A new event has sprouted up in the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia.
The inaugural Kootenay Mushroom Festival takes place in Kaslo on October 8, which promises to be a “fun and informative celebration of all things fungal.”
“This year we are holding the festival in and around beautiful Kaslo and have a full day of events perfect for families, serious mycophiles, and newcomers alike,” organizers explain.
The event features a morning walk in the woods guided by a group of local experts.
In the afternoon, participants can choose from a variety of sessions, “with everything on the table, from mushroom medicine to needle felting to growing your own mushrooms,” organizers say.
An optional mushroom meal and social at the Bluebelle Bistro will cap off the day.
“Unwind and chat over a delicious wild mushroom dinner and some drinks with your fellow festival-goers,” suggest the organizers. “This is an optional extra event with limited capacity, so sign up promptly to avoid disappointment.”
Local mushroom experts attending the event include Patrick Kooyman, Robert Macrae, Jen Cookson, Tyson Ehlers, Robin Mercy, and Trish and Cori Meeker.
Tickets start at $50.
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