If there’s one thing we know to be true, it’s that Northern California loves to throw a good celebration. NorCal is home to annual festivals that celebrate everything, including garlic in Gilroy, pumpkins in Half Moon Bay, and olives in Sonoma. It turns out that you can even celebrate mushrooms in Morgan Hill with the upcoming Mushroom Mardi Gras festival. This family-friendly event has been held every year for several decades, and it should definitely be near the top of your festival bucket list.
An abundance of family fun awaits when you attend this year's Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival in Morgan Hill. Taking place this year May 23-24, it's an event that mushroom lovers do not want to miss.
Now in its 40th year, this massive mushroom celebration has become a tradition in Morgan Hill and the surrounding area. It's a great opportunity for the community to come together and eat, drink, and be merry. But most importantly, it's a celebration of the town's largest crop.
Mushroom Mardi Gras is a non-profit organization that has made it its mission to promote the mushroom and educate consumers about the fungi's benefits. The mushroom is a pretty nifty organism, but it helps that it tastes delicious too!
You'll have plenty of chances to indulge in mushroom dishes of all kinds when attending the festival. A variety of food vendors will be in attendance to cook up something delicious using the area's famous mushrooms for inspiration.
The two-day festival also includes plenty of entertainment. The schedule for this year's festival has yet to be released, but you can expect plenty of amazing acts to perform on the event's two stages. There are also strolling entertainers and musicians that can be found in the crowd, so keep your eyes peeled.
Additionally, children will find themselves captivated by the event's kid-friendly attractions. Face painting, kids' rides, bounce houses—you name it. There's something for everybody at this beloved event.
Northern California has plenty of pride when it comes to producing the crops that feed the country, so it definitely makes sense that a fungi-themed festival like this one exists. Join them for the 40th anniversary of Mushroom Mardi Gras and visit their website for more details.
Did you know about this mushroom festival in Morgan Hill? Tell us about your favorite annual events in Northern California in the comments below. Check out more iconic celebratory events with this list of 12 Delicious Food Festivals In Northern California.
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