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SPECIAL EVENTS

Upcoming Events

  • Arrowhead Home & Builders Show
    Arrowhead Home & Builders Show
    Thu, Mar 30
    Duluth Entertainment - Convention Center
    Mar 30, 7:00 PM – Apr 02, 7:00 PM
    Duluth Entertainment - Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
    Using mushrooms to enhance the beauty of your home garden and landscape
    RSVP
  • Prohibition Repeal Day
    Prohibition Repeal Day
    Fri, Apr 07
    Summit Brewing Company
    Apr 07, 3:00 PM – Apr 08, 8:00 PM
    Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Cir, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Beer, Food, Music and You!
    RSVP
  • Spring Wild Mushroom & Plants Identification Class
    Spring Wild Mushroom & Plants Identification Class
    Sun, Apr 16
    Morrissey's Irish Pub
    Apr 16, 11:00 AM
    Morrissey's Irish Pub, 913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
    Positive identification of Morel, Oyster, Chicken of the Wood's, Puffball and Pheasant Back mushrooms, Ramps, Fiddleheads, Stinging Nettle & Spruce Tips
    Full Info & Tickets
  • *Duluth* Spring Wild Mushroom & Plants Identification Class
    *Duluth* Spring Wild Mushroom & Plants Identification Class
    Fri, Apr 21
    Canal Park Brewing Company, Duluth
    Apr 21, 5:30 PM
    Canal Park Brewing Company, Duluth, 300 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
    Positive identification of Morel, Oyster, Chicken of the Wood's, Puffball and Pheasant Back mushrooms, Ramps, Fiddleheads, Stinging Nettle & Spruce Tips
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Medicinal and Psychotropic Mushrooms
    Medicinal and Psychotropic Mushrooms
    Sat, Apr 22
    Dubh Linn Brew Pub, Duluth
    Apr 22, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Dubh Linn Brew Pub, Duluth, 109 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
    Beyond the Buzz: The Fascinating Science behind Medicinal and Psychotropic Mushrooms
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Mushroom Gardening
    Mushroom Gardening
    Sun, Apr 23
    Canal Park Brewing Company, Duluth
    Apr 23, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Canal Park Brewing Company, Duluth, 300 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
    Have the most unique garden on the block! Add beauty, color, and a bonus food source to your backyard garden.
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Wild Plants Fruit and Berries Identification Class
    Wild Plants Fruit and Berries Identification Class
    Sun, Apr 30
    Morrissey's Irish Pub
    Apr 30, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Morrissey's Irish Pub, 913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
    Positively identify six species of wild foods!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Morel Foray #1
    Morel Foray #1
    Sat, May 06
    Location is TBD within 90 Min of MSP
    May 06, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD within 90 Min of MSP
    Join Gentleman Forager Mike Kempenich as we hunt for the first morels of the season!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • MOREL FEST (FREE!)
    MOREL FEST (FREE!)
    Sun, May 07
    Lakes & Legends Brewing Company
    May 07, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
    Our annual celebration of all things morel!
    RSVP
  • Morel Foray #2
    Morel Foray #2
    Sat, May 13
    Location is TBD within 90 Min of MSP
    May 13, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD within 90 Min of MSP
    Join Gentleman Forager Mike Kempenich as we hunt for morels!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Morel Hootenanny
    Morel Hootenanny
    Fri, May 19
    Peterson, Minnesota
    May 19, 5:00 PM – May 21, 11:00 AM
    Peterson, Minnesota, Peterson, MN 55962, USA
    Morels, Food, Music, Fishing and Camping!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Gentleman Forager EATS Mobile Kitchen
    Gentleman Forager EATS Mobile Kitchen
    Sat, May 27
    Back Channel Brewing
    May 27, 12:00 PM – May 28, 8:00 PM
    Back Channel Brewing, 4787 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384, USA
    Gentleman Forager EATS - all made with locally sourced and hand-harvested ingredients. This is a free venue with food and beverage for purchase.
    RSVP
  • Summer Mushroom Identification Class
    Summer Mushroom Identification Class
    Sun, Jun 04
    Morrissey's Irish Pub
    Jun 04, 11:00 AM – Jun 05, 2:00 PM
    Morrissey's Irish Pub, 913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
    Learning to positively identify chanterelle, hedgehog, yellowfoot and black trumpet mushrooms
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Gentleman Forager EATS Mobile Kitchen
    Gentleman Forager EATS Mobile Kitchen
    Tue, Jun 06
    Midtown Farmers Market
    Jun 06, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Midtown Farmers Market, 2225 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA
    Gentleman Forager EATS - all made with locally sourced and hand-harvested ingredients. This is a free venue with food and beverage for purchase.
    RSVP
  • *Rochester* Summer Mushroom Identification Class
    *Rochester* Summer Mushroom Identification Class
    Sun, Jun 11
    Forager Brewery and Cafe
    Jun 11, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Forager Brewery and Cafe, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA
    Learn positive identification of Chanterelle, Hedgehog, Yellowfoot and Black Trumpet mushrooms!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Morel Madness Class & Tasting (Summer Mushrooms)
    Morel Madness Class & Tasting (Summer Mushrooms)
    Fri, Jun 16
    Root River 102 ~ Lanesboro, MN
    Jun 16, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Root River 102 ~ Lanesboro, MN, 102 Coffee St W, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
    Learn to positively identify chanterelle, hedgehog, yellowfoot and black trumpet mushrooms!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Wild Edible Plant ID Class & Pizza Party
    Wild Edible Plant ID Class & Pizza Party
    Sat, Jun 17
    Muddled Thyme
    Jun 17, 12:00 PM – Jun 18, 3:00 PM
    Muddled Thyme, 75 W 3rd St, Winona, MN 55987, USA
    Join Mike Kempenich of Gentleman Forager, with GF resident wild Plant Expert Jesse Armstrong, and learn how to positively identify six species of wild foods of Minnesota with tips on why, when, and where you can find them!
    Full Info & Tickets
  • Dan Patch Days with HAIRBALL
    Dan Patch Days with HAIRBALL
    Fri, Jun 23
    Savage Community Park
    Jun 23, 5:00 PM – Jun 24, 8:00 PM
    Savage Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave S, Savage, MN 55378, USA
    Family friendly food, music and fun!
    RSVP

Get ready for the ultimate wild food adventure with Gentleman Forager's special events! Whether you're a seasoned forager or a foodie looking to expand your culinary horizons, we have something for you.

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Join us at the Morel Fest and Chanterelle Shindig for a one-day mushroom extravaganza in the heart of Minneapolis! Taste the magic of these sought-after mushrooms in delicious dishes prepared by top local chefs, while enjoying live music, spectacular craft beverages from Lakes and Legends Brewing Company, and shopping for mushroom-related gear and clothing.

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For a wilder experience, come to our multi-day events like the Morel Hootenanny, Shroomapalooza, and Lobster Mushroom Jamboree, where you can camp under the stars in the Minnesota wilderness and forage for wild mushrooms alongside expert guides. Our top chefs will transform your harvest into delicious, gourmet meals, while live music keeps the party going into the night. For a more refined and exclusive dining experience, join us for one of our Wild Dinners. These unforgettable 5-course meals, prepared by the best area chefs, showcase the best of wild ingredients and offer a chance to indulge in a truly unique dining experience.

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At Gentleman Forager, we believe that there's no better way to connect with nature and appreciate its bounty than through food, music, and companionship. Join us for a wild ride that you'll never forget!

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