What To Do: Kennett Mushroom Festival tops busy weekend of events

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  The Mushroom Festival This weekend marks the start of the late summer/early fall festival season. Not surprisingly, many of the festivals focus on food and beverage – mushrooms, beer, ethnic food and even honey. One statement that always applies in Kennett Square is — “There’s a fungus among us” – and it’s never more evident than...

Call for entries in new Mushroom Festival Cookoff

Calling all amateur cooks! Show off your skills in this year’s Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off Contest at the 36th Annual Kennett Square Mushroom Festival and a chance to win cash prizes. 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $150 Runner ups: $50 The event—always a big hit with Festival-goers—showcases homemade mushroom-centric dishes in a fun, family atmosphere. “We’re thrilled to be able...