The Mushroom Festival, Kennett Square 2026

The Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is planned for 12 and 13 September 2026. Saturday is due to run from 10:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00. The event takes over the town's streets and is above all about cultivated mushrooms and the region's farming heritage: a growers' exhibition, a culinary stage, sales of fresh mushrooms, competitions, music and a programme for families.

According to the official site, an entry wristband cost 5 dollars on the day of verification and was valid for both days; the organiser stated payment by cash or Venmo. The price, entry rules and programme may change, so do not base an entire trip on a saved description. A street event means crowds, road closures and limited parking — it is worth using the current "Plan Your Visit" page.

This is a good address for anyone interested in the chain from substrate and growing house through to sales and the kitchen. It is not a field trip for wild species. The official date, hours and fee were checked on 30 July 2026.

A one-mile street fair, not a woodland foray

The official visitor plan confirms downtown Kennett Square dates of 12 September, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and 13 September, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The fair covers roughly one mile of State Street and adjoining roads. Listed features include a culinary stage, cooking contest, growers’ exhibit, fresh-mushroom sales, children’s zone, live music and more than 220 vendors. Admission is US$5 per person for both days; a wristband is required, and the gate accepts cash and Venmo. Official parking is at Kennett High School and Chatham Financial with shuttles.