Fungi Festival 
and Cultural Convergence

Nov 16 & 17, 2024
The Mendocino Coast Mushroom Club is pleased to present our first Fungi Festival and Cultural Convergence on November 16 and 17, 2024 at the fabulous Caspar Community Center and points beyond.
MCMC is bringing together poets, authors, artists, craftspeople, farmers, foragers, land stewards, guides and the myco-curious in a two day cultural convergence to explore and celebrate mushrooms and their many uses. Our incredibly talented and creative locals will be joined by two nationally known authors to share their stories and knowledge with you. 

Tickets
Special pricing for Members and Youth--Kids under 12 get in free!
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Renew your membership now or become a member to receive the special discount code.

​Tickets on sale now!

Events & Activities
Check the schedule of events for a complete listing of all speakers, activities and events, including times, locations, and detailed descriptions.

​Most events and activities will be held at the Caspar Community Center, which will be open from 11:00-7:00 both days.
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*Limited to 30 participants. Register when you purchase tickets.
**Morning forays will be held in Jackson Demonstration State Forest.
  • Poetry readings
  • Film screening of Try it and See and Q&A
  • Culturally diverse story sharing
  • Mushroom dye exhibit and demo
  • Book readings with Q&A
  • Mushroom propagation workshop*
  • Activities for kids
  • Sewing and drawing in Redwood Time
  • Mushroom dye workshop*
  • Wild mushroom display
  • ​Spore print making
  • Guided forays**
…and more!
Photo credit: Susan Hornyak
Eugenia Bone
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Art Goodtimes
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Wilder Herbertson - Human Becoming
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Zappa Montag: Black to the Land
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Lama Nasser-Gammett: The Forest People
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Eric Schramm - Mendocino Mushrooms
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Anne Beck
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Miriam and Felicia Rice
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Myra and Dorothy Beebee, Artists
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Martin Beebee, Filmmaker
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Devreaux Baker
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Riantee Rand
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Frej Barty
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Kirk Lumpkin
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Larry Felson
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Joe Smith

Food
Mushroom-themed food by Petite Percebes will be available for purchase in the Festival Hall Saturday and Sunday.
A special Mushroom Dinner will be offered at Good Bones Kitchen on Sunday evening, across the road from the Caspar Community Center. *Dinner not included with Festival Ticket.*
Coffee will be available at no charge thanks to the generosity of Thanksgiving Coffee.

Wares
Artisans and Craftspeople will have their mushroom-themed wares for sale in the Festival Hall.
Come find gifts for the holidays or treat yourself to wild foraged mushrooms, stickers, clothing, artwork, mushroom knives, books, leather goods, mushroom salts, teas, mushroom-dyed goods, and so much more.

About the Festival
The festival is a fundraiser for the Mendocino Coast Mushroom Club, an economic boost for our community, and a showcase for the rich diversity of expression within our coastal community in praise and support of fungi and the natural world. The event is all volunteer–run, as is the club. All club proceeds will be used to fund future club events that promote awareness of the many ways in which mushrooms enhance our lives.

Thanks to our festival Sponsors