There's a reason for that: This small town home to about 6,000 people is known as the "Mushroom Capital of the World." Farmers in the surrounding area of Chester County produce roughly half of the nation's mushroom supply — to the tune of 500 million pounds per year. The two-day festival extends for a mile along Broad Street and draws anywhere from 80,000 to 100,000 people. Expect to try a variety of umami-packed offerings, including fried mushrooms, mushroom cheesesteaks, and 'shroom tacos. You can also learn how to cook mushrooms at culinary demos, buy gourmet mushrooms directly from producers, or explore specialty vendors, whose wares range from mushroom jerky to fungal skin care.
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