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
