National Morel Mushroom Festival

Celebrating morels for 64 years!

Each spring hundreds of morel mushroom lovers from around the state, country and globe travel to small-town Boyne City, Michigan seeking and celebrating the marvelous morel at the National Morel Mushroom Festival. Found in the woods of beautiful northern Michigan, the elusive morel mushroom is savored by those lucky enough to find this delectable treat. The Festival is held the weekend after Mother’s Day, and features morel tastings, national competitive hunt, seminar, arts & crafts show, concert, carnival, and MORE!

Schedule of Events:

12 - 3pm: Paint & Sip with Duncan Studios: Create a one-of-a-kind Michigan Morel painting with detailed instruction by artist Dan Duncan, complimentary glass of wine or beer (cash bar afterwards), $60 per person, Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.

Pre-registration is required, plus a picture of the painting found here.

12 - 3pm: Arts & Crafts Show, Veterans Memorial Park

Craft Show Vendor Application

Food Truck Vendor Application

12 - 5pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions, Veteran's Memorial Park

Reminders:
- All city parks are tobacco, drug and weapon free.
- Dogs are not allowed in city parks during special events and festivals.