It all started when…

Jackie Reed, a Bordentown City resident and co-founder of the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA), demonstrated her visionary spirit and entrepreneurial drive in 1989 when she initiated the inaugural Cranberry Festival, the naming of which was inspired by Ocean Spray, who was once a major corporate presence in Bordentown City. And so, with just 12 crafters on Walnut Street that first year, the Cranberry Festival was on its way.

Guided by Jackie's vision and leadership the festival quickly grew to include all of the Farnsworth Avenue business district and became one of the area's largest juried arts and crafts shows. Jackie retired 2016 and we are now in our 36th year.

Bordentown City hosts a wide variety of events and festivals throughout the year, but for 36 years, this annual two (2) day festival has cemented itself as the Downtown Bordentown Association's (DBA) and Bordentown City’s flagship event.  The Cranberry Festival draws over 40,000 visitors over two (2) days to Bordentown City, with over 100 crafters, artists and vendors offering handmade, vintage and up-cycled items. 

Bordentown City is rich in history, it is also a modern community with much to offer residents and visitors alike. Situated at the northern tip of Burlington County and bordering Hamilton Township, it is located at the crossroads of the American Revolution and today's modern highways. Serviced by the New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 130 and 206, and Interstates 295 and 195, Bordentown enjoys easy access to the cultural and commercial advantages of Princeton, Trenton, New York, and Philadelphia.

What better way to spend a beautiful autumn day than exploring, shopping and dining your way around this hidden gem.  

Learn more about the shops, services and restaurants in Bordentown City.  Including upcoming events. Downtown Bordentown Association