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MUSHROOM MARDI GRAS
Presented by the Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival
Once again , the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Festival , now in its 34th year has turned Memorial Day weekend into a celebration of the mushroom . The event was has held on May 25-26 in downtown Morgan Hill .
The two-day festival of family-fun included 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 captivated 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 nonprofit organizations , clubs and schools to create awareness of their cause .
Mushrooms , the region ’ s predominant local crop , are the stars of the Festival . Festival goers were give the opportunity to taste fresh , locally grown mushrooms and learn about their important health benefits .
The Festival has awarded over $ 800,000 in scholarships , $ 35,000 in mini-grants and $ 450,000 to local non pro-profits who participate in the Festival . This year , over $ 72,000 will be donated to local causes .
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