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About The Mushroom Festival Special Events Tent

The Mushroom Festival Special Events Tent is the centerpiece of Kennett Square’s annual mushroom celebration. Known historically as the Big Tent, this temporary venue hosts events like the Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off, mushroom soup tastings, soup and wine evenings, and a range of culinary demonstrations. Located at 320 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348, the tent brings together food lovers, local growers, and visitors for a festive, family-friendly experience.

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Important notes: The tent’s seating capacity isn’t publicly published, but seating charts exist on third-party sites. For getting around, shuttle service runs from satellite lots to festival entrances, with buses operating during festival hours. Parking is available at several nearby locations, including Kennett High School (100 E South Street), Chatham Financial (235 White Horse Lane), and State Street handicap and festival parking areas. A festival parking garage is located at 100 E Linden Street. Nearby hotels include Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square and Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square Brandywine Valley, both convenient for easy access to the events. The Growers Exhibit and Culinary Tent are nearby on the festival footprint, and the Main Map shows tent locations for the festival.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address of the tent: 320 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
  • Venue type: Temporary tent used for the Mushroom Festival (historically referred to as the Big Tent in older coverage; currently called the Special Events Tent).
  • Typical events hosted there: Amateur Mushroom Cook-Off, Mushroom Soup tasting, Soup & Wine events, and various culinary demonstrations.
  • Parking options: Kennett High School (100 E South Street), Chatham Financial (235 White Horse Lane), and handicap/State Street parking; festival parking garage at 100 E Linden Street ($20/day during festival).
  • Transit: Shuttle service from satellite lots to festival entrances; buses run during festival hours.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square and Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennett Square Brandywine Valley are proximate options.
  • Notable related venues/elements: The Growers Exhibit and Culinary Tent are nearby on the festival footprint; the Main Map shows tent locations for the festival.
  • Capacity/seating chart: No official public capacity published for the tent; seating charts exist on third-party sites.