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Title: Mushroom Festival
Post by: taylor made on March 13, 2015, 07:16:45 AM

Any dates for this years Mushroom Festival in Uzumlu?

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: nichola on March 13, 2015, 07:27:34 AM

10th, 11th and 12th April apparently.

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: DonM on March 13, 2015, 13:29:54 PM

That is not good news, the same weekend as the Race for life Turkey is on.

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: Rimms on March 14, 2015, 06:33:13 AM

In our defense, we chose the Race for Life date long before the mushroom festival date has been announced and if you think about it, our event will be over by 11:00am for most people so still plenty of time to head up and join the celebrations in Uzumlu.

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: Hamlet on March 14, 2015, 17:41:49 PM

Also bear in mind that the Mushroom Festival runs (no pun intended) for 3 days & well into the night  8)

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: sue mac on March 15, 2015, 09:29:08 AM

I have never been to the mushroom festival and am lucky enough to be out from 7th -20th April this year. We've booked Sunday lunch at the wine house on 12th......what sort of stuff can we expect in the village that day? Thanks

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: scorcher on March 15, 2015, 12:30:48 PM

Not too many mushrooms is the norm- might be better this year!

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: nichola on March 15, 2015, 18:17:32 PM

Normally there are all sorts of stalls selling crafts and home made goodies, some for charity others private sellers. There is usually some kind of entertainment and maybe there will be some live music in the evenings. People who love there can probably elaborate.

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: suehugh on March 16, 2015, 14:58:16 PM

Mushroom soup conjured up in a big black cauldron set on a wood fire in the square
Every family in the village selling homemade pancakes, meatballs, azure pudding.
Homemade awnings stretched between the village houses on the main street
Carpets draped on the walls. Reminiscent of Bedouin tents
Pop up stalls and shops selling handicrafts, fancy goods, magic carpets, many run by the villagers themselves.
A wander through the side streets accompanied by the sound of the looms " clacking "
A large stage in the centre of the village showcasing an array of entertainment. Look out for the "five ladies and drums" and the children's mandolin band.
Particular souvenirs to think about; Uzumlu wine, Mushrooms and of course the famous woven products from those looms.
Well worth a visit

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: sue mac on March 17, 2015, 20:24:52 PM

sounds fab!

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: Highlander on March 17, 2015, 21:03:19 PM

Quote from: nichola on March 15, 2015, 18:17:32 PM

People who love there can probably elaborate.

Not on a family forum surely  ;)

Title: Re: Mushroom Festival
Post by: nichola on March 18, 2015, 07:01:55 AM

Haha I wondered who and how long before someone picked up on that  ;D