Mycelia Fest 2026 is happening Saturday, August 15th, 2026 - Sunday, August 16th, 2026.

On Saturday, August 15th, 2026, we will begin our weekend at Fort Snelling State park at 11:00 am for the foray. We will then meet at the Hook & Ladder on 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 at 4:00 pm for a BBQ and live music.

On Sunday, August 16th, 2026, all festivities will be held at Hook & Ladder starting at 11:00 am.

Yes. Please pre-register for each day you plan to attend. This helps us plan accordingly for meals, seating, and activities so we can make the gathering comfortable and welcoming for everyone.

Each day of Mycelia Fest includes a variety of community-centered activities.

Day 1: A guided mushroom foray followed by a community potluck BBQ and live music at The Hook.

Day 2: Morning talks, a shared community meal, vendor market, hands-on workshops, and an evening comedy show.

Yes! The foray is beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels. Whether it’s your first time learning about mushrooms or you already enjoy foraging, guides will help participants explore, observe, and learn together in a welcoming environment.

Rain is part of the ecosystem that helps mushrooms thrive, so depending on the conditions we may still head out and enjoy the perfect environment for our fungi friends.

If the rain is too heavy, the foray may be postponed to later in the evening or another day with better conditions.

For Day 1, the potluck will move indoors if needed.

For Day 2, all festivities, including talks, workshops, and the market, will be moved indoors if weather requires.

To support our sustainability efforts and reduce single-use products, we encourage everyone to bring their own dish, cup, and cutlery to the gathering. After the community meal, washing stations will be available so you can easily clean your items. It’s also a fun opportunity to show off your favorite or most unique dishes!

We will still have dishes available!

Our community meal will include a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore options. The menu typically features a mix of soups and stews, salads, fresh-baked bread, appetizers, and dips, many made with local produce and contributions from community gardens.

If you’d like to support the community meal, you’re welcome to join one of our volunteer meal prep days or donate extra produce from your garden.

You can check out our menu here (coming soon)!

We’re taking several steps to reduce waste and make sustainability accessible at Mycelia Fest. We encourage attendees to bring their own dish, cup, and cutlery to limit single-use items, and we’ll have washing stations available so they can be easily cleaned after the meal. We’ll also be composting food waste and encouraging folks to bike or use other low-impact transportation to get to the event whenever possible.

This year, our talks will follow a community storytelling format, highlighting personal stories and experiences from members of our community. Rather than traditional presentations, speakers will share their journeys, insights, and the paths that led them to their work.

Our vendor market will also reflect this spirit, featuring people who are sharing their story, their passion, and the work they bring into the world. Each booth represents a piece of the larger community narrative that makes Mycelia Fest what it is.

Yes. The venue is ADA accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions ahead of the event, please feel free to reach out so we can help make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Yes! Families are encouraged to join us. We’ll have dedicated kids’ play areas with activities so younger attendees can enjoy the gathering as well.

It’s also a great opportunity for young ones to experience community-style gatherings, learn about sustainability, and connect with others in a welcoming, intergenerational environment.

Yes! If you’re interested in being a vendor, please reach out to bigpsychmpls@gmail.com for more details about vendor opportunities.

Yes! We welcome community members who want to help support the gathering. If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to bigpsychmpls@gmail.com for more details.

Donations can be dropped off on August 13–14 at City Food Studio (3722 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN).

If you have produce from your garden or ingredients you’d like to contribute, we’re grateful for the support, it helps make our shared community meal possible.