The 28th Annual Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square

The 28th Annual Mushroom Festival 

September 7th -8th 

Kennett Square is the place to be for the 28th Annual Mushroom Festival. Enjoy your time in the Mushroom Capital of the World with tasty mushroom foods and mushroom-inspired art, plus mushroom farm tours, exhibits and cooking demonstrations. There is also a Mushroom Walk/Run, an Antique and Classic Car Show, entertainment for children, and the Soup and Wine Fest. 

New this year is the National Fried Mushroom Eating Contest on Saturday, September 7th at 1 p.m. in the Special Events tent. Witness as the record for the most fried mushrooms eaten in six minutes is established, or if you want join the competition and set the record yourself.

The Community Parade kicks off the Festival on Friday, September 6th at 6 p.m. 

Details, schedules, a brochure and map are available on the Mushroom Festival website: www.mushroomfestival.org. 

For more information: http://www.mushroomfestival.org/

 Location: State Street in Kennett Square

 This event is appropriate for: the whole family

 Cost: free to attend- there may be cost associated with food and activities