Join us for a weekend of curiosity, connection, and discovery as we venture into the kingdom of fungi at the second Adelaide Hills Fungi Festival.
Explore the many ways fungi are woven into our lives with expert talks, hands-on workshops, guided forays, exhibitions, and more.
Whether you’re a passionate fungi enthusiast or simply curious, come along to learn something new and discover why fungi are among Earth’s most fascinating organisms.
BOOK TICKETS HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/adelaide-hills-fungi-festival-2026
What's Happening at the Adelaide Hills Fungi Festival?
Saturday 27th June
Using iNaturalist: Citizen Science in Action with Ferox australis
Conversation Circle with David Booth
Slime Moulds of South Australia with Peter Bos
Mindful Mushroom Foraging with Malcolm from Ligaya Garden
Beginners Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with Daniel from Barossa Gourmet Mushrooms (Saturday only. Booked separately)
Intermediate Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with Dave from Dura Fungi (Saturday only. Booked separately)
Sunday 28th June
Cortinarius: The World's Largest Genus with Jess Bamford from Wild Webcap
Fungi of South Australia with Pam Catcheside from the State Herbarium of South Australia
Microbial Ecology with Dr. Jake Robinson from Flinders University
Fungimap: Understanding and Conserving Australian Fungi with Dr. Jasmin Packer, Vice President of Fungimap
Fungi for Function Citizen Science Project Training Session with Sophie Green and Jess Bamford from Fungimap
Both days
Guided Fungi Foray with Adelaide Fungal Studies Group
Fungi identification station with Dr. Teresa Lebel from the State Herbarium of South Australia
Children's Activities in the Eco Centre
Microscopy Workshops with Pam Catcheside from the State Herbarium of South Australia
Fungi art exhibition
Mushroom Market featuring local producers, artists, makers and information stalls
Additional event on Monday 29th June:
Tour of Choice Mushrooms and Pure Mushrooms in Woodcroft, followed by a light lunch.
Tickets sold separately - please select ticket type 'Choice Mushrooms and Pure Mushrooms Farm Tour.'
Full program to be announced soon... Watch this space!
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Saturday 27th June 9.30am - 4.00pm
Sunday 28th June 10.00am - 4.00pm
Arbury Park Outdoor School, Bridgewater.
Bookings essential.
For further enquiries please contact:
Jess Bamford
Coordinator, Hills Environment Centre
0405 527 610