The 7th annual Cumberland Fungus Fest is just around the corner Thursday October 1st to Sunday October 4th in the Village of Cumberland.
This 4 day interdisciplinary celebration of fungus and forest ecology includes presentations, knowledge sharing, music, guided walks, art projects, storytelling, films, kids activities, and more! Thursday Night Science Pub, Friday Night Fungus Bazaar Art Night & Craft Market, Saturday Night Lush Valley Dinner & Concert, Sunday Pathways to Reconciliation Workshop and so much more.
Join knowledge holders from the local community and from across the Salish Sea Region for this full emersion into the fantastic world of fungi. Early Bird Fungus Fest Passes are on sale now for $45. Youth Passes 12-21 only $25. Child Passes under 12 $10. Babes in arms/buggies/backpacks FREE.
EARLY BIRD PASSES ON SALE TILL SEPT 15th
AFTER SEPT 15th PASSES GO UP TO $60
WALKS AND SPECIAL EVENT REGISTRATION OPEN September 21st
This Pass gets you access to all onsite workshops, presentations, knowledge sharing circles, art projects, Fungus Bazaar, films and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to register for dinner, guided walks, limited capacity workshops.
Think of it as a Fungus Fringe Festival – your Fungus Fest Pass gets you access to a ton of awesome programing – and gets you first in line to register for events with limited capacity!
Don’t delay – this event will sell out.
Find out all about our 2026 Presenters HERE
Cumberland’s annual Fungus Fest is generously supported by Harmonic Arts, Eatmore Sprouts, Honey Grove Bakery, Current Environmental, Cumberland Guesthouse, Tree Lady.ca, Hunter Family Foundation, Honey Grove Bakery, Natural Pastures Cheese, Sure Copy Center, Black Bear Herbs and Experience Comox Valley. 100% of proceeds from this event support our stewardship, education and land protection efforts!
Looking to join the volunteer crew or participate as a (fungus or forest themed) vendor for this epic event? Message heather@cumberlandforest.com
Are you a knowledge holder, storyteller, or world weaver willing to share your knowledge and be part of the 2026 program? Message meaghan@cumberlandforest.com