KENNETT: Mushroom Fest cancelled

Some big news dropped Tuesday afternoon: this September's Mushroom Festival has been cancelled. The reasons are the coronavirus (of course) and the financial impact it has had on the local mushroom growers. As Kathi Lafferty explained in her press release: “The mushroom industry has been hurt significantly, so it was very difficult for us to ask for sponsor money from our friends in the industry.” 

The weekend-long fest, which brings throngs of people into Kennett Square, would have celebrated its 35th anniversary this year.

Despite the cancellation, $25,000 in grants raised from the proceeds of last year's fest "will be disbursed throughout the Kennett Square community to help fund the efforts of those individuals and organizations who are assisting with the coronavirus pandemic. Contributions will also be made to local fire companies, first responders and food distribution charities."

As for now, the New Year’s Eve Mushroom Drop is still on the schedule.

Here is a link to the press release:

https://mushroomfestival.org/35th-annual-kennett-square-mushroom-festival-is-canceled-for-2020/?fbclid=IwAR26QFuznre9tA_ZIe2ubxSTVECTrHOLgbF5ewQNsl-H_pjcrnWFtTjNOMk