WNY Fungi Festival
August 28-30, 2026
WNY Fungi Fest is a sacred gathering where nature, community, and spirituality meet.
Our mission is to create a space where people can connect to the divine wisdom within and experience healing through the land, each other, and the deeper teachings of love.
Inspired by unity, compassion, service, and reverence for all life, this festival weaves education, creativity, and spirituality into a weekend of transformation.
We honor every path, welcome every seeker, and celebrate the interconnectedness that mirrors both the mycelial network beneath our feet and the divine light within each soul.
What to Expect:
• Guided mushroom walks & nature experiences
• Workshops & speakers
• Live music & art
• Food, vendors & community gathering
• Family & pet friendly
Save on festival tickets with our early bird special when you buy before 5/31/26!
Our Sponsors
The Flying Fungi, LLC is a mushroom-focused company dedicated to cultivation, education, and connecting people back to nature through fungi. Rooted in a passion for mycology and sustainable practices, The Flying Fungi provides hands-on learning experiences, cultivation knowledge, and community-centered engagement designed to inspire curiosity, wellness, and deeper connection with the natural world.
MycoFest is a family-friendly mushroom and art festival focused on ecological education, hands-on learning, and connection with nature. Through guided forays, workshops, live music, art, and community experiences, MycoFest brings together mycology enthusiasts, educators, artists, growers, and nature lovers while promoting ecological literacy and a deeper appreciation for the fungal world.
MycoSymbiotics bridges the worlds of mushroom cultivation, foraging, education, and wellness. Working with fungi sourced directly from farms and forests, they create a range of culinary mushrooms, extracts, tinctures, and other artisanal formulations while helping people better understand and connect with the incredible world of fungi.
WNY Thrive is a local guide connecting people with businesses and nonprofits across Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, and the Finger Lakes. Since launching in 2021, the local-first platform has helped thousands of local businesses stay visible online while raising thousands of dollars for local causes
