bcrnews.com | Morel Mushroom Festival May 1
WYOMING, Ill. — The Stark County Morel Mushroom Festival will be May 1 in Wyoming, Ill., 40 miles northwest of Peoria.
The festival will feature food, crafts, music, family activities and a morel mushroom auction that will start at 1 p.m. The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mushroom sellers are to register for the auction from 9 to 11 a.m. Morels to be auctioned must be in clear 8-ounce bags, cleaned, but not washed. A $2 fee will be charged per bag. A drawing will be held after 11 a.m. to determine selling positions.
A Liar’s Contest will be featured in two sessions, at 10 a.m. and noon. Liars will vie with their best tall tale for cash prizes. Pre-registration ($10 entry fee) is recommended since the number of contestants will be limited.
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