Tour an Indoor Controlled Environment Mushroom Farm – Four Star Mushrooms

Saturday, May 9 | 12:00 PM CDT

Event Overview

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series “The Bear,” where our mushrooms were featured by the show’s chefs.

During this tour, you’ll discover how exotic culinary mushrooms are cultivated for Chicago’s top Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrated chefs. Explore 17 diverse climate-controlled grow rooms and follow every stage of the mushroom-growing process, from spore to harvest.

See how raw substrate is bagged and sterilized, inoculated, and then staged to incubate. Learn about regenerative agriculture and how mushroom cultivation plays a critical role.

Experience how advanced agricultural technology and Lake Michigan water produces sustainable, flavorful mushrooms that grace everything from tacos to fine dining plates.

This behind-the-scenes adventure is perfect for food lovers and curious minds, offering an unforgettable look at the future of farming and flavor.

The tour is ~60 minutes.

Host: Four Star Mushrooms


Location

320 N Oakley Blvd. Chicago IL 60612

Date and Time

Saturday, May 9, from 12pm to 1pm


Cost

Event is free by entering code: FREETOUR


Event Type

Tour