Humongous Fungus Fest

05/29/2026

Only 63 days untill Humongous Fungus Fest!
Vendor spots are filling up fast. If you’ve been waiting to sign up, this is your nudge. Don’t miss the mushroom magic 🍄

05/29/2026

Think you can handle the heat?
The 2nd Annual BBQ Contest is firing up Saturday, Aug 1st during Humongous Fungus Fest!
🍖 Chicken, Pork, Ribs + People’s Choice
🎶 Music, food, bragging rights
📍 Behind 301 Superior Ave, next to the BIG PIZZA

Grab your tongs or just bring your appetite. Consider joining the fun!

Do you have what it takes to be the best at BBQ? Our Second Annual "SMOKE IT UP" BBQ competition is on! Call Pete Golob or Pat Sommers to get signed UP. You do not have to be a professional to do this. It's a great day downtown behind Ben Franklin Crystal Falls.

05/18/2026

🏎️💨 READY TO RACE, CRYSTAL FALLS?!
The Soapbox Derby is coming and we want YOU in the driver’s seat!

🏁 CRYSTAL FALLS SOAP BOX DERBY 🏁
Friday, July31st

Time to build your racer! We’re looking for drivers in 3 age groups:

AGE GROUPS:
• 8-12 years old • 13-16 years old • 17+ years old
RACE DAY INFO:
• Inspection: Right after the parade • Races start: 6:00pm • Sign-up deadline: July 10th

CAR BUILDING RULES:
• Must have 4 wheels touching the ground
• Gravity-powered ONLY. No motors, wind, kinetics, or other propulsion
• Must have working brakes. Fred Flintstone brakes are NOT acceptable.
This is a downhill course
• Must have steering: rope, feet, steering wheel, etc • Helmets required. Knee and elbow pads highly recommended
• Must have an eyebolt attached securely to front AND rear for tow-back up the hill
• Max size: 4' wide x 8' long
• No PVC pipe or plastic frames
• No luges, skateboards, skateboard wheels, or caster wheels
• No extra weight added in/on the car
• One person per vehicle only

The soapbox derby will take place July 31st after the 5:00pm parade. Soapbox Derby will be held on Marquette Avenue.

👇 CLICK BELOW to download + print your entry forms
📝 Fill ‘em out, toss in your registration fee
📬 Send it all back by July 10th or you’ll miss the starting line!

No forms = no racing. Don’t get left in the dust 😎

I understand that participation in soapbox derby racing involves inherent and unavoidable risks. These risks include, but are not limited to: collisions with other cars, barriers, spectators or objects; rollovers; mechanical failure; loss of control; falls; and weather conditions. These risks can re...

05/18/2026

UPDATE:
The Humongous Fungus Fest parade will be July 31st at 5:00pm

05/18/2026

🍄 ATTENTION ALL FUN-GI’S & FUN-GALS 🍄
It’s YOUR turn to design the official Humongous Fungus Fest t-shirt!

Theme: SPORE-TACULAR CRYSTAL FALLS
We want to wear YOUR art all over town. No AI, just pure homegrown talent.

How to enter:
📍 Drop off: City Hall or Black Dog Printing
📧 Email: [email protected]
📮 Mail: PO Box 233

Must include: Crystal Falls + Spore-Tacular theme
Deadline: JULY 6TH – don’t let this deadline decompose!

Winner gets bragging rights + their art on EVERYONE. Let’s see what you’ve spore! 👇

05/17/2026

🚨 VENDOR ALERT: ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! 🚨

The Humungous Fungus Fest Craft & Vendor Show is almost FULL!

05/15/2026

🍄🔥 CALLING ALL FUN-GIS & FUN-GALS! 🔥🍄
Got a dish that slaps? Prove it at the Fungus Fest Cook Off!

Spice up your Friday before the Humongous Fungus Fest Parade rolls at 4pm!

📍 Harbour House Museum, Crystal Falls
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026 | ⏰ 1:00 PM SHARP
Dishes due by 12:30pm - then we eat, judge, and crown a champ!

05/14/2026

Want to help keep Crystal Falls FUN? 🎉

We’re raising money to bring more activities and events to town, and YOU can help!

I’m looking for a few awesome volunteers to take 1 hour shifts from 10am untill 4pm at the Dunk Tank during Humongous Fungus Fest on August 1st 🎯💦

Every splash raises funds that go right back into community events for all of us.

Who’s in? Drop a comment or DM me if you’re willing to get a little wet for a great cause! 👇

05/13/2026

Get ready, Crystal Falls! 🍄 Our exclusive drink vendors Buddha Bean Coffee Co. & Boujie Bevs have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind menu just for Humongous Fungous Fest. Come sip something special with us!

80 days untill Humongous Fungus Fest 🍄 😃

05/12/2026

Just unearthed these Humongous Fungus Fest buttons! 😂 Who else kept theirs from back in the day? Drop a pic if you did below.