● Welcome to our 6th Annual Big Psych Gathering
Mycelia Fest 2026
● Fest Overview
Whas new this year?
This year’s Mycelia Fest brings a fresh, more intentional rhythm to our annual gathering. We’re shifting to one full, immersive day that centers connection, nourishment, and the magic of sharing a meal together. We’re introducing a new two-part flow: Morning Fest and Evening Fest, designed to balance both deep learning and joyful play. Morning Fest holds the familiar roots of past years: thoughtful talks, workshops, and conversations that invite curiosity, reflection, and community wisdom. Evening Fest opens into a lighter, more celebratory space with comedy, live music, and immersive creative experiences designed to help us unwind, laugh, and simply enjoy being together. We’re also deepening our commitment to sustainability and accessibility. Expect thoughtful choices in materials, food, and programming, and a Pay-What-You-Can ticket structure to keep this gathering open to everyone who feels called to be here. Mycelia Fest 2026 invites us to learn, feast, celebrate, and grow together, in one vibrant and unforgettable day.
Pay What You Can
Balancing Education & Entertainment
Prioritizing Sustainability
One Full Day of Festivities
Prioritizing Sustainability
We believe sustainability is a shared practice, cultivated through the choices we make together. This year, our community meal invites everyone to bring your own dish. A simple way to reduce single-use waste while bringing a piece of home to the table. We’ll provide washing stations to make re-use easy, communal, and even a little fun. Throughout Mycelia Fest, we’re deepening our commitment to care for the Earth and each other. Expect thoughtful material choices, minimal disposable items, clearly marked compost and recycling stations, and programming that uplifts ecological responsibility. We encourage carpooling, biking, and public transit, and we’re working with local growers, makers, and partners to source as sustainably as possible. Together, we’re building a gathering that nourishes our community and the land that holds us. Every small action adds up! Thank you for helping us keep Mycelia Fest regenerative and rooted in reciprocity.
Balancing Education & Entertainment
Mycelia Fest is evolving into a full-day experience with two distinct rhythms. Morning Fest and Evening Fest, each offering its own way to learn, connect, and play. Morning Fest carries the spirit of previous years with educational talks, thoughtful discussions, and community-rooted conversations that deepen our shared understanding. As the day flows into Evening Fest, the gathering shifts into a more playful, creative pulse. Enjoy hands-on skillsharing from our vendors, a psychedelic comedy show, and a night of live music to close out the celebration. Both parts of the day overlap with our community meal, ensuring that whether you join us for the morning, the evening, or the full experience, you’ll be welcomed at the table. Together, these two halves create one vibrant, interconnected day of learning, laughing, and nourishing community.
One Full Day of Festivities
After five years of hosting a two-day gathering, we’re transitioning to one full, intentional day. This shift is rooted in our desire to simplify, reduce burnout, and create a flow that leaves everyone, organizers, presenters, and attendees, feeling nourished rather than exhausted. In past years, we’ve noticed the first day brimming with excitement and the second day carrying a more depleted energy. By weaving education and entertainment into a single, thoughtfully paced day, we hope to cultivate an experience that feels inspiring, grounding, and connective from start to finish. We’ll still host our Community Meal Prep Day beforehand, where you’re warmly invited to join us in preparing the special meal we’ll share together. This transition is an experiment in balance, sustainability, and collective well-being, and we’re excited to see how it shapes this year’s Mycelia Fest.
Pay What You Can
In an effort to expand accessibility and simplify entry to Mycelia Fest, we’re shifting to a Pay-What-You-Can model. Our hope is that as many people as possible can join us to learn, connect, and celebrate, while also honoring the significant planning, energy, time, and resources it takes to bring this gathering to life each year. If you have the means, we ask that you contribute in a way that feels reciprocal and aligned with the value you receive. Your support directly sustains the work: it feeds our community meal, compensates presenters and organizers, supports local vendors, and helps keep this gathering thriving. If finances are a barrier, you are still wholeheartedly welcome. You’re invited to contribute in other meaningful ways, such as volunteering, offering skills, or simply showing up with presence and intention. No matter how you participate, we appreciate you. Every form of contribution strengthens the mycelial network that makes this community possible.
● 2026 Evening Fest
Schedule
● 2026 Morning Fest
Schedule
Morning Registration Opens
11:00 amMorning Welcome
11:30 amTalk 1
11:45 amTalk 2
12:35 pmTalk 3
1:25 pmTalk 4
2:15 pmTalk 5
3:05 pmTalk 6
3:55 pmTalk 7
4:45 pmEvening Registration Opens
5:00 pmCommunity Meal
5:30 pmVendor Workshops
7:00 pmComedy Show
8:00 pmLive Music
9:30 PMCommunity Meal
5:30 pm
Presentations & Activities
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Talk 1
Morning Fest
11:40 AM
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Talk 2
Morning Fest
12:35 PM
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Talk 3
Morning Fest
1:25 PM
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Talk 4
Morning Fest
2:15 PM
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Talk 5
Morning Fest
3:05 PM
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Talk 6
Morning Fest
3:55 PM
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Talk 7
Morning Fest
4:45 PM
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Community Meal
5:00 PM
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Vendor Workshops
Evening Fest
6:30 PM
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Comedy Show
Evening Fest
8:00 PM
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Live Music
Evening Fest
10:00 PM
● Mycelia Fest Team
Meet the Presenters
Bennie Marlo
Bennie’s, our very own founder, vision of a playful, offbeat arts community continues to guide the camp today.
Founder, Painter & educator
Ginny Brooks
Painter & CeramicistGinny brings a love of color, form, and tactile experimentation into both of her studios each summer.
Caleb Turner
Artist & EducatorCaleb is a passionate about helping young creatives take risks, explore new mediums, and discover their own voice.
● Program Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
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● Contact
Request Information
Thinking about enrolling? Curious which program might be the right fit? Or maybe you’d like to stroll the campgrounds and see the magic in person. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to help.
