7th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest

Join us for the 7th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest 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, guided walks, art projects, storytelling, films, kids activities, and more! Thursday Night Science Pub, Friday Night Fungus Bazaar Art Night, Craft Market, Saturday Night Forest Walks and so much more.
Join knowledge holders from the local community and from across the Salish Sea Region for this full emmersion 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. Buy your tickets HERE
This Pass gets you access to all onsite workshops, presentations, knowledge sharing circles, Fungus Bazaar, films and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to register for the guided walks & Science Pub (additional costs apply).
Think of it as a Fungus Fringe Festival – your Fungus Fest Pass gets you access to a tonne of awesome programing – and gets you first in line to register for events with limited capacity!
Stay tuned for schedules, speakers and other details! Don’t delay – this event will sell out.
Cumberland’s annual Fungus Fest is generously supported by Harmonic Arts, Current Environmental, Cumberland Guesthouse, and Experience Comox Valley.
Want to join us as a sponsor of our 2026 event? 100% of proceeds support our stewardship, education and land protection efforts! Message courtney@cumberlandforest.com
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