Fungi The Festival
Highlights
- Explore guided forest walks that reveal the hidden beauty of Tasmania's diverse fungi ecosystems.
- Savour fungi-inspired menus crafted from local produce, showcasing Tasmania's vibrant food scene.
- Engage in hands-on workshops and talks that deepen your understanding of fungi's ecological and culinary significance.
- Connect with local growers and makers across various regions, celebrating community and creativity during this unique festival.
Fungi The Festival is a Northern Tasmanian celebration of mushrooms, creativity and connection, held across Tasmania from May 30th to June 7th.
Bringing together food lovers, nature enthusiasts, artists and curious minds, the festival showcases the diverse and fascinating world of fungi through a rich program of events. Discover guided forest walks, foraging experiences, hands-on workshops, talks, exhibitions and film screenings that explore the ecological, cultural and culinary significance of fungi.
Taste your way through Tasmania’s vibrant food scene with fungi-inspired menus, local produce and unique dining experiences. Meet growers, makers and experts, explore mushroom farms and uncover the vital role fungi play in healthy ecosystems.
Events take place across multiple regions, offering opportunities to connect with Tasmania’s landscapes, communities and creative spaces. Whether you’re new to fungi or already fascinated, the program is designed to be accessible, engaging and inspiring.
Fungi The Festival invites you to slow down, look closer and experience the hidden networks that support life on Earth. It’s a chance to learn, connect and celebrate one of nature’s most extraordinary kingdoms in a distinctly Tasmanian way.
Plan your journey, follow the trail of events and experience a festival that blends nature, food, science and creativity.
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