40th Annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

Come to Santa Cruz and explore the Kingdom of Fungi! Learn about the hundreds of beautiful and fascinating species of mushrooms found in the Santa Cruz, Monterey and Bay Area. Find fungi on display in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition features three days of fantastic fun, informative speakers and demonstrations, with fungal activities for the whole family. The Santa Cruz Fungus Fair offers a range of features and programs of interest to all, including:

Fungi Experts:

Debbie Viess, Biologist, Co-Founder of the Bay Area Mycological Society. Amanitas: From Deadly to Delicious

Chef Zachary Mazi, Forest Farmacy to Kitchen: The Art of Haute Healing

David Arora, Author of best selling Mushroom Guides. The Wheel of Fungi

Professor Tom Volk, Professor of Biology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Toads and Toadstools

Culinary Expert Demonstrations:

Chef Bob Wynn, pairing with Winemaker Jeff Emery, Santa Cruz

Mountain Vineyard

Chef Joszeph Schultz, India Joze, Santa Cruz