Name: Morel Feast
Start: 2026-05-28T18:00:00-05:00
Location: The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge

~ A Firehouse Performing Arts Center Fundraiser ~
Morel Feast
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Thursday, May 28
at The Hook and Ladder Theater
Cocktails & Snacks - 6pm
Dinner (Station Service) - 7:00pm
21+
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Reservations: $110 (Tickets limited)
NO REFUNDS
(This event sells-out every year, so please don’t wait to secure your tickets.)
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Attention Minnesota Foodies!
The non-profit Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to announce another sure sign of spring with the return of it’s Annual Morel Feast Fundraiser on Thursday, May 28th, 2026, featuring another outstanding mix of local chef-talent with the focus on eclectic preparations of Minnesota’s state fungus, the mighty Morel!
As in past years, The Hook & Ladder Theater will be transformed for one-night only into a pop-up culinary exploration of this coveted rite-of-spring with live entertainment with Nicholas David, complimentary Craft Beers by Summit and a wide variety of complimentary Wines.
The 2026 Morel Feast will be safely held as an indoor/outdoor theater/patio event and Tickets will be limited to just (120) guests in total, with our friends at The Gentleman Forager again providing us with fresh mushrooms!
Guests will receive a punch card upon arrival, each punch is good for (1) sample plate at every chef station, in addition to the apps, the salads, a variety of fried fresh Morel preparations and beverages!
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6-7pm - Guest arrival, happy-hour/snacks featuring:
Music by Nicholas David
Fresh-baked, sliced French bread from Patisserie 46
Délice de Bourgogne Cheeses
Complimentary beverages from Summit Brewing and a wide variety of vintners!
Gentleman Forager sourced Fresh morels mushrooms fried in: Amish roll-butterand/or Maytag Blue Cheese
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7pm - Salads & Protein
Salad: Fresh micro-greens tossed in a light Italian vinaigrette
Grilled Ukrainian (Kramarczuk’s) prosciutto wrapped fresh-picked asparagus spears drizzled in a lemon-morel butter
Protein: Senterz’s home-smoked Morel & Swiss sausage, an annual Hook preparation, charcuterie boards and much more!
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7pm - Station-served Chef Courses* featuring amazing morel-based dishes from:
Chef Derik Moran @ Saint Genevieve
Chef Bryant Castro @ Hell’s Kitchen
Chef Sandra Sherva @ Savory Bake House
Chef Bob Samuelson @ Grumpy’s Bar & Grill
Chef Lutinji @ Lutunji’s Palate
Plus More Specials Chefs TBA Soon!
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*The full list of participating chefs and the Chef Menu will be announced to ticket holders one-week out!
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** Some people are allergic to even the safest mushrooms. The first time you try a new wild mushroom, it is important that you eat only a small amount. Most wild mushrooms should not be eaten in large quantities since they are difficult to digest. Please consume responsibly. The Hook and it’s partners are not responsible for any adverse reactions brought upon by unknown allergies and/or over consumption.
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Thank you to our supporting partners:
Summit Brewing, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Arbeiter Brewing, Nobool Presents, Gentleman Forager