Wine and Cheese in the Trees featuring Joe Holmes of Shenandoah Mushroom.
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
$45 Registration (Includes 1 drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres).
Member discounts apply.
The evening's presentation will feature Shenandoah Mushroom founder, Joe Holmes, along with his partner Joann, own and operate this full-service gourmet mushroom farm that vends at the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market.
The talk will include a crash course on types of mushrooms and gourmet mushrooms, and then a walkthrough of the way Shenandoah Mushroom grows on their farm. Also included:
- Exciting new frontiers of mushroom cultivation
- Mycoremediation and other novel uses of mushrooms
- Advice for starting your own growing operation at home
Registration is required.
JMU Dining Services will provide delicious hors d'oeuvres that include ingredients derived from locally sourced ingredients with a variety of thirst-quenching beverages, including wine and beer, chosen to compliment the flavors. A chef from JMU Dining Services, will be available to chat with guests about how they developed a lovely meal for the event. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided and alcoholic beverage options will be available for purchase at our cash bar (registration includes one free beverage ticket upon entry).
Put this event on your calendar today and register before spots fill up!