Cumberland Fungus Fest October 2-5, 2025 Cumberland, B.C. https://www.cumberlandforest.com/forest-event/6th-annual-cumberland-fungus-fest/
" Join us for the Cumberland Forest's 6th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest. This interdisciplinary celebration of all things fungus (and forest ecology) features talks, workshops, Science Pub, art projects, guided walks, immersive experiences, Fungus Bazaar, family activities, long table Harvest Dinner and more! Think of it as a "Fungus Fringe Festival". Your $40 weekend pass ($20 for 18 and under, free for babes in arms) gets you all-access to the Science Pub, talks and presentation, screenings, workshops, family activities, craft markets, and evening celebrations! Explore the science, medicine, food, meaning, mythology and creative manifestations of fungus from knowledge holders. *Additional registration and fees for the guided walk series (due to limited space) and the long table dinner. You must have a weekend pass to register. Thurs eve - Fungus Fest Science Pub Friday afternoon - school programs, workshops, walks and talks Fri eve - Fungus Bazaar (music, art, craft, stories, films) Saturday all day - workshops, walks and talks and craft market Sat eve - Long Table Harvest Stew and Community Square Dance Sunday - workshops, walks and talks, "fungus round up" - wraps up the festival at 4 pm 100% of proceeds from our annual Fungus Fest supports the land protection, stewardship and education work of the Cumberland Forest Society. Interesting in joining us as a Fungus Fest sponsor? Message Courtney at courtney@cumberlandforest.com Want to volunteer for this years festival - message heather@cumberlandforest.com and sign up now! Are you a fungus or forest ecology knowledge holder and you want to get involved as a presenter, guide or activity leader? message meaghan@cumberlandforest.com" https://cumberlandforest.tickit.ca/events/30276
Updates: Oct 2 Thurs eve – Fungus Fest Science Pub Oct 3 Friday afternoon – school programs, workshops, walks and talks Fri eve – Fungus Bazaar (music, art, craft, stories, films) Oct 4 Saturday all day – workshops, walks and talks and craft market Sat eve – Long Table Harvest Stew and Community Square Dance Oct 5 Sunday – workshops, walks and talks, “fungus round up” – wraps up the festival at 4 pm We're really excited about our 2025 event, which coincides with our 25th anniversary and the launch of our Middle Earth land purchase campaign (261 acres of forest, creek and wetlands east of the Cumberland Forest). Check out the 2024 Fungus Fest video from our friends at Fox & Bee video:
Early Bird Passes for the 6th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest are on sale now until Friday September 12th and then the prices go up! We have a fabulous fest shaping up with fungus knowledge holders, foragers, forest ecologists, herbalists, and artists from across the Salish Sea. Weekend pass holders get access to all the site based talks, presentations, workshops, Thursday Science Pub, fireside circles, Fungus Bazaar and Market and more. Pass holders are also first in line to register for additional guided walks (limited space) and get a great deal on the 'Forage Feast and Frolic' tickets Saturday eve! What are you waiting for? Best $40 you'll ever spend friends! Plus all proceeds support the work of the CCFS!
