For the fungi-loving public and those who simply appreciate a good outdoor party, it’s time to save the date for the Annual Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square. On September 6 and 7, the Kennett Square area will be host to the 29th year of the festival.
As the Mushroom Capital of the World, it is only fitting that Kennett Square would be the host of a celebration of this magnitude. Take part in a fried mushroom eating contest, view mushroom-inspired art, purchase mushroom-themed items from vendors and, of course, sample a fine collection of mushroom fare.
Not into mushrooms but want to enjoy the festivities? No problem! There will be plenty of other non-mushroom related activities taking place, including an antique and classic car show, entertainment and activities for the kids, cooking demos and the Mushroom Walk/Run.
Here’s the full lineup for these two days of spectacular mushroom-themed events:
Saturday, September 6
- Street Fair with approximately 200 vendors
- Guest chefs
- Growers’ exhibit
- Entertainment for the kids
- Community stage
- Painted Mushroom silent auction
- Cute-As-A-Button baby photo contest
- Old fashioned carnival
- Antique and classic car show (11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Broad Street)
- Amateur Mushroom Soup Cook-off (Noon)
- National Fried Mushroom Eating Competition (3 p.m.)
- Evening concert—Lights Out! A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (7:30 p.m.; tickets on sale at kennettflash.org)
Sunday, September 7
- Street Fair with approximately 200 vendors
- Guest chefs
- Growers’ exhibit
- Entertainment for the kids
- Community stage
- Painted Mushroom silent auction
- Cute-As-A-Button baby photo contest
- Old fashioned carnival
- Mushroom Run/Walk (8:30 a.m.)
- Radio-controlled airplane demo (10 a.m.)
- Soup and Wine event (11 a.m.–4 p.m.)
- Mushroom judging (Noon)
With so many different events happening at the 29th Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival, you may just have to attend both days so you don’t miss a thing!
Photos credited to Kennett Square Mushroom Festival.
