Mushroom Daze with Far West Fungi | Mushroom Festival
Dates and Times
- Saturday, Sep 27, 2025
- Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025
Location
Ferry Building
1 Ferry Building
Details
Hosted by Far West Fungi & Ferry Building this four-day mushroom festival has something for novices and experts alike, from cooking demos, Lunch & Learn panels, and special events with the entire Ferry Building Merchant Community.
Saturday, September 27: Festival Kick-Off
Cooking Demo: A mushroom-forward Pepper Palooza cooking demo from Food Wise.
Far West Fungi Pop-Up: Enjoy a delicious mushroom-themed menu at the Far West Fungi pop-up café.(No RSVP Required)
Wednesday, October 1: Lunch & Learn Panels
Dive deep into the world of fungi with three thought-provoking panels and enjoy complimentary mushroom bites by Far West Fungi. All panel discussions are free to attend. RSVP here.
- 12:00 PM - Sustainable Mushroom Farming: Kyle Garrone, Amanda Janney
- 2:30 PM - Urban Foraging: Maria Finn, Chad Hyatt, Tony Alvarez, Aziza Sikstar
- 5:00 PM - The Changing Landscape of Psychedelic Mushrooms: Reggie Harris, Tomas Garrett, Annie Boheler, Larry Norris
Thursday, October 2:
Forage the Ferry Building with Chef & Author Maria Finn (10AM - 11:30AM): Join Maria Finn for an intimate walk through the Ferry Building Farmers Market. She'll share tips on shopping for seasonal mushrooms and selecting the freshest ingredients for an unforgettable autumn dish. Tickets sold separately and include a chef's mushroom mix basket from Far West Fungi and recipe cards.
Mushroom Masquerade (5 PM - 8 PM): Savor delectable mushroom- creations from Ferry Building merchants and local restaurants, taste exquisite wines from Napa Valley Vintners, and dance to live music. Costumes and masks are highly encouraged! Tickets are $30 and include ten (10) $3 tickets for bites and tastings from participating merchants, restaurants, and wineries. A signature wine glass, complimentary with pre-sale tickets.