National Morel Mushroom Festival

65TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVALCelebrating morels for 65 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 - 6pm: Arts & Crafts Show + Food Trucks, Veterans Memorial Park 3 - 10pm: Schmidt Amusements Carnival sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions, Veteran's Memorial Park 3:00 - 4:30pm: FREE Morel Seminar: Morel hunting seminar presented by Tony Williams, five-time winner of the "National Competitive Hunt." Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park 5:30 - 9:30pm: Morel Wine & Dine sponsored by Boyne Area Chamber: This event sells out every year so reserve your tickets early online or by calling 231.582.6222, $105 per person. Beach House Restaurant 7 - 10pm: Derailed, northern Michigan's beloved rock band, performs; 21+ older with cash bar. $10 Admission. Heated Tent in Veterans Memorial Park.