5th Annual Olympic Peninsula Fungi Fest
Sat, Oct 17
|Downtown Port Angeles Waterfront
Experience the magic of the Olympic Peninsula through the world of fungi. Participate in hands-on citizen science, savor a gourmet mushroom dinner, shop unique vendors, learn from world-renowned mycologists, and connect with a passionate community of mushroom enthusiasts.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – Oct 18, 2026, 3:00 PM
Downtown Port Angeles Waterfront
About the event
Join us for the 5th Annual Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival, a celebration of fungi, science, education, and community, set against the beautiful waterfront of downtown Port Angeles, Washington.
Whether you're a seasoned mycologist, an avid forager, or simply curious about the fascinating world of fungi, OPFF offers something for everyone. Explore our free community spaces featuring educational exhibits, interactive displays, and a vibrant marketplace filled with vendors, artists, and fungal-inspired products.
Looking for a deeper experience? Ticketed events include presentations from world-renowned mycologists, guided mushroom forays through the Olympic Peninsula's incredible forests, an unforgettable keynote gourmet mushroom dinner, and immersive citizen science field trips where participants can contribute to real fungal biodiversity research.
From inspiring education and unforgettable culinary experiences to outdoor adventure and meaningful scientific discovery, the Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival is the perfect place to learn, connect, and celebrate the incredible kingdom of fungi.
Schedule
4 hours 30 minutesVIP Elwha Field Trip
4 hours 30 minutesElwha Fungal Diversity Field Trip
Tickets
Fri Elwha Fungal Research Trip
Join The Biodiversity Collective on Friday, October 16, for a hands-on citizen science experience along the Elwha River. Learn how to properly document and collect fungi for biodiversity research while working alongside experienced field mycologists. Participants will make their own observations and collections, gaining practical skills that can be applied to future fungal surveys. By the end of the day, you'll have a deeper understanding of how you can contribute to citizen science on your own!
$125.00
+$10.75 Sale Tax
+$3.39 ticket service fee
Sold OutPresentation Pass
An all day pass to our presentation stage hosted at Red Lion Hotel. Featuring a variety of world renowned speakers highlighting the world of fungi. All presentations will be on Saturday Oct 17th visit our schedule page for full lineup and speaker times
From $0.00 to $50.00
Sale ended$50.00
+$4.30 Sale Tax
+$1.36 ticket service fee
$0.00
+$0.00 Sale Tax
+$0.00 ticket service fee
$40.00
+$3.44 Sale Tax
+$1.09 ticket service fee
Single speaker pass
Perfect for those who want to attend a presentation without purchasing a full-day pass. This ticket provides admission to **one** presentation at the Red Lion Hotel on **Saturday, October 17**. Single Speaker Passes may be used for **any one** presentation during the day. To view the full speaker lineup and presentation schedule, please visit our Schedule page.
$15.00
+$1.29 Sale Tax
+$0.41 ticket service fee
Sold OutFungal DNA w/Alan
Join Alan Rockefeller for an in-depth exploration of fungal DNA, modern taxonomy, and the rapidly evolving world of fungal classification. Learn how DNA sequencing, phylogenetic trees, and specialized analytical tools are reshaping our understanding of fungal relationships and species identification. This focused session is designed for attendees looking to deepen their knowledge of fungal systematics. Limited seating is available. Sunday 10-18 @9:00am
$25.00
+$2.15 Sale Tax
+$0.68 ticket service fee
Sold OutMushroom photography w/Alan
Join renowned mycologist and photographer Alan Rockefeller for an exclusive presentation on mushroom photography. Learn practical tips and techniques for capturing exceptional fungal images in the field, regardless of the conditions. Whether you're documenting species for citizen science or simply looking to improve your photography, this session will help take your skills to the next level. Space is limited.
$25.00
+$2.15 Sale Tax
+$0.68 ticket service fee
Sold OutForay - Rose & Amelia
Join Rose Tursi and Amelia Nora on Sunday, 10/18, @ 8:00 AM for an educational mushroom foray focused on finding, identifying, and learning about the fungi of the Olympic Peninsula. The foray location requires a valid Washington Discover Pass for all vehicles. The meeting location and driving directions will be emailed to all registered attendees approximately 30 days before the event. Carpooling from the designated meeting location to the foray site is strongly encouraged due to limited parking
$30.00
+$2.58 Sale Tax
+$0.81 ticket service fee
Sold OutSunday Foray Larry Evans @11am
Join legendary mycologist and forager Larry Evans for an unforgettable mushroom foray on the Olympic Peninsula. Explore the incredible fungal diversity of the region while learning how to identify local species and gaining insight from Larry’s decades of experience studying fungi in the field. Foray is Sunday Oct 18th at 11am
$40.00
+$3.44 Sale Tax
+$1.09 ticket service fee
Sold OutForay w/ Alan and Mandie
Join Alan Rockefeller and Mandie Quark on 10/18, at 12:00 PM for an educational foray exploring the incredible diversity of fungi on the Olympic Peninsula. Learn techniques for finding, identifying, photographing, and documenting mushrooms in the field. A valid Washington Discover Pass is required for all vehicles. The meeting location and driving directions will be emailed to registered attendees approximately 30 days before the event. Carpooling is strongly encouraged due to limited parking.
$35.00
+$3.01 Sale Tax
+$0.95 ticket service fee
Sold OutSunday Foray with Michael Heim
Join foray leader Michael Heim for a guided adventure into the forests of the Olympic Peninsula in search of fungi! Visiting from Colorado, Michael is a forager, cultivator, and educator with a passion for fungi, field ecology, and community. We’re excited to welcome him to OPFF for this special foray, brought to you by MycoReach. The foray will take place Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM. The exact location, meeting instructions, and additional details will be emailed directly to registered part
$35.00
+$3.01 Sale Tax
+$0.95 ticket service fee
Sold OutForay w/ Aaron and Daniel
Join Aaron Hilliard and Daniel Winkler on Sunday, 10/18, @ 9:00 AM for an educational foray focused on finding, identifying, and learning about the fungi of the Olympic Peninsula. The foray location requires a valid Washington Discover Pass for all vehicles. The meeting location and driving directions will be emailed to all registered attendees approximately 30 days before the event. Carpooling from the designated meeting location to the foray site is strongly encouraged due to limited parking
$30.00
+$2.58 Sale Tax
+$0.81 ticket service fee
Sold OutVIP Package
Experience the Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival like never before with our VIP Package. Your VIP experience includes an exclusive Elwha Fungal Biodiversity Field Trip on Thursday, October 15, Alan Rockefeller's Mushroom Photography Presentation on Friday, VIP seating at the Friday Keynote Dinner & Gala, full-day access to Saturday's presentations at the Red Lion Hotel, and complimentary registration for one guided foray of your choice on Sunday, October 18. LIMITED AVAILBILITY!
$325.00
+$27.95 Sale Tax
+$8.82 ticket service fee
Sold OutFriday Keynote Dinner & Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening supporting the Elwha Fungal Biodiversity Project. This special fundraising event begins with a keynote presentation by Graham Steinruck, showcasing the ongoing fungal biodiversity research taking place throughout the Elwha River watershed. Following the presentation, guests will enjoy an exquisite five-course gourmet mushroom dinner all hosted in the beautiful Field Arts & Events Hall. The dinner is thoughtfully prepared to be vegan and gluten-friendly
$115.00
+$9.89 Sale Tax
+$3.12 ticket service fee
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