People). Please pre-register at bit.ly/Costume2024
Judging will take place at the Community Center parking lot from 1:00 to 1:45, followed by the parade to Downtown Cranford ending at the gazebo on North Union Ave for the famous Pumpkin Chunkin’ (weather permitting).
BONUS: our online Best Adult and Best Pet costume contests are back. Upload your entry here by 11/1 or email it to [email protected] with the person(s) or pet(s) name and name of costume.