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Mushroom Festival 2023
October 29, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us for Mount Pisgah Arboretum’s annual celebration of all things fungi! In partnership with Lane Community College and Cascade Mycological Society, we once again present our Mushroom Festival on October 29th from 10 am to 5 pm.
With cider pressing, a scarecrow contest, a full line-up of musical acts, arts and crafts, food, and one of the largest displays of mushroom species on the West coast, there is something for everyone. Come join us for the fun(gi)!
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. https://events.humanitix.com/mushroomfest23
Tickets are $15, free for Arboretum members. Children under 12 do not need a ticket.
Festival Activities:
- A huge mushroom exhibit where you can learn about hundreds of local species!
- Edible and poisonous mushrooms display
- Live music
- Guided nature walks by local naturalists
- Mushroom vendors
- Local foods, arts, and crafts
- Kids’ crafts and activities
- Cider pressing, scarecrow contest, and hay rides
Scarecrow Contest!
The scarecrow contest is a beloved tradition at the Mushroom Festival! Prizes are awarded for Outstanding in its Field (best of show), Too Ghoul for School (best youth entry), Classically Corny (funniest), and Most Likely to Scare a Crow (scariest), with all voting by Festival attendees. Are you interested in participating in the Scarecrow Contest? Email Education Manager Sara Spoden for more information.
The iNaturalist mycoblitz is a complementary event to our in-person Mushroom Festival. From October 19th through October 28th, all mushroom and lichen observations in Lane County that are uploaded to iNaturalist will be added to the project. A big thanks to Lane Community College and Cascade Mycological Society for facilitating the event! Check out the project webpage for more information!
Performance Schedule
10:00AM – To The Stars
11:15AM – Jen Sennett
12:30PM – Bake Club
1:45PM – Ballet Folklórico Colibrí
3:00PM – Molasses
4:15PM – Satori Bob
ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED. https://events.humanitix.com/mushroomfest23
Tickets are $15, free for Arboretum members. Children under 12 do not need a ticket.
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