FAQS

For Handicap Parking From Route 1 North: Take the Toughkenamon exit and make a right on Newark road. At the red light make a left on to old Baltimore Pike. Follow straight through six traffic lights at the seven traffic light make a left on to South Walnut Street. Go to the stop sign and make a left on to State Street you will see signs for Handicap Parking. From Route 1 South Take the Kennett Square Exit and follow straight till you see signs for Handicap Parking All Parking is a $5 donation

From Route 1 North: Take the Toughkenamon exit and make a right on Newark road. Make a left on to old Baltimore Pike. Follow straight to the fifth traffic light which is Union Street (RT 82). Make a right. Follow straight through to the first red light. Keep straight; you can park at Kennett High School on your left If you make a left on South Street and take the first left onto South Broad Street, additional parking at 600 South Broad Street. From Baltimore: Follow I-95 to Route 222 (Perryville exit). Turn right onto Route 222 which becomes Route 275. Follow to Route 276, turn right onto 276 and drive 5 miles to Route 1 North. Follow the directions above. From Western Pennsylvania: Take I-76 (PA Turnpike) east to Harrisburg and take I-283 SE to Lancaster. Stay on I-283 to Route 30 East. Take Route 30 East around Lancaster and turn right onto Route 41. Follow Route 41 to Route 1 North. Follow the directions above. From Route 1 South Take the Kennett Square Exit go to the first red light and make a left on to McFarlan Road, follow McFarlan Road to 235 White Horse Lane make a right the parking lot will be on your right. All parking is a $5 donation.

Since its inception, the Mushroom Festival has provided more than $1.1 million to local nonprofits for everything from books and playground equipment to food, transportation, and healthcare services.

Saturday, September 7, 2024 10am-6pm Sunday, September 8, 2024 10am-4pm The Festival will be held on State Street in Kennett Square Borough, located off Route 1 in southern Chester County.

From Route 1 North: Take the Toughkenamon exit and make a right on Newark road. Make a left on to old Baltimore Pike. Follow straight to the fifth traffic light which is Union Street (RT 82). Make a right. Follow straight through to the first red light. Keep straight; you can park at Kennett High School on your left If you make a left on South Street and take the first left onto South Broad Street, additional parking at 600 South Broad Street. From Baltimore: Follow I-95 to Route 222 (Perryville exit). Turn right onto Route 222 which becomes Route 275. Follow to Route 276, turn right onto 276 and drive 5 miles to Route 1 North. Follow the directions above. From Western Pennsylvania: Take I-76 (PA Turnpike) east to Harrisburg and take I-283 SE to Lancaster. Stay on I-283 to Route 30 East. Take Route 30 East around Lancaster and turn right onto Route 41. Follow Route 41 to Route 1 North. Follow the directions above. From Route 1 South Take the Kennett Square Exit go to the first red light and make a left on to McFarlan Road, follow McFarlan Road to 235 White Horse Lane make a right the parking lot will be on your right. All parking is a $5 donation.

We love animals too, but….please leave your pets at home. By Kennett Square Borough ordinance, and for the safety of your pet and others, pets are not allowed.

Entry to the Mushroom Festival is $5.00 per person. Festival-goers will receive a wristband for entry. Cash only.

Mushroom Mania: Obviously mushrooms are the star of the show, so make sure to visit the Mushroom Growers’ Tent where you’ll see all kinds of live mushrooms (still growing!) and learn about the magical, unique world of mushrooms from the folks who know best—Kennett Square mushroom growers! Fungi Foods: What’s a mushroom festival without mushroom foods? Food lovers have plenty of choices for mushroom-themed foods, including the ever-popular Breaded Mushrooms and back this year, Mushroom Soup! The soup is locally made, loaded with fresh hearty portabella and white button mushrooms and milk from local dairy farms. Enjoy at the Festival and pick up a jar to take home! Speaking of taking home, make sure to stop by the Mushroom Sales Booth so you can take home some of your favorite fresh mushrooms or get adventurous and try and new variety! ‘Shroom Shopping: With crafts, creations, and culinary delights from Willow to Lafayette Street, the Festival has something for everyone. From apparel to food to pet accessories to home décor, you won’t go home empty-handed. But wait, there’s more! Make sure to visit the many restaurants and merchants who make up Kennett Square and stop by the Mushroom Festival booth for even more unique mushroom-themed gifts. Winner, Winner, Mushroom Dinner!: This event puts the FUN in FUNGI when a group of brave contestants see how many fried mushrooms, they can eat in eight minutes! Time: TBD ‘Chopped’ Mushrooms: NEW this year! Four contestants will square off in front of a LIVE audience to compete in the popular Food Network-themed 'Chopped' competition where each contestant will have 30 minutes to create a delicious mushroom-centric dish for four judges, to be judged on taste, presentation, creativity, and use of mushrooms. Contestants will have a shared pantry of ingredients like salt, pepper, oils, etc., as well as a few standard ingredients at the contestant’s workstation. And of course, a Mystery Bag of ingredients that MUST BE USED! Come watch as these contestants create creative, unique, and delicious mushroom-themed dishes--'Chopped'-style! Adult and Junior (13-17) versions. Time: TBD Lil’ Buttons: Bring the kids (but not the pets, sorry) and stop by the Children’s Area where kids can get the wiggles out in the Bounce Zone. For those who want to go a little higher, head to the Bungee Jump! Fun Gus, that adorable mushroom character, will be walking the Festival and loves hi-five, dance, and take photos with everyone. Happy Heart Clown ‘n Stuff will be twisting balloons once again this year! More, More, More!: If that’s not enough, there’s an Antique and Classic Car Show, Saturday only, there’s a Painted Mushroom Silent Auction, the Cute as a Button Photo Contest and much more!