SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Sierra Nevada Alliance is holding the Lake Tahoe Mushroom Festival on October 3 at The Hangar from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dive into fun – taste, learn, and explore all things shrooms.
Get ready for a fun-filled, in-person experience celebrating all things mushrooms at beautiful Lake Tahoe. Whether you’re a fungi fanatic or just curious, this festival has something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this unique oppurtunity.
The Lake Tahoe Mushroom Festival is being organized by the Sierra Nevada Alliance in partnership with a collective of local fungi experts, including mycologists, educators, researchers, and experienced field guides. Together, they are creating a celebration of fungi, forest ecosystems, and the natural connections that sustain our region.
At its core, this event is dedicated to fostering environmental stewardship and a deeper appreciation for the vital role fungi play in healthy ecosystems. The goal is to inspire a community that is more connected to the natural world and empowered to become active stewards of the places we cherish.
The festival offers a unique opportunity to engage the public around shared values of conservation, education, curiosity, and community through fun, interactive, and accessible experiences. Attendees can enjoy guided mushroom forays, expert-led lectures and demonstrations, educational exhibits, artisan and vendor booths, live music, a kid zone, nature-based crafts, and many other activities designed to inspire learning and connection.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for youth 13 and under.
Learn more about the event here: https://sierranevadaalliance.org/lake-tahoe-mushroom-festival/.