Holiday Forest Fair

The Holiday Forest Fair

The Holiday Forest Fair is an event created for nature enthusiasts. It’s a celebration and gathering for all friends of the forests, featuring vendors, demonstrations, food, raffle, Santa, and more!

Special guests including Robin Greenfield, ForagerChef, Sam Thayer, and Hank Shaw!

Mark your calendar for the next Holiday Forest Fair!

Date: December 13, 2025
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Mustard Seed Garden Center in Chaska, MN

Follow the Forest Fair on Instagram or the Facebook event page to see more info on vendors, demonstrations, food and activities.

RSVP HERE to help us plan for the right number of attendees.

Vendors

40 nature-themed vendors, including but not limited to authors, artists, and consumable products. A list of vendors can be seen here.

Space is limited and vendors are chosen on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out this application or send us questions in the form at the bottom of the page.

Demonstrations

Demonstrations by experts every 45 minutes! Check out this amazing line-up including special guests Robin Greenfield, ForagerChef, Sam Thayer, and Hank Shaw!

Schedule:
11:10 – Sam Thayer – How to Make Hickory Nut Milk
12:00 – Hank Shaw – Mushroom Tacos Cooking Demo
12:50 – Kristy Johnson – Making a Home Apothecary
1:40 – Kayla Garland – Foraging Incense + Smoke Cleansing Bundle Craft
2:30 – MN Mycological Society – Mushroom Identification
3:20 – Alan Bergo – Cooking Demo
4:10 – Robin Greenfield – Foraging 100% of My Food For a Year

Food and Beverages

COME HUNGRY AND THIRSTY! Fat Pants Brewery will have adult beverages, chicken & mushroom lettuce wraps (vegan option), pork sliders, and creamy wild mushroom soup. The Pizza Karma food truck will also be there! Elevated Spores will have a variety of beverages including mushroom coffee and Apple Chai. Hot apple cider from Sam Thayer’s orchard will also be available.

Activities

Live Music by Tom Savre
Henna by Shark Shredder
Ornament Making with Morels and Memories
Coloring table
Pictures with Santa (until 1pm) and Morel Man
Raffle Drawing

“I felt overwhelmed by how much helpful information there was! I had no idea I would walk out with an education – seriously all my friends and family have been rolling their eyes about what I learned. Haha! I stayed for Sam Thayer’s demo even though I didn’t think I was interested in hickory nuts. Apparently I AM interested in hickory nuts, thanks to Sam. He is a one-of-a-kind human. Just hearing him say “this is from one of my favorite trees…” made me become more human again. ” HE Becker

“This is my Disney World!” attendee at the 2024 Holiday Forest Fair

“I have finally met “my people” and didn’t feel like a weirdo for my obsession with plants.” M. Egan