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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!
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Wednesday, August 12
 

1:00pm MDT

Lunch at Alloy Kitchen (TMF pass-holder discount)
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Mountain Lodge @ 457 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO 81435, USA
(not provided by TMF, pass-holder discount)

Join us at Alloy Kitchen for a laid-back lunch overlooking the San Juans. Enjoy myco beer from Telluride Brewing Co. and cider from Fenceline Cider, with $1 from every beer or cider sold going back to support Telluride Mushroom Festival.
This is a casual social gathering and a great chance to ease into the week, meet fellow festival-goers, and take in some of the best views in Telluride.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Mountain Lodge
  Other
 
Friday, August 14
 

10:00pm MDT

Live Music! Night Cap at the Alibi w/ Codestar + Jasper of Fungi Academy
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00am MDT
Alibi @ 121 S Fir St, Telluride, CO 81435, USA
Want to taste the Festival Telluride Brewing Company MycoBeer and NEW THIS YEAR Fenceline Myco-CIDER? Join Telluride Mushroom Festival with live music and MUSHROOM BEVERAGES! $1 for every beer or cider purchased is donated to the Telluride Mushroom Festival, thanks to TMF sponsor and partner the Alibi. Thank you to Halo Extracts for infusing the beverages. 

10PM - 11:30PM | DJ Set with Jasper Degenaars of Fungi Academy

11:30PM - 1AM | Psychedelic Bass & House Throw Down with Codestar

CodeStar will take you real far on a journey through the ethereal realms of psychedelic bass & house music, activating your body and soul into unison, unleashing enlivened celebration into full bloom!

TMF pass holders will receive $5 off tickets at the door or buy a ticket ahead of time here.
Speakers
avatar for Tradd Cotter

Tradd Cotter

Mycologist, Blue Portal
Tradd Cotter is a microbiologist, professional mycologist, and retired landscape designer, who has been cultivating mushrooms both commercially and experimentally for more than thirty years.

Tradd is the author of the best-selling book Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation (2014) and has won numerous awards for his work including the prestigious Clemson University Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2013), the EPA GRO-U Fellowship Award (2011), including the Gary Lincoff... Read More →
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Jasper Degenaars

Fungi Academy
Jasper Degenaars is an ambassador to the Kindom of the Fungi and has dedicated his life to the sharing and growing of Fungal Wisdom. It all started over 13 years ago when he embarked on a journey to decipher the growing of Psilocybe mushrooms. Since 2019 he has committed his full... Read More →
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CodeStar

DJ
Wielding a style that blends organic instrumentation and vocals with deep bassy beats, expansive effects, loops, samples, and turntablism, CodeStar’s sets and productions are inspired by an invigorating love for music and dance. He brings a live and unique flavor to every occasion... Read More →
avatar for Austin Quattlebuam

Austin Quattlebuam

TMF Onsite Production Manager, Folk and Forage
Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Quattlebaum grew up with the slow rhythm of the South seeping into his bones. He found his musical roots early, drawn to the banjo's haunting twang, the Southern Appalachia song traditions, and the funky sounds of New Orleans.

Quattlebaum's cr... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00am MDT
Alibi
  Other, Poetry
 
Saturday, August 15
 

10:00pm MDT

Live Music! Night Cap at the Alibi w/ Thom LaFond and DROS
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00am MDT
Alibi @ 121 S Fir St, Telluride, CO 81435, USA
Want to taste the Festival Telluride Brewing Company MycoBeer and NEW THIS YEAR Fenceline Myco-CIDER? Join Telluride Mushroom Festival with live music and MUSHROOM BEVERAGES! $1 for every beer or cider purchased is donated to the Telluride Mushroom Festival, thanks to TMF sponsor and partner the Alibi. Thank you to Halo Extracts for infusing the beverages. 

Thom LaFond | 9:30PM-11:30PM

DROS | 11:30PM-1AM

TMF pass holders receive $5 off tickets at the door or buy tickets ahead of time here.
Speakers
avatar for Tradd Cotter

Tradd Cotter

Mycologist, Blue Portal
Tradd Cotter is a microbiologist, professional mycologist, and retired landscape designer, who has been cultivating mushrooms both commercially and experimentally for more than thirty years.

Tradd is the author of the best-selling book Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation (2014) and has won numerous awards for his work including the prestigious Clemson University Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2013), the EPA GRO-U Fellowship Award (2011), including the Gary Lincoff... Read More →
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Dros

Musician
TBA
TL

Thom LaFond

Thom LaFond, currently based in Colorado, is known for his distinctive spoken style of lyrics and full-spectrum sonic arrangements. As a multi-instrumentalist and producer, he weaves compelling narratives through music, adding a fresh dimension to the broader musical landscape.  Thom... Read More →
avatar for Austin Quattlebuam

Austin Quattlebuam

TMF Onsite Production Manager, Folk and Forage
Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Quattlebaum grew up with the slow rhythm of the South seeping into his bones. He found his musical roots early, drawn to the banjo's haunting twang, the Southern Appalachia song traditions, and the funky sounds of New Orleans.

Quattlebaum's cr... Read More →
Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00am MDT
Alibi
  Other, Poetry
 
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Ah Haa School - Curiosity Shop
Ah Haa School - SkyDeck Rooftop
Ah Haa School - Transformation Studio
Alibi
Between the Covers- Bookstore
Carhenge Parking Lot
Elks Park
Elks Park & Oak Street Park
Elks Park Workshop Tent
Gondola in Telluride
Integration Space - Elks Park
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Palm Theatre
Sheridan Opera House
Tellurado Studio & Bistro
Telluride Core Area (big white double peak tent by baseball fields)
Telluride Historical Museum Amphitheater
Telluride Library
Telluride Main Street
The Hotel Telluride
Town Park
Trout Lake Overlook House
Wilkinson Public Library- Downstairs Terrace
Wilkinson Public Library- Program Room
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