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The Festival Star is the Mushroom

The Festival Star is the Mushroom

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill has long held the reputation of “Mushroom Capital of the World,” a title rooted in its vibrant and longstanding mushroom farming heritage. For 42 years the Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival has organized a 2-day festival on Memorial weekend, attracting thousands of visitors to the City to dine, dance, shop, and learn more about fungi. This year festival goers can:

-Venture over to the Rose Garden to get the full mushroom experience including cooking demos, health benefits, growing techniques, and even purchase a growing kit to test their green thumb.

-Visit food vendors showcasing Mushroom dishes from stuffed, sautéed, sandwiched, deep fried and grilled. Adventurous adults are encouraged to try the Mushroom Beer! 

-Dance, or at least tap a foot, to live music on three different stages.

-Shop from 150+ unique and boutique vendors.

Learn more and purchase festival tickets HERE.

 
Downtown Hotel Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

Downtown Hotel Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

By Brittney Sherman

Set to debut in Silicon Valley, The MOHI by Appellation will be a 76-room hotel offering thoughtful dining, a lush pool oasis and spa, and standout wedding and event venues to the emerging food and wine destination of Morgan Hill. True to Appellation’s food-first ethos and the rich culinary abundance of Morgan Hill, The MOHI by Appellation will introduce a dynamic collection of four food and beverage concepts, each offering a distinct experience while collectively shaping the hotel’s social and cultural energy. Rooted in local sourcing and seasonal expression, the hotel’s lineup of unique bars and restaurants, is designed to draw both guests and locals alike, positioning the hotel as the hub for Morgan Hill’s next chapter. 

Read the full Press Release HERE

 
EDES Building wins gold!

EDES Building wins gold!

By Brittney Sherman

In competition with more than 675 entries worldwide, KTGY, the designer of Cura Gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill, received five Grand Awards and seven Awards of Merit in the 2025 Gold Nugget Awards competition. These awards represent the oldest and most prestigious design awards program in the nation. The Cura Gallery project (listed as “The EDES”) received an award for the best commercial project.

Read the full article HERE.

 
Where culture, community, and hospitality thrive

Where culture, community, and hospitality thrive

By Brittney Sherman

When Dan McCranie decided to build an art gallery in Downtown Morgan Hill, he made clear he wanted none of the white walls and sharp lines found in traditional galleries. Instead, he mixed materials, shapes, colors and used mass-timber to design a building that in itself is a piece of art. Cura Contemporary Art Gallery exhibits both emerging and mid-career artists from the Bay Area and beyond in an open and engaging environment. Representing a large variety of styles and mediums, the featured artwork gives a fresh perspective and often has a deep connection to process and materiality. In addition to thoughtfully curated exhibitions, the gallery will host artist workshops, unique culinary experiences, and special events. It is truly a space where culture, community, and hospitality are blended and celebrated.

Read the full article on Architectural Record HERE!

 
Median trees shine twinkle pink

Median trees shine twinkle pink

By Brittney Sherman

If you drive through Downtown Morgan Hill tonight, you might notice that the center median trees from Main-2nd Street are covered in pink twinkling lights! This is the latest project funded and organized by the Downtown Morgan Hill Improvement District, a nonprofit organization that manages the Property Business Improvement District funds. In 2024, the organization illuminated trees around Depot and the Railroad Park to increase safety and beautification in that area. Phase 2 of the project was to implement lights on all center median trees on Monterey Road between Main-Dunne. The color, intensity, and motion of the lights can be changed to coincide with holidays and seasons. The remaining blocks of the Downtown median trees are expected to be strung with lights by the end of February.

Learn more about the DMHID HERE!

 
A public art conversation

A public art conversation

By Brittney Sherman

Join the City of Morgan Hill for a Public Art Conversation on October 14th from 5p to 8:30p, to receive updates on signature Downtown projects, learn what the City is currently doing to support art activations, and hear from industry professionals. Community engagement stations will collect community feedback on future art programming, performance art, culinary art, artist housing, makers spaces, and live music. Live performances will take place from 5p-6p and formal programming, including two panel discussions, will take place from 6p-8p.

Learn more and RSVP HERE.

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