The 6th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest is HERE.
If you have left things till the last minute (you silly little mushroom) and you still hope to attend this interdisciplinary festival of fungus and forest ecology – here’s what you need to know!
TODAY (Thursday) – there is reading and book signing with forest ecologist, mycologist and writer Andy MacKinnon at the Cumberland Museum and Archives at 4 pm! All are welcome!
1. There are some Weekend Passes still available for Friday – Sunday (excluding Thursday eve). These passes include unlimited access to 45 (45!!) site based talks, art experiences, panels, and workshops over the 3 days. Did you hear that? 45! Yes, we are a little ‘extra’ .
2. While some walks are sold out, there are still amazing walks to register for on all 3 days. We send you the walk registration link as soon as you buy your tickets. Explore the Cumberland Forest with these forest ecology and mycology giants ❤ and expand your understanding of the ecosystems around us!
3. Thursday’s Science Pub is SOLD OUT
Full Weekend pass holders have priority admission. If you are planning to attend you must arrive before 645. Doors (and bar) open at 6:15. Seating at the Science Pub is limited – it is possible we’ll run out of space. Be flexible. Be patient. If you are desperate to attend, and don’t have a weekend pass, you could line up and see if there are any standby or no show tickets at 6:45 but don’t hold your breath.
4. If you lean more towards the “Arts and Culture” side of fungus – this festival is for you! We have Field Sketching workshops, a Guided photography walk, Lino printing, mushroom origami, mycelial clowning, foragers tea parties, felting workshops, awesome music Friday and Saturday eve, and an amazing Saturday afternoon weaving workshop with Plants are Teachers.
5. Friday nights you can just drop in at The Fungus Bazaar! Come between 7-10 (pay at the door $5 – $10 suggested donation) and take in some amazing crafters, fireside chats on all things fungus related, and music from DJ Driem (inside) and Tsimka and Michael Red (outside)! Free for pass holders of course!
6. Saturday Harvest Dinner + Square Dance are almost gone! (25 left for weekend pass holders only). We’re serving up a casual community dinner of harvest stews, salads, breads and sides with LUSH Valley Food Action Society and then hanging out to square dance with the Western Family String Band. No square dancce experience necessary. All ages welcome.
7. Do we have stuff for kids? Totally! Kids and youth are welcome on walks and for talks and workshops. We have art projects with Vancouver Island VI Regional Library Cumberland, Wild Child RootZ and Danu Folk School and more PLUS we have a few walks specifically for families including a Family Fungus Bioblitz walk in Coal Creek Historic Park Saturday morning!
8. Only want to come Sunday? Busy weekend? For $20 you can grab a Sunday only pass and still get to connect with the Fungus Fest crew!
9. Our friends at Weird Cinema (hosted at Weird Church Cumberland) are hosting a cool mini Fungus Film Fest on Saturday afternoon
You can drop in for free with your weekend pass OR anyone is welcome by donation to the Red Roof Campaign.
HERE IS THE FRI- SUN TICKET LINK!
This interdisciplinary festival of fungus and forest ecology is presented by the Cumberland Forest Society with the generous support of our sponsors including Catherine Worthy – Oakwyn Realty Ltd – Vancouver Island Realtor. Current Environmental, Tree Island Gourmet Yogurt, Megan Trumble Design, Cumberland Brewing Company, LUSH Valley Food Action Society, Mycota Foraging, Weird Cinema, Cumberland Guest House, Mumby’s Aboriculture Consulting, Honey Grove Bakery, Eatmore Sprouts & Greens Ltd., Natural Pastures Cheese Company, and Harmonic Arts!