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2024 Michigan Mushroom Festivals (Top 4!) + Schedule of Events of National Morel Festival Michigan, Mesick Mushroom Festival and More This May!
Article: 2024 Best Michigan Mushroom Festivals (Top 4!) | Schedule of Events of National Morel Festival Michigan, Mesick Mushroom Festival and More This May!
Every spring, Michiganders excitedly begin searching for the much coveted (and super tasty) Michigan morel mushrooms! May is a mushroom lovers paradise as Michigan mushroom festivals pop up all over the state, most notability in northern Michigan, northwest Michigan and south Michigan. Let the adventurous fun begin!
Come celebrate morel mushroom month at these 4 exciting Mushroom Festivals in Michigan! Lots of quality family-friendly activities and fun!
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Map of Best Michigan Mushroom Festivals!
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1. 64th Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival- (Mushroom Festival Boyne City) + Daily Schedule
May 16-19, 2024
Boyne City, Michigan
Enjoy morel tastings, seminar, arts & crafts show, concert, carnival, and more at the 64th Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival!
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 207 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
If you love mushrooms, check out the Boyne City Mushroom Festival festival schedule below!!
Future Festival Dates:
May 15 - 18, 2025
May 14 - 17, 2026
Thursday, May 16, 2024: National Morel Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events (Mushroom Festival Boyne City)
Events are subject to change.
3 pm -10 pm: Boyne Valley Lions' Schmidt Amusements Carnival. Located at Veteran's Memorial Park
Friday, May 17, 2024: National Morel Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events (Mushroom Festival Boyne City)
- Most events are held at Veterans Memorial Park, 207 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
2 pm - 6 pm: Arts & Crafts Show + Food Trucks located at Veterans Memorial Park
3 pm - 10 pm: Boyne Valley Lions' Schmidt Amusements Carnival at Veteran's Memorial Park
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: FREE Morel Seminar: Come enjoy this free morel hunting seminar presented by Tony Williams, five-time winner of the "National Competitive Hunt." Veterans Memorial Park
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Morel Wine & Dine: Reserve your tickets early online or by calling the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at 231.582.6222, Location: Beach House Restaurant. There will be two seating times: 5:30 - 7 pm and 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
7 pm - 10pm: Karaoke Kick-Off Party: DJ T-Bone will be rockin' the tunes and hosting a Karaoke Contest with cash prizes. Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Saturday, May 18, 2024: National Morel Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events (Mushroom Festival Boyne City)
Expert Tip: Many events have Online Pre-Registration or Rules. Be sure to register early.
- Most events are held at Veterans Memorial Park, 207 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
7:30 pm - 8:40am: Registration for 64th Annual National Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt at the Boyne City High School
8 am - Noon: Farmers Market held at Veterans Memorial Park
9 am - 11 am: 64th Annual National Competitive Morel Mushroom Hunt held at Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave, Boyne City, MI 49712
10am - 6pm: Arts & Crafts Show + Food Trucks held at Veterans Memorial Park
10am - 6pm: Painting in the Park with Dan: Perfect for both kids and adults! Paint your own morel artwork with Daniel Duncan of Duncan Studios. Donations are appreciated to cover the cost of materials. Location: Veteran's Memorial Park behind Duncan Studios' booth in the Arts & Crafts Show.
10am - 6pm: Boyne Area Skate Park Fundraiser: Come learn some valuable skateboard lessons by donation which will go toward building a new Boyne Area Skate Park. Event held at Veteran's Memorial Park.
11am - 10pm: Boyne Valley Lions' Schmidt Amusements Carnival, held at Veteran's Memorial Park
12 - 3pm: Taste of Morals event! Did you know this is the biggest concentration of morel mushroom cooking in the world? Local chefs will create delicious morel treats to compete for the top three winning dishes voted by celebrity judges. $10 Admission with tasting tickets for purchase. Location: Veterans Memorial Park.
4 - 5pm: Great Morel Giveaway: Enter to win 1 pound of morels or a $50 gift certificate that can be used at participating downtown businesses. Entries are free! Drawings will begin at 4:00 pm at Freshwater Art Gallery. Must be present to win.
7 - 11pm: 64th Motherload Bash! Adults only event. Live music by The Family Tradition Band. 21+ with cash bar. $10 Admission, located at Veterans Memorial Park.
Sunday, May 19, 2024: National Morel Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events
12 - 3pm: Paint & Sip with Duncan Studios: Come make a Michigan Morel painting with help from artist Dan Duncan. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer. $60 per person, Heated Festival Tent in Veterans Memorial Park. Registration required.
12 - 3pm: Arts & Crafts Show at Veterans Memorial Park
12 - 5pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival at Veterans Memorial Park
So many things to do at Michigan Mushroom Festivals this month!
Where is the Best Morel Mushroom Hunting in Michigan?
Where is the best morel mushroom hunting in Michigan?
Did you know that large burn sites in forests are ideal for hunting Michigan morels? Michigan DNR has a MI Morels Map!
If you can find burned areas where jack, white or red pine once grew, you might hit the morel mushroom jackpot! Per the DNR, grassy and non forest areas are not as likely to produce morels.
Mesick Michigan is the mushroom capital of the United States! How cool is that?
2. 65th Annual Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival During May Morel Month! + Daily Schedule
The Mesick Lions 65th Annual Mushroom Festival is May 10th – 12th, 2024
This 65th Annual Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival offers fun for the whole family! Flea market, car show, mud bog, co-ed softball, parade, arts and crafts show. Come hunt for mushrooms, Blessing of the Jeeps, food of all kinds, concerts, many events for kids, baseball and volleyball.
Location: Mesick, MI
Events subject to change.
Friday, May 10, 2024 Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events
22nd Annual Blessings of the Jeeps: 8 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Ellens Corners and Cadillac
Flea market (Friday-Sunday): 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Village Community Field
Mushroom Contest begins (Black Morels Only): 10:00 am
Location: Mesick Market on M115
Masonic Lodge Pastie Sale - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Friday and Saturday.
Location: Masonic Lodge on M-115
Carnival - Friday (Friday-Sunday): Friday: 1 - 10 pm. Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm.
Location: Village Community Field
Mesick Amvet Pizza Night: 4 pm - 8 pm
Location: Mesick Amvets Post #120
Pingpong Ball Drop: 6:00 pm
Location:
Floyd M Jewett Elementary
School
Co-Ed Softball Tournament - 6:00 pm
Location:
Reams Field
Friday Night Street Fair - 6:30 pm -8 pm
Location:
Ambulance Garage
Saturday, May 11, 2024 Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events
Co-Ed Softball Tournaments (Friday-Sunday) - 8:00 am
Location: Reams Memorial Field. Register early!
Flea market (Friday-Sunday): 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Village Community Field
Money Hunt: 10:00 am.
Location:
Village Hall
Mesick Museum Open House: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
Mesick Museum
65th Annual Hobby Craft Show: 10 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Floyd M. Jewett Elementary School
Masonic Lodge Pastie Sale - 10:00 am - ? Friday and Saturday.
Location: Masonic Lodge on M-115
Carnival - Friday (Friday-Sunday): Friday: 1 - 10 pm. Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm.
Location: Village Community Field
Mushroom Contest Ends at Noon
Location:
Mesick Market
Mesick Mushroom Festival Grand Parade (Saturday) at 12 pm. The parade begins at the High School Bus Garage.
Mud Bogg! Right after the parade! Spectator gate opens at 1:00 pm.
Location: On M-115 between Clark Street and 11 1/4 road. If you are participating, be sure to Register early!
Mesick Amvets Chicken Dinner: 2:00pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Mesick Amvets Post #120
Cornhole Tournament - 2:00 pm - ?
Location:
Ellens Corners (On M115 west of M37)
Mesick Mushroom Festival Glow in the Dark 5K Run - 7:30 p.m. at Northern Exposures Campground, 285 Manistee River Dr. Mesick, MI. Run near the beautiful Manistee River and through scenic trails along the North Country Trail beginning at the Northern Exposure Campground. Register early!
Mesick Amvets Sandy and the Bandits - 8pm - Midnight
Location: Mesick Amvets Post #120
Sunday May 12, 2024 Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival Schedule of Events
Co-Ed Softball Tournaments (Friday-Sunday) - 8:00 am
Location: Dana Ream Memorial Field. Register early!
Flea market: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Village Community Field
Antique Car Show and Cruise (Sunday), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come join the fun! Embark on a 20 mile cruise, from Mesick down to the Wellston area and back to Ellen's Corners.
Location: Ellen's Corners
Carnival - 11 am - 4 pm.
Location: Village Community Field
- Get your Mushroom Pickers Kit $6 ea. Available at the Festival Office at the Village Community Field.
- It's best to leave your dogs at home as they are discouraged at the festival.
Speaking of Mushrooms, Check Out These Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix!
- If you love mushrooms, check out these mushroom houses in Charlevoix! If you are attending the National Mushroom Festival in Boyne City, Charlevoix is close by! Read More: Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix.
3. 52nd Annual Morel Mushroom Festival and Art in the Park in Lewiston Michigan! + Go Morel Mushroom Hunting!
52nd Annual Morel Mushroom Festival and Art in the Park! Lots of small town fun!
Saturday, May 2024 tbd
- Saturday: 9 am‑4 pm
- Location: 4360 Hansen Avenue, Lewiston, MI 49756
Come on out for morel mushroom hunts, mushroom identification activities, art in the park, farmers market, spring fling shopping event, morel mushroom tasting crawl at local restaurants, and more.
Guided Mushroom Hunt - Saturday, May 11, 2024. The first hunt leaves at 8 am and 2nd hunt at 1 pm. The cost is $25.00 per person for the guided hunt meeting at the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce located at 2946 Kneeland St., Lewiston, MI (northern Michigan). Learn how to find these tasty wonders of nature! Both hunts include: Guided hunt, hunting bag, fact sheet on mushroom hunting, prize, cooking demonstrations, and informational mushroom seminars.
What Trees do Morels Grow Under?
What trees do morels grow under? Oak, elm, ash, and aspen trees.
4. 28th Annual Osseo Heritage Day & Great Mushroom Hunt in Southern Michigan 2024
Osseo Heritage Day & Great Mushroom Hunt is held annually on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Location: 2837 Bird Lake Rd S, Osseo, MI.
- The mushroom champ is whoever checks in the single largest morel of the day! Take home $300 cash, a unique trophy and the bragging rights! Will you win the top prize?
Don’t have a place to hunt? The festival is close to the Lost Nations State Game Area and the Somerset State Game Area. They have detailed maps of both locations (and its on our map at the top of this page too).
- All mushrooms must be fresh picked on the day of the festival and must be clean.
- Registered contestants will hunt the day of the festival and return with their bounty to check-in between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
For more rules, registration and info, check the Osseo Heritage Day and Great Mushroom Hunt's page!
In 2023:
30 teams registered and competed in the 27th Annual and they checked-in a combined total of 149.55 lbs of morel mushrooms!
51 pounds of morels were sold at auction and were sold from $65 to $100 per pound!
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