Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 46th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! This program of the Telluride Institute, a 501c3 non-profit, offers a plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations and lectures—all led by regionally, nationally, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the wide variety of social and cultural events offered, along with the famous Mushroom Parade!) there is plenty for everyone, every day.
On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family.
Reading the Forest: A Habitat‑Based Mushroom Foray with Anthony Corbin Join Anthony Corbin for a foray focused on learning to read the landscape as deeply as the mushrooms themselves. Anthony’s teaching style centers on understanding habitat, indicator species, and the plants and trees that host the fungal partners we’re often searching for. Rather than chasing a single target mushroom, this walk teaches you how to recognize the environmental clues that lead you to them. Throughout the foray, Anthony will share practical tools for observing forests: how to spot allies and indicators, how to interpret the conditions that favor certain fungi, and how to use host plants as guides. These skills aren’t just useful for this outing — they’re designed to help you confidently explore any environment in the future. Participants will also learn key features and identification traits commonly used in field guides, building a foundation that supports both beginners and experienced foragers alike.
Where to Meet This foray meets at Carhenge Parking Lot at 7:45 AM. We encourage you to arrive a little early to meet your foray leader and your fellow foragers. TMF does not provide transportation, so carpooling is encouraged to help groups stay together. Be Prepared Please come ready for changing mountain weather with:
Good footwear
Water and snacks
Layers or rain gear
A basket or paper bag for collecting mushrooms
All foray groups will have a First Aid–certified volunteer present. Pre‑Sign Up Online Space is limited — secure your spot online before festival week or at the Sign‑Up Tent the day before. During sign‑up, you’ll acknowledge our Release from Liability, Photo Release, and Code of Conduct.
Each person may register for one foray and one special event.
