NYC Fungus Festival
When: Sun., Oct. 23, 2022 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The New York Mycological Society presents a celebration of all things fungi at New York City’s very first Fungus Festival.
Like New Yorkers, fungi are fascinating, surprising, diverse and interconnected. That’s why the New York Mycological Society is celebrating them at New York City’s very first Fungus Festival on Randall’s Island Park, on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, from 11 AM – 3 PM. This free community event welcomes mushroom-curious amateurs and experts of all ages!
Mushroom displays and identification tables Expert-led mushroom walks Art and cultivation workshops Food and mushroom tea samples Lectures by experts on a variety of topics Kids activities (face painting, costume making and art workshops) Mushroom books, merchandise and art Excursiones en Español and much more!FAQs
- Mushroom tasting samples while supplies last. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
- Randall’s Island Urban farm is wheelchair-accessible, but the surface is mulch and therefore uneven.
- Event is rain or shine except in the case of heavy rain.
Our partners
Smallhold
James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center
Latino Outdoors
The NYU Mycology Group
Cornell Small Farms Program
Museo Del Hongo
Alli Wist + Lisa Schonberg
Smallhold
James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center
Latino Outdoors
The NYU Mycology Group
Cornell Small Farms Program
Museo Del Hongo
Alli Wist + Lisa Schonberg
Directions
Randall’s Island Urban Farm is located at Ward’s Meadow Loop, Randall’s Island. Directions for walking, biking, public transportation and more can be found here: https://randallsisland.org/visit/general-information/
Randall’s Island Urban Farm is located at Ward’s Meadow Loop, Randall’s Island. Directions for walking, biking, public transportation and more can be found here: https://randallsisland.org/visit/general-information/
About the New York Mycological Society
NYMS was founded 60 years ago by avantgarde composer John Cage and friends. It’s New York City’s very own mushroom club and open to anyone with an interest in fungi. Our 1,400+ members enjoy walks every weekend, ID session, lectures, workshops, free microscope and DNA lab rentals and much more. Our mission is to document the amazing fungal diversity in New York City’s parks for science and conservation and introduce more people to the wonderful world of fungi.
Buy tickets/get more info nowNYMS was founded 60 years ago by avantgarde composer John Cage and friends. It’s New York City’s very own mushroom club and open to anyone with an interest in fungi. Our 1,400+ members enjoy walks every weekend, ID session, lectures, workshops, free microscope and DNA lab rentals and much more. Our mission is to document the amazing fungal diversity in New York City’s parks for science and conservation and introduce more people to the wonderful world of fungi.