Did you know that the Mushroom Festival is a non-profit, all volunteer organization? Did you know that the festival board of directors gave $60,000 to 32 different non-profit organizations from the 2007 festival proceeds? This year there is a $2 admission fee for all those 12 and older.
All will receive a 2008 festival wristband and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $500 gas card.
Money collected will go directly into our grant fund. We will also give the Kennett Fire Company a portion of the proceeds for their help in making this possible.
The Mushroom Cap is the headquarters for the Mushroom Festival. We have brochures, t-shirts, mugs, postcards, cookbooks and more.
Please stop by and sign our guest book!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Visitors to Kennett Square, PA - 08/09/08 and 08/10/08
This past weekend we had visitors from MD, NY, NJ, CT, OH, VA, Guadalajara, Mexico and England. Since we boast about Kennett Square being the Mushroom Capital of the World because we ship 61% of the Nation's crop of white mushrooms, tourists want to see what we are all about. Most are impressed, some are not but all get to taste something related to mushrooms, whether it be portabella sun-dried tomoto tapenade, mushroom chowder, marinated mushrooms, fire roasted portabella bread topper or just a fresh white mushroom out of the cooler.
How long does it take for mushrooms to grow? Are they grown in caves? Can you wash mushrooms? How do you store mushrooms? How long will they last? Should I put them in my cooler? Just keep in mind that they need to breathe!
We ran out of oyster and portabella mushrooms this weekend. I cannot wait to try marinated mushrooms on a skewer cooked on the grill. Recipe came from a visitor who frequented a vegan restaurant in the Midwest!
Today I will make mushroom salad to ship to Columbus, OH and then take a trip to Oxford, PA to pick up an order of marinated and pickled mushrooms. The pickled mushrooms are new for us - they have been requested for use in martinis. Hope to see you soon!
How long does it take for mushrooms to grow? Are they grown in caves? Can you wash mushrooms? How do you store mushrooms? How long will they last? Should I put them in my cooler? Just keep in mind that they need to breathe!
We ran out of oyster and portabella mushrooms this weekend. I cannot wait to try marinated mushrooms on a skewer cooked on the grill. Recipe came from a visitor who frequented a vegan restaurant in the Midwest!
Today I will make mushroom salad to ship to Columbus, OH and then take a trip to Oxford, PA to pick up an order of marinated and pickled mushrooms. The pickled mushrooms are new for us - they have been requested for use in martinis. Hope to see you soon!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Mushroom Festival is fast approaching
We are getting ready for the 23rd annual mushroom festival held in downtown Kennett Square, PA, Mushroom Capital of the World. Event will be held September 6th and 7th. Visit our website at http://www.mushroomfestival.org/ - download our brochure. Fun, Food and Fungi for all!
While visiting the Brandywine Valley be sure to stop by The Mushroom Cap in downtown Kennett Square. See mushroom museum pieces from the original Phillips Mushroom Museum.
Samples of mushroom food products served daily. See you soon!
While visiting the Brandywine Valley be sure to stop by The Mushroom Cap in downtown Kennett Square. See mushroom museum pieces from the original Phillips Mushroom Museum.
Samples of mushroom food products served daily. See you soon!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)