50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
Enter the World of Fungi!
Kingdom Fungi
3,000 – 4,000 species in California
Have fun learning in the field and in class
Meetings, Forays, Classes and Workshops
Fungiphile: an avid partisan of various things related to mushrooms and mycology
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Explore local mushrooms, both deadly and delicious, at the 50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair. View hundreds of regional species, have your mushroom finds identified, hear notable speakers, enjoy activities for kids young and old, visit our vendors, and sample delicious mushroomy treats during our three-day event.
Find out moreTo foster and expand, through education and by example, the understanding and appreciation of mycology and to assist the general public and related institutions to further this goal. And to always keep the “fun” in fungus!
Find out moreMushrooms fascinate us! We hunt for scientific interest and for the table, encouraging a sense of wonder regarding one of the least-understood segments of our environment. Monthly meetings, guided local and long-distance forays and identification classes.
LearnMushrooms: we find them all over. They are ubiquitous and mysterious, common and rare, delicious and sometimes deadly. Mushrooms are among the oldest living things on earth, and a significant theme and resource in almost every human culture over the past 10,000 years. Want to know more? You are already a fungiphile.
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To aid in promoting education we offer full and partial scholarships to members needing financial aid or who express a deep interest in mycology, and students pursuing an interest in fungi at various educational institutions.
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Help us keep the Fun in Fungus - come celebrate 40 years of Fungus Fairs! We're celebrating in Room 3 at Louden Nelson Community Center Saturday, January 11th with food, music and, of course, mushrooms. Get your tickets early, as we anticipate high demand!
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01/10/2014, 7-10 pm |
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Room #3, Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
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SOLD OUT |
Join us for the 3rd Annual After-Hours Mushroom Dinner! This over-the-top event features a catered dinner, world-class wines and live music.
The meal will be catered by Eric Carter of Cabrillo College, Director of Pino Alto Restaurant at the historic Sesnon House.
We need volunteers to set up and run the 2014 Fungus Fair. Honestly, we can't do it without you! If there is an area or task you particularly enjoy, it's a good idea to sign up early to nail it down now. To be eligible for Free Entrance to the Fungus Fair, you must sign up and work for at least one volunteer position.
Address
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone
(831) 420-6180
From Hwy 17 and Hwy 1 North interchange: P...
While you're at the Fair, don't forget to pay a visit to our vendors. You'll find a phenomenal assortment of food, books, fresh and dried wild mushrooms, growing kits, artwork, mushroom-dyed silks, jewelry and more...
Student Series Flyer - Feel free to print and post or pass around!
David Arora is an American mycologist and author. He has written several books and articles, the best known of which are Mushrooms Demystified and All That the Rain Promises, and More...
The Fungus Fair has two main speaking venues: the main room (Room 3) is where you'll find our headliners and cooking demonstrations. Entry passes to the main room will be available outside the room 30 minutes prior to the scheduled presentation...
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