Name: Sign Up Tent for Forays and Workshops
Start: 2026-08-12T13:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-12T15:00:00-0600

SCHEDULE LAUNCH IS JUNE 21st, 2026

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.

See you soon!

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Elks Park & Oak Street Park @ S Oak St, Telluride, CO 81435, USA

Foray & Workshop Sign‑Up Tent
This tent is where festival pass holders can sign up for Forays and Workshops the day before they take place. All forays and workshops can also be RSVP’d online before festival week. ONLY ONE Foray and ONE Workshop can be RSVP'd for online pre-sign ups.
Workshops take place at various venues throughout Telluride, and signing up online ahead of time guarantees your spot.
A few “Hop‑In” Forays will be available on the day of, and some forays may still have space if the group hasn’t reached the max of 25 participants.
If you’d like to switch, cancel, or check availability, volunteers at the Sign‑Up Tent can help with everything.
Most forays depart from the Carhenge Parking Lot. Volunteers will be there to check you in by scanning your QR code, connect you with your group and leader, and provide directions to the foray location. Carpooling is recommended to help keep groups together.
Relax, learn, enjoy the outdoors, and make new friends.

Speakers

Chris Grimes

TMF Operations & Volunteer Coordinator, Telluride Institute

When Chris Grimes isn’t foragin’ for vintage western wear somewhere in Appalachia, he’s likely off in the woods hunting mushrooms. A TMF volunteer since 2023, Chris returns for his sophomore year as Operations & Volunteer Coordinator, better known around camp as the Lead “Soft... Read More →

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Elks Park & Oak Street Park

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