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The 37th Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is heading back to State Street in 2022\, the Mushroom Festival Board announced today. The t wo-day event is a popular community experience—spanning nearly 40 years—an d celebrating everything mushrooms and more\, including Kennett Square\, P A\, the Mushroom Capital of the World\, mushroom farms\, and the community . The Festival will take place on State Street\, September 10\, (10am-7pm) \, and September 11 (10am-4pm).
\n“We are thrilled to be able to hos t this popular community event in the center of town\,” said Gina Puoci\, Mushroom Festival Board President. “It’s where the Festival first began\, and it’s where we belong.”
\nThe Festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID. Last year\, while still facing some logistical challenges and un certainty\, the Festival was held\, but in a different location in Kennett Square.
\nGale Ferranto\, Mushroom Festival Coordinated explained\, “Our goal is to celebrate mushrooms and the community that supports the i ndustry. There’s no better place to do that than in the center of the Mush room Capital of the World.”
\nFan favorites like the Amateur Mushroo m Eating and Mushroom Cooking Contests will be back this year\, along with other favorites like Mushroom Soup\, Mushroom Cooking Demonstrations\, th e Mushroom Growers Tent\, Painted Mushrooms\, Kiddie Rides\, Car Show\, an d more.
\nMushrooms are on the Move. With their significant health b enefits and variety of uses\, they are topping trend lists from outlets li ke New York Times\, and have been cited as a go-to ingredient this year fr om retailers like Whole Foods. From traditional dishes like Mushroom Soup to powdered in coffees and teas\, jerky\, dried snacks and more\, Mushroom s will be on full display at this year’s Festival.
\nFollow the Mush room Festival on Facebook (@themushroomfestival) for details as they becom e available.
\nThe Mission of the Mushroom Festival is to promote th e mushroom\, educate consumers about the health benefits of mushrooms and to promote tourism in Southern Chester County\, all while financially supp orting local and regional charities through a grant process.
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