Our current stance on COVID-19 and the 40th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival.
Telluride Mushroom Festival
A Program of the Telluride Institute
Telluride Mushroom Festival
A Program of the Telluride Institute
Celebrating All Things FUNGI
Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has been celebrating all things mycological, from the newest advancements in mushroom science to our famous mushroom cook-off. Held annually in Telluride, Colorado, the festival capital of the Rockies, TMF is a can’t miss event with a colorful history in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.
Celebrating All Things FUNGI
Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has been celebrating all things mycological, from the latest in mushroom science to our famous mushroom cook-off. Held annually in Telluride, Colorado, TMF is a can’t miss event in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.
2020 FESTIVAL THEME
For 40 years the Festival has been changing minds about wild mushrooms. From back when few academic mycologists would have had any interest in coming to the Festival and mycophiles attended NAMA-sanctioned forays but raised eyebrows at "Telluride." That has completely changed. For 40 years we have been changing minds...one mushroom, and one mycophile, at a time. And so that brings us to this year's Festival Theme - Changing Minds, One Mushroom at a Time.
2020 FESTIVAL THEME
For 40 years the Festival has been changing minds about wild mushrooms. From back when few academic mycologists would have had any interest in coming to the Festival and mycophiles attended NAMA-sanctioned forays but raised eyebrows at "Telluride." That has completely changed. For 40 years we have been changing minds...one mushroom, and one mycophile, at a time. And so that brings us to this year's Festival Theme - Changing Minds, One Mushroom at a Time.
Telluride Mushroom Festival:
What is it?
The Telluride Mushroom Festival is a weekend of mycology-related forays, talks and special events and is famous for the lively experience it provides all festival goers and participants. Words can’t necessarily do justice to this unique event, watch the video to get a real taste of the festival.
Fungi serve many purposes–from breaking down plant cellulose in nature to creating nutrients for plants, to serving as food and medicine for people, to acting as bio-remediators to filter and break down toxic land from oil spills and agricultural run off. However, many are unaware of how versatile mushrooms are outside of the kitchen.
AUGUST 13 - 16, 2020
Unique Events
Mycology Talks
Special Events & Dinners
Mycology Forays
