Mini Fungus Fair

Mini Fungus Fair

Saturday, December 10, 11am to 3pm

We’re thrilled to the *gills* to announce the return of the (Mini) Fungus Fair! We’re kicking-off the mushroom season with this FREE celebration in partnership with Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz – FFSC, featuring displays of local mushrooms, family friendly activities, vendors, and more.

• Free admission to the Museum all day!
• Fungus forward food from Areperia 831
• Mushroom products from Far West Fungi Santa Cruz
• Mushroom ID station with the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz (bring your mushrooms!)
• Local lichens with Ken Kellman of The California Lichen Society
• Christian Schwarz, co-author of Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast
• The Lichen Museum with Laurie Palmer
• Artwork from Andrea Dingeldein of The Local Naturalist and Sage Alucero
• Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
• Human uses of fungi presented by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

For nearly 50 years, the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz has welcomed thousands of visitors to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms through the annual Fungus Fair. For the second year in a row, the event will return to its original home at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History where it launched in 1974.

Accessibility

• Drop-by anytime 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to join the festivities!
• Admission to the Museum is free all day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Parking is free throughout the neighborhood and bike parking is available at the corner of Pilkington Ave. and E. Cliff Dr. Biking, walking, or carpooling are all recommended.
• Follow the latest guidelines for covid safety.
• Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.
• Activities will be on somewhat lumpy grass.