The 2024 NYC Fungi Fest

Join us for the 2024 NYC Fungi Fest, a free, inclusive multi disciplinary mushroom festival featuring, mushroom art, Music, Celebirty guests, fungi food, mycology, mushroom growing, talks on psychedelics, fungus cooking, kids programming and more. Experience over 30 mushroom attractions.

"If you like learning, food, good company and art you will find yourself at home" - Zeke

Explore Workshops, Local Artisans, Interactive Art, Mycologists, & Delicious Food, Unique Small Businesses and more!

Special Celebrity guests

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.">span>. Hila is pronounced Hee-lah or Hill-ah, my name is Hebrew for “light around the moon.” My origin story begins in SoHo, NYC, where I grew up without a single tree on my block. We didn’t have a house upstate, we barely had houseplants! It was a slow organic journey to becoming the Earth. I had to teach myself everything. I am on a mission to be your pop planet, we’re writing Earth songs, performing at farmers’ markets, and making bright colorful videos that inform, entertain and empower the people of the Earth to be more connected and healthy on this life-giving spinning spaceship.

I advocate for compost, trees, thriving ecosystems, regenerative agriculture, mushroom cultivation, clean water, indigenous rights, conservation, reusables, limiting single-use plastics, and clean energy! We are educating about solutions and how to foster a better future here on Earth.

Workshops & Panels

Dive into the fascinating world of fungi with our hands-on workshops! Learn about mushroom cultivation, foraging, medicinal uses, and culinary techniques from experts in the field. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, our workshops will provide you with practical knowledge and skills to take home.

Mushroom Delights & Culinary Creations

Indulge in a culinary adventure with our fungi-inspired food offerings. Savor delicious mushroom dishes prepared by top chefs, explore unique mushroom-based recipes, and discover the health benefits of incorporating fungi into your diet. From gourmet meals to street food, there's something to delight every palate.

Fungi-Inspired Art & Creative Expressions

Experience the beauty of fungi through art. Enjoy a curated selection of mushroom-themed artwork, including paintings, sculptures, and installations by talented local artists. Participate in art workshops where you can create your own fungi-inspired masterpieces and explore the intersection of art and nature.

Mycology & Ecology

Deepen your understanding of fungi with our dedicated mycology sessions. Learn from leading mycologists about the ecological roles of fungi, their symbiotic relationships with plants, and their potential in bioremediation. Engage in fascinating discussions and expand your knowledge on the science of fungi.

Spirituality & Psychedelics

Mushrooms, with their intricate networks and profound resilience, remind us of our deep interconnectedness with nature and the spiritual journey of growth and transformation. At this NYC Fungi Fest, let's celebrate the wisdom they offer and explore the mystical bond between fungi and our spiritual paths.

Local Fungi Entrepreneurs & Craftsmanship

Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring a wide range of vendors offering mushroom-related products. From fresh mushrooms and cultivation kits to unique crafts and natural remedies, you'll find everything you need to immerse yourself in the fungi culture. Support local businesses and discover rare and exotic mushroom varieties.

Family Friendly

Enjoy a spore-filled day of fun at the NYC Fungi Fest, with family-friendly mushroom activities and fungi-themed adventures for all ages! Including kid specific programming.

COLLABORATE WITH THE NYC FUNGI FEST

Do you want to share your fungi skills? Would you like to sponsor our event? Would you like to vend? Would you like to help plan or volunteer? Please reach out. [email protected]

Hosted By Brooklyn Mushroom

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New York Mushroom Magazine

New York's Premier Mushroom Magazine is seeking submissions. It could be something old or new, a picture or a hologram. What is NYC Mushroom Magazine? We do not know. Let's find out together. Email mushroom submissions to [email protected].