Celebrating 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!

2025 Schedule of Events

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Festival proceeds go to area high school students for college scholarships entering the fields of Biology, Natural Science, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts.

2025 Scholarship Application

Photo courtesy of Michigan Barefoot Memories.