The 2026 Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 23 to 24, at the Community & Cultural Center area downtown.

Visit Morgan Hill lists the festival for Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. at 17000 Monterey Highway. The official event description includes gourmet food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, cooking demos, a mushroom expo, wine gardens, microbrews, a marketplace, strolling entertainment, and Munchkinland.

That is the useful part for locals: this is not just a food booth stop. It is a full downtown weekend that affects parking, restaurants, hotels, and foot traffic around Monterey Road.

The confirmed basics

Dates: Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 24, 2026
Listed time window: Saturday 10 a.m. through Sunday 7 p.m.
Location: 17000 Monterey Highway, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Main draw: food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, cooking demos, mushroom expo, wine gardens, microbrews, marketplace, and kids activities

Visit Morgan Hill listing  |  Official festival page  |  Festival map

What to expect

Food is still the hook

The mushroom theme is the reason people search for it, but the bigger draw is the mix of food booths, cooking demos, drinks, music, shopping, and downtown wandering.

The address matters

The listed location puts the event around the Community & Cultural Center area. That is good for walking downtown, but it also means Monterey Road and nearby lots can fill early.

Hotel demand can spike

Visit Morgan Hill flags the weekend as high-demand for rooms. If family is coming in from out of town, do not wait until the last week to look for lodging.

Local plan for the weekend

If you live nearby, the best move is to arrive early, walk in from a few blocks away, and use downtown as part of the day. If you are coming from Gilroy, San Martin, San Jose, or Hollister, set your parking plan before you leave.

Parents should check the official program when it posts so they can time Munchkinland, music, food, and shade breaks instead of trying to do everything at once.

FAQ

When is the Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival in 2026?

Visit Morgan Hill lists the festival for Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Where is the festival?

The Visit Morgan Hill event listing gives the location as 17000 Monterey Highway in Morgan Hill.

Is it only about mushrooms?

No. The official description includes food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, cooking demos, a mushroom expo, wine gardens, microbrews, marketplace booths, strolling entertainment, and kids activities.

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Sources

• Visit Morgan Hill: Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival
• Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival: facts and tickets
• Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival: entertainment schedule

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