Fri, Jan 09
|London Nelson Community Center
2026 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
Come to the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair to learn fascinating and fun facts about beautiful and diverse species of mushrooms!
Time & Location
Jan 09, 2026, 2:00 PM – Jan 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
About This Event
The annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair was held January 9 - 11, 2026!
Learn all about the Fungus Fair on the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair General Info page.
Why Buy Tickets in Advance?
Reserve an arrival time, and avoid crowding at the doors.
No need to stand in line to purchase a ticket.
Many headliner talks sell out early--don't miss your favorite speakers!
General Admission Tickets
Friday, Jan 9
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm : Adults/Students/Seniors $10
Saturday, January 10:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm : Adults $15, Students/Seniors $10
Sunday, January 11:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm : Adults $15, Students/Seniors $10
Crafts Room:
Open Saturday and Sunday only, enter with a General Admission Ticket
Children under 12 are always free.
Fungus Fair Volunteers can get free general admission. Learn about volunteering for the Fair!
Special Event Tickets
After-Hours Dinner
$165 Ticket Sold separately. You don't need a Friday general admission ticket to purchase dinner tickets.
Advanced purchase strongly recommended.
Friday, Jan. 9, 5:30pm - 9:00 pm
Headliner Talks in Room 3
$5 each (cooking demo + wine a bit more $)
These are add-ons, and you must have a same day general admission ticket to enter.
Advanced purchase strongly recommended.