Come Celebrate With Us!
You're Invited to the First Albany Mushroom Festival!
Join us for a magical day celebrating mushrooms, and all things fungus!
Date: September 22nd, 2024
Location: Timber Linn Park, Albany OR
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (sunset)
Event Highlights:
Food: Enjoy mushroom-inspired dishes and treats.
Music: Live performances to set the vibe.
Activities: Games, workshops, and more!
Market: Discover unique mushroom products and goods.
Education: Workshops and educational material hosted by industry experts.
Admission: FREE!
Whether you're a mycology enthusiast or just curious about the fungal world, this family-friendly event promises a fungi-filled day of fun and learning.
Mark your calendars and bring your friends—let's celebrate!
Interested in participating? We are seeking volunteers to help support this free community event.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0B44A5AC22A1F9C70...
Questions? Contact us here: albanymushroomfestival@gmail.com
Workshop: How to Draw A Mushroom
Are you interested in a hands-on art workshop with a prominent local artist? Now is your chance! We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Chris Adams of Sporelust!, The Mushroom Tarot, and Corvidopolis who will be leading this 2-hour free workshop.
How To Draw A Mushroom: An Exhaustive Discussion On Process and Perseverance
Sunday, September 22nd
10am- 12pm
Sign up is required! Space is limited
Join Chris, on Sunday, September 22nd, in Timber Linn Park, as he guides you through the wonderful world of fungi!
For more details, and to sign up for this free 2 hour class go to:
Workshop: Nose Work Classes with Wonderdogs LLC
Ever been curious how you could teach your dog to search for truffles, antler sheds, or even your lost car keys? You know dogs have phenomenal scenting abilities but how do we teach them to track footprints or search a vehicle?
Come one, come all to learn about your dog's sniffing superpower! This class is appropriate for dogs of all ages who want to learn more about how to get started in scent detection. Nosework and scenting games have been shown to consistently have a relaxing, tiring and confidence-building affect on dogs.
Sunday, September 22nd
30 minute classes starting at 1pm and 3pm
$30 fee
Sign up is required! Space is limited
Challenges will be adjusted for young dogs, old dogs, and even dogs with previous experience. We'll teach you how to get your dog prepped for a nosework class, how to introduce odor recognition, and how to vary the game to continue to challenge your dog.
We'll be teaching your dogs to find truffles.
Let us show you how to help your dog dip their toes in the fascinating and wonderful world of canine scent detection!
SIGN UP HERE
Workshop: Introduction to Common Lichen and Mushroom Dyes of Oregon
Workshop Announcement
Come join Sara @queenbolete for a phenomenal fungi workshop, where she will teach you all you need to know to get started dying garments with local fungi and lichen!
Sara Gibson is an experienced forager and is passionate about sharing the wonders of mushroom dyes and fiber arts.
Details:
September 22nd, 2024
Timber Linn Park, Albany, Oregon
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost:
$30 Includes all materials and your very own hand dyed silk scarf
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/tbLJcvLvvXksUMxE9
Workshop: The Cultural and Culinary History of Huitlacoche
Dive into the world of huitlacoche with Irie Farm!
Join us for a unique 2-hour workshop dedicated to this sacred fungus. As an indigenous-owned company, we’re passionate about sharing the cultural and culinary significance of huitlacoche.
Date: September 22nd Time: 3:30pm Location: Timber Linn Park, Albany, OR
What to Expect:
In-Depth Knowledge: Discover the rich history and cultural importance of huitlacoche.
Cultivation Tips: Get expert advice on growing this incredible fungus yourself.
Live Cooking Tutorial: Watch and learn how to prepare delicious huitlacoche quesadillas. Vegan options available upon request!
Every participant will enjoy a freshly made huitlacoche quesadilla, with vegan options upon request. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your culinary knowledge and savor a unique delicacy!
Register Now:
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Let’s celebrate and learn together!
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Workshop: Presencia del Cuitlacoche en la Cocina Prehispánica
Join us at the Albany Mushroom Festival for a FREE workshop led by the incredible Elena Chavarria, celebrating the coevolution and power of corn and Cuitlacoche!
Discover the rich history, ancestral roots, and cultural significance of these foods in a daylong exploration of intercultural history. Elena will guide you through the story of many important foods, focusing on ethnobotany, economics, art, and cooking.
Workshop Details:
Date: September 22nd
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Format: Come and go as you please, with spots available for 10 people at a time.
Location: Timber Linn Park, Albany Mushroom Festival
No Sign-Up Required: First come, first served!
This hands-on experience includes demonstrations on creating corn tortillas, savory pozole, sweet griddle cakes, and of course, Cuitlacoche—all gluten and dairy free. Bring your curiosity and appetite for this unique culinary journey!
Come enjoy the sights, smells, and flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity!
Workshop: Cooking with Tia
WARNING: OVERUSE OF FROG PUNS BELOW
Did you ever want to cook like Tia? Don't worry, she won't be using toadstools
Join us for a free, ribbiting, all ages workhop where Tia will show us how to cook mushrooms and hand out samples for participants to try as well!
So hop on over to the link below! No croaking, we have limited lilypads available, so sign up today!
*tadpoles do not need a separate sign up if they are able to sit in parent's laps & spectators are welcome!
A huge thank you to @partyperfectionoregon for your generous sponsorship. We are so excited to have you
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Tea Party with Alice
Join Alice and The Mad Hatter for a mushroom-themed tea party!
There will be three, 30min parties at 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm | "tea" and cookies provided 🫖
Sign up at the link below!
$15 presale
$20 day-of (subject to availability)
*Adults are welcome to purchase a seat too but a parent must remain in view of their children at the tea party
✨️ A huge thank you to @partyperfectionoregon for your generous sponsorship. We are so excited to have you ✨️
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