Mushroom lovers across the nation converge in historic Kennett Square each year on the weekend after Labor Day. They come to celebrate the humble fungi known as the mushroom. A two-day festival of food and family fun is expected to attract more than 100,000 mushroom aficionados. from the delicious famous breaded mushrooms, to the unique and interesting mushroom growers tent, to savory mushroom soup, the fastest 8 minutes around--The Fried Mushroom Eating Contest--cooking demos, our new 'Chopped'-themed cooking contest, vendors, music, kids rides, and more!