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Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras

The Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival, now in its 32nd year of turning Memorial Day weekend into a celebration of the mushroom, has big plans for the free May 28-29 event in downtown Morgan Hill, California.

The two-day festival of family-fun includes live entertainment on two stages, arts and crafts, gourmet offerings, mushroom education, strolling musicians, street performers, and several city blocks of unique booths. For children, Munchkinland captivates kids with rides, games and continuous entertainment.

The festival raises funds for educational scholarships, which are granted annually and provides an opportunity for many local non-profit organizations, clubs and schools to create awareness of their cause.

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Mushrooms, the region’s predominant local crop, are the stars of the festival with opportunities for guests to taste fresh, locally grown mushrooms and learn about their important health benefits.

The festival takes place in Downtown Morgan Hill at theΒ Outdoor Community Center Amphitheater and Surrounding area. There isΒ FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING onΒ Memorial Day Weekend: May 28-29, 2011.

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