ABOUT
Since 2015, MycoSymbiotics has hosted the Mushroom and Arts festival in hopes to provide further education around all things mycology. It has gained traction in the community as a family-friendly connection to nature, education, and art. Attended by entrepreneurs in the field of mushrooms and mycology, local families, and local artists. The MycoSymbiotics festival is the first of its kind on the east coast. The festival is open and encouraged for all ages as we look to focus on education and ecological literacy. This multidimensional festival aims to provide something for everyone with our workshops for all stages, forays, live music, yoga. We look forward to meeting new people, connecting with nature, and discovering new ideas to share with our communities.
MycoFest 2027
Friday, July 30th to Sunday, August 1st
Frequently Asked Questions
🌏 What are the gate hours?
There is now one single entrance and exit for the festival — gates work differently than in past years, so please plan accordingly. Special circumstances will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Festival begins officially at 11am on Friday with the Opening Ceremony with William Padilla-Brown.
Festival ends officially at 4pm on Sunday with the Closing Ceremony with William Padilla-Brown.
Gate hours:
Friday, July 31st: gates open at 8am and close at 9pm.
Saturday, August 1st: gates open at 9am and close at 9pm.
Sunday, August 2nd: gates open at 9am and close at 7pm.
The festival wraps up Sunday, August 2nd at 5pm — we ask that all attendees be off the property Sunday evening by 8pm.
🌏 Arrival & Parking
What's the traffic/parking flow like on site? Traffic through camp is one-way — please respect posted signs, in-camp speed limits, and directions from our team. There's no thru car traffic on the campgrounds except for arrival unload and departure pack-out.
How do I set up camp when I arrive? Once you find your site, unload your vehicle first, then drive out to park before setting up camp.
How far is parking from the festival? General parking is about a 7–10 minute walk from main festival activities.
🌏 Camping
What should I pack for camping? Pack for cool nights, hot days, and potential rain. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if you plan to be out after dark — the land gets very dark!
Is there a swimmable creek on site? Yes — this year's venue features a swimmable creek, a great way to cool off between activities.
Quick camping gear checklist:
Tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad
Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes
Headlamp or flashlight
Refillable water container
Cash (for showers, WiFi, some food vendors)
Layers for cool nights + rain gear
🌏 Food & Water
Is there food available on site? Yes, food vendors will be on site, but you're also welcome to bring your own food and portable grills, etc.
Is water available? Tested well water is available on site — please only use it to fill containers.
Are there stores nearby if I forget something? There's a small gas station about 10–15 minutes away, and supermarkets about 30 minutes away. We recommend packing in your supplies, since there's no easy access to stores once you're on site.
Is firewood or ice available? Yes, both are available for purchase on site.
🌏 Restrooms, Showers & Laundry
What restroom facilities are available? Porta potties and flush toilets are on site. Please only use the provided toilet paper, as the plumbing is fragile.
How do showers work? Showers run on a token system. Tokens are $2 each, or bundled (3 for $5, 6 for $10, 13 for $20). Each token buys 4 minutes of shower time. There are about 15 showers on site.
Is laundry available? Yes — laundry (wash or dry) is available this year for 4 tokens per load.
🌏 WiFi & Cell Service
Is WiFi available? Yes, WiFi is available on site for $15/weekend.
What's cell service like on site? Cell service can be spotty to nonexistent — great for tuning out, but let friends and family know in advance. We also recommend downloading your driving route ahead of time, since GPS may not work well once you arrive.
🌏 Leave No Trace & Land Respect
Are there any special rules for respecting the land? No glass is allowed on site. This is a Leave No Trace event — please bring trash bags to keep your site clean. A trash collection point will be available at the end of the event before departure.
MycoFest continues to evolve beyond traditional lecture-style conferences. Instead, we focus on hands-on learning, interactive workshops, guided forays, and skill-sharing experiences led by some of the most knowledgeable educators in mycology, permaculture, and ecological stewardship.
🌱 Whether you're a seasoned mycophile, a wild food enthusiast, or just beginning your journey into the fungal kingdom, MycoFest offers an opportunity to learn directly from the landscape and from each other.
🍄 Unparalleled Fungal Diversity
Each year we document 100+ mushroom species on-site, making MycoFest one of the most exciting field experiences for foragers in North America.
🌲 Our Most Immersive Foraging Experience Yet
With expanded woodland access and structured guided forays, attendees will explore diverse ecosystems while learning fungal identification, ecology, and field techniques.
🏕️ Premium Camping at Four Quarters Sanctuary
Camp in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the Appalachians, with improved camping areas designed to create a comfortable and immersive outdoor experience.
🎶 Music, Art & Community Celebration
When the sun goes down, MycoFest transforms into a vibrant gathering of music, art, and community around the fire.
🛍️ Vendor Village
Discover mushroom-inspired foods, cultivation tools, herbal products, art, and innovative mycology gear from passionate vendors and creators.
🌿 Workshops & Skill-Sharing
Learn from expert educators covering topics such as mushroom cultivation, wild food preparation, permaculture design, fungal ecology, and regenerative land stewardship.
🔥 Rewilding & Ancestral Skills
Explore fire-making, natural building, fermentation, and other traditional skills that reconnect us with land-based living.
📈 The Largest Consistently Attended Multi-Day Mushroom Festival in the United States
For the past several years, MycoFest has welcomed more attendees than any other festival of its kind.
MycoFest is more than a festival—it’s a living network of people reconnecting with the land, with each other, and with the incredible world of fungi.
Come experience the mycelial network in action.
👉 Tickets are limited — secure yours early.
The Grounds : TBA
Somewhere nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Pennsylvania
We love surprising attendees with new venues that expand our consciousness, community, and network.
OUR VALUES
1.) Promote Ecological Literacy in the North East and Mid Atlantic
2.) Promote Practical Citizen Science
3.) Advocate for the Preservation of Local Species of Funga
4.) Encourage New Ecological Enterprise
5.) Connection and Community
6.) Promote STEM
7.) Support Art and Honor Culture
MycoFest is a weekend full of intentional experiences, discovery, and exploration. In order to fully experience and dive into the magic of the festival, we all need to co-create a safe environment that promotes this free exploration.
Attending MycoFest means you agree to the following reality;
We Act In Love and Consciousness even in difficult moments. The reason why we gather is to co-create a new reality that centers non-violence, authentic action, and love for all as one human race.
Choose Curiosity when facing new situations or learning new things. Open yourself up to the opportunity that you can learn from anyone and everyone and at any time. Allow every moment you experience to be met with an open mind.
Mindfully Speak and Act. Remember to be intentional when you interact with the festival and other attendees. Be your best self. Show up and be PRESENT. If we expect this from others, we should show up as an example.
Communicate Your Needs. Don’t expect people to read your mind; this leads to misunderstandings and further difficult emotions and conversations. When you speak mindfully, you’re not being pushy or too forthcoming, you’re just communicating your needs.
Listen to Consent. It is at the center of everything. Everyone deserves to fully agree to the shared present moment. The best moments happen this way.
Agree to No Violence or Weapons. MycoFest has been and must remain a safe environment for all to gather and experience. NO weapons are welcome and violent actions are NOT tolerated.
Respect Others’ Privacy and Confidentiality. What happens at MycoFest stays at MycoFest? Friendships and connections can last forever after MycoFest, and that’s what we hope for, but we also keep MycoFest experiences sacred and share stories only in positive ways and with consent.