2023 Mushroom Festival replaced with a fundraising concert 

Shane Dwight

This story is based on a press release provided by the festival organizers on April 4, 2023

By Staff Report

Sunday Minnich, the executive director of the Mushroom Festival, made this statement on April 4.

“Due to circumstances beyond our control, it is with a heavy heart that the Board of Directors of the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras, Inc. announce the postponement of the 42nd Annual Mushroom Festival which was to be held Memorial Weekend, May 27-28, 2023.

“All preparations were in place to hold this year’s festival, however, late last week we received notice that the security company terminated our contract and we are now without the required time to vet out another reputable provider to support our traditional large-scale public festival.

“Now for the good news!  Despite the numerous challenges we have been presented to host an event this year, our Board of Directors are pleased to offer the Morgan Hill Mushroom Music Benefit Event, a special evening of GREAT music on Saturday, May 27th from 4:30pm – 10pm at the Downtown Morgan Hill Amphitheater.

“Friends and family can dance the night away under the stars to Shane Dwight and the Joe Sharino Band.  There will be multiple food trucks available with a variety of culinary options, as well as, beer, wine and champagne for purchase.  Individual tickets are $60 with discounts provided for multiple ticket purchases. Attendees must be 21+ to attend and no outside food or drinks will be allowed.

“To date, the Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras organization has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships to high school seniors who reside within the Morgan Hill Unified School District.  As always, all net proceeds are allocated towards our scholarship fund.  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities to support this year’s fundraiser and our scholarship program, please contact Sunday Minnich at [email protected].

“This event is sure to sell out quickly! For more information on the Morgan Hill Mushroom Music Benefit and to purchase your tickets, please visit our website at https://mhmmg.org/music-benefit. Look for the festival to be back in 2024!”

MORGAN HILL MUSHROOM MUSIC BENEFIT

May 27, 2023 

4:30pm – 10pm

Downtown Morgan Hill Amphitheater (17000 Monterey Rd.)

 

Joe Sharino Band

Featuring:

Shane Dwight 5:30 pm – 7 pm

The Joe Sharino Band 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Gates Open at 4:30 p.m.

$60 Individual ticket – $55 per ticket for four or more – $50 per ticket for eight or more

 For more information and to purchase tickets click on https://mhmmg.org/music-benefit

 

 

EVENT FEATURES

  • Bring your friends and family for an evening of dancing and GREAT music under the stars
  • Multiple Food Trucks available onsite for a wide variety of delicious cuisine
  • Beer, Wine & Champagne available for purchase
  • Tables for seating on a first come, first serve basis or feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help offset the thousands of dollars lost by cancelling the Mushroom Festival this year and to continue to provide the scholarship funds already promised for high school seniors in the Morgan Hill Unified School District.

ABOUT THE BANDS

 Shane Dwight Blues Band

Shane grew up on a ranch in Morgan Hill and is now a critically acclaimed blues maverick out of Nashville.  Shane has shared the stage with household names such as Blake Shelton, The Doobie Brothers and B.B. King. Shane fires away his own mix of blues-rock, country and soul to create a swagger sound with his loaded six-string gun. He will have you on your feet to his wonderful mix of blues, soul and honky-tonk country.

Joe Sharino Band

We are thrilled to be included in Joe Sharino’s reunion tour, selling out every venue he plays.  The winner of 18 Best Band awards in Northern California, Joe Sharino and his band have built a reputation for their high-energy live shows. Their music is the best of pop, rock, motown, funk, country, disco R&B, Latin and Swing. The Joe Sharino Band has been the opening act for America, David Lindley, BB King, Emmy Lou Harris, The O’Jays, Charlie Daniels, Chuck Beery, Alan King, The Drifters, The Temptations and many more!  They will have you on your feet dancing and singing along at the top of your lungs!

For more information please contact Sunday Minnich at [email protected] or call 408-778-1786.