Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Discover the world of fascinating fungi at the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads on May 4-5. Presented by Far West Fungi, the event offers two days of entertainment, education, and activities that are all about mushrooms, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday.

​View the art gallery and installation art, explore for wild mushrooms on the guided nature walk, engage in DIY workshops, view cooking and cultivation demos, try your hand at fabric dyeing or painting with mushroom pigment, attend mycology talks by experts, and more.

There’s live music and activities for the entire family with beer, wine and food vendors available for purchase. The Kid Zone offers face painting, henna, bubbles, giant hoops, an archery range, bounce house, rock painting, and games.

​Adult admission: $75 per day; $140 both days. Admission includes all mushroom fest activities, except food/beverage or train fare.  Children 12 and under are free. Parking: $20 per vehicle. For tickets and information: scmfest.com.