LOCATION
Downtown Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
The Street Fair spans approximately one mile along State Street and surrounding roads within the Borough.
PARKING
The following parking locations are officially supported by The Mushroom Festival:
• Kennett High School – 100 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
• Chatham Financial – Additional parking with handicap accessible access
235 White Horse Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Note: Shuttles Running
Additional Parking (Not Operated by The Mushroom Festival)
Additional parking may also be available at the following independently operated locations:
• Kennett Square Parking Garage
• YMCA Parking Lot
Note: No Shuttles
Please Note:
Parking fees associated with independently operated locations are managed separately and do not support The Mushroom Festival.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Festival is fully walkable and stroller-friendly. Accessible parking areas and restrooms are available. Additional accessibility details will be posted prior to the event.
ADMISSION
Entry to the Mushroom Festival is $5.00 per person and includes access for both festival days. Festival-goers will receive a wristband that must be worn for admission. Cash & Venmo only.
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cash and cards (some vendors may be cash-only)
- Sunscreen
- Friends & Family
EVENT INFORMATION
- Rain or Shine Event
- Saturday, Sept. 12TH, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- SUNDAY, SEPT. 13TH, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SATURDAY EVENTS
- Children’s Entertainment
- Meet Fungus
- Mushroom Growers’ Exhibit
- 'Chopped' Mushroom Cooking Contest
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Tribute Antique Fire Truck Show @ 10AM ON CYPRESS ST & BROAD ST
- Chef Sean Powell (from Pietro’s Prime)
- Chef Matthew Stone (from Dragonfly Catering)
- Acoustic performance by Corey Glover and Vernon Reid at the Liberty Place Music Stage.
- AND MORE...
SUNDAY EVENTS
- Children’s Entertainment
- Meet Fungus
- Painted Mushrooms Silent Auction
- Mushroom Growers’ Exhibit
- 'Chopped' Mushroom Cooking Contest FINALE @ 10AM - Culinary Stage
- Bueno Foods Breaded Mushroom Eating Contest
- Chef Barry Ciarrocchi (Black Lab Breads)
- Chef Barry Sullivan (Giorgio Foods)
- AND MORE...
What’s Not Allowed
Unauthorized vendor sales
Unapproved signage
Pets Policy
For safety and crowd control, pets are strongly discouraged due to the size of the event.
Weather Policy
The Festival operates rain or shine.
