Wild Mushroom Festival

October 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Description

Celebrate all things mushroom at the Wild Mushroom Festival on Sunday, October 4! Learn about mushroom hunting and identification through woodland walks and talks with naturalists, foragers, and mushroom experts. Expand your knowledge at the mushroom identification table while exploring tastes of mushroom-themed food and drink from local chefs. Browse the expanded Mushroom Marketplace, with artists, mycologists, foragers, crafters, growers, and chefs offering items for sale. We will also have a local tattoo artist pop-up offering mushroom-themed designs and live music to enjoy while exploring the festival. Entry begins promptly at 12 pm and the festival runs until 4 pm. Advanced ticket purchase is required; the festival is expected to sell out early. Tickets: dpnc.org/mushroom Adults: $36 (includes 12 food tickets, entry to marketplace, access to all educational talks and walks, and crafts) Children: $18 (includes 6 food tickets, entry to marketplace, access to all educational talks and walks, and crafts) Additional food tickets are available for purchase for $1 at the festival. Thank you for your support of Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center through your ticket purchase.