Please be specific when describing your need. Funds requested for a general budget item will not be considered.
Grants will be announced by April 17, 2026.
Organizations can only submit one application
All grant recipients are required to:
If you have any questions feel free to e-mail mushroomfestivalgrants@gmail.com
Application Deadline: August 1, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square. We are now accepting vendor applications. Spaces are limited and fill quickly.
All craft applications are juried to ensure high-quality, original work. Preference is given to vendors offering mushroom-related items.
Application Requirements:
• Submit application by July 31, 2026
• Include photos of products and booth display (prior vendors are not exempt)
• Booth space: 10’ x 10’
• Canopies are required and must be weighted (minimum 40 lbs per corner)
• Vendors must provide their own setup (tables, chairs, displays, etc.)
• Use of “Mushroom Festival” name or logos on products is not permitted
Acceptance notifications and space assignments will be emailed by August 14, 2026.
Food vendors offering mushroom menu items receive priority consideration.
Important Details:
• Application deadline: July 31, 2026
• Booth space: 10’ x 10’
• Canopies required (minimum 40 lbs per corner)
• Setup: Friday at 6:00 PM or Saturday at 5:00 AM — no exceptions
• Vendors must remain within assigned space
• Temporary Health Department permit required
• Certificate of Insurance required ($1,000,000 minimum)
• Electricity available for additional fee
• Festival runs rain or shine
• Use of “Mushroom Festival” name or logos on products is not permitted
Food vendors are responsible for full compliance with health, safety, fire, and space regulations. Please review the full application packet for complete details.
Acceptance notifications and space assignments will be emailed by August 14, 2026.
Applications are first come, first reviewed. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
View Full Guidelines & Apply Below
The Mushroom Festival celebrates mushrooms, mushroom farms and Kennett Square—the Mushroom Capital of the World. Festival attendees can sample a variety of mushroom-centric foods, from fried mushrooms to mushroom soup and many other dishes, and learn about mystical and interesting process of mushroom growing. Attendees can also visit the many craft vendors, many of whom offer mushroom-themed goodies, visit the delightful Kennett Square boutiques, and enjoy a variety of restaurant options in Kennett Square, and more.
The Mushroom Festival has grown from a one-day, one-block local celebration to a nationally-recognized, two-day event that attracts many thousands of visitors to Kennett Square. With the help of many dedicated volunteers, the Festival has grown into one of the largest and most prestigious events in Pennsylvania.
While the Festival is a two day event in September, the Mushroom Festival lasts all year long with a Grants Program which provides grants to local non-profit organizations in Kennett Square from Mushroom Festival proceeds. To date, the Mushroom Festival has awarded more than $1.1 million to local non-profits and supported research on the health benefits of mushrooms.
This year’s Festival theme is “Harvesting 40 Years Together!” which encapsulates our dedication to nurturing not just the delicious and healthy fungi that we grow but also supporting the future of our community.
There are many things to enjoy at the Mushroom Festival, but at its core, the Mushroom Festival is an opportunity for the Kennett Square mushroom farms to give back to the community in which they work and live. The Mushroom Festival is a chance to highlight all the wonderful businesses and groups that support the Kennett Square community, including the mushroom farms which employ so many, as well as the businesses and restaurants that support our town.