The 3-day Festival is filled with mushroom foraging, culinary experiences and nature exploration.  Explore the natural world, and its bounty with notable mycologists and wild food experts; Orion Aon, Larry Evans, Ken Kassenbrock,  John Sir Jesse, Jon Sommer, Brian Barzee and Sebastian Tabibi.

Schedule:

Friday, August 9

5pm - 7:30pm Meet n' Greet w/ keynote speaker Jon Sommer Brush Creek Pavilion

Join us for a captivating blend of flavors, beverages, and insightful discussions to kick off this year’s 15th Eagle Mushroom & Wild Food Festival.  Begin your festival experience at the inaugural Taste of Eagle, showcasing an array of wild-food inspired small plates by local culinary artisans.

Keynote speaker Jon Sommer, President of the Colorado Mycological Society, adds a touch of mycological intrigue to the evening, marking the beginning of the festival with a perfect blend of flavor and knowledge.

Cost: $65 Individual Ticket, Included with VIP Pass

Buy Tickets

7:30pm - 10pm Live Concert - Free and open to the Public Brush Creek Pavilion

Introducing a fresh addition for 2024 – a Friday night concert showcasing live music. Free & open to the public, bring your friends, and immerse yourselves in the captivating musical sounds of the high country & mountain vibe.

Cost: Free, Open to the Public

Saturday, August 10 & Sunday 11

9am - 3pm Guided Foray Select locations in the National Forest

Join us for a day-long exploration into the National Forest lands near Eagle, Colorado. This distinctive experience brings together mushroom enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners on their first foray to seasoned experts. Led by notable mycologists and wild food experts, this adventure promises a day filled with exploration, mushroom hunting tips, and the opportunity to ask questions to foray leaders with decades of experience.

During the foray, everyone will enjoy a catered lunch, and a moment to share experiences with fellow enthusiasts in a mountain setting.  The day concludes back in Eagle, where mycophiles showcase their bounty, engage in discussions on mushroom identification, and explore the intricacies of the fungi realm.

Cost: $65 Individual Ticket, Guaranteed with VIP Pass. Includes mushroom identification

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.

Buy Tickets

11am - 1pm Cooking Class & Gourmet Lunch Brush Creek Pavilion

Take your cooking to a new level of sophistication with the classically inspired wild food cooking techniques guided by Red Canyon Catering Chef & Owner Brian Farquharson.  After honing your culinary skills, revel in the wild flavors with a the gourmet lunch.

Cost: $65 Individual Ticket, Included with VIP Pass

Buy Tickets

3:30pm-4:30pm Mushroom Identification Brush Creek Pavilion

Immerse yourself in an educational discourse, expanding your knowledge of nature’s bounty, and ensuring a more informed exploration of the fascinating world of fungi.

Esteemed Foray Leaders impart their expertise on wild food and mushrooms at mushroom identification tables.  Learn essential features such as; spores, stalks, caps, and habitats, gain valuable insights for identifying mushrooms and enhancing your foraging experience.

Cost:Included with Guided Foray

Buy Tickets

Saturday, August 10

6pm - 10pm Family Dinner Brush Creek Pavilion

Savor the warmth of family-style dining, where nature-inspired dishes by Chef & Owner Marla Leblow of Second Nature Gourmet are shared, and memories are created.  As the last bites are savored, the live music takes center stage, elevating your dining experience to new heights.

Cost: $65 Individual Ticket

Buy Tickets

6pm-9pm Culinary Dinner Wild Sage

The exquisite dining experience returns to Eagle, promising an evening of unparalleled sophistication. The culinary journey is curated anew, featuring an inspired menu crafted by the culinary virtuoso, Chef Kevin Nelson of Wild Sage.  Guests can once again revel in an atmosphere where culinary artistry meets wild food.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.

Cost: $250 Individual Ticket, Guaranteed with VIP Pass

Location: Wild Sage, 1143 Capitol Street, 104A, Eagle, CO 81631

Buy Tickets

Sunday, August 11

4:30pm-6:30pm Festival Celebration Brush Creek Pavilion

As the 15th Eagle Mushroom & Wild Food Festival comes to a crescendo, the culinary finale pays homage to Eagle County’s rich wild and mycological heritage with savory bites and captivating conversations. Come together for an evening of camaraderie, where the tales of nature exploration and the wild food flavors of the festival create lasting memories.

Cost: $65 Individual Ticket, Included with VIP Pass

Buy Tickets

Date: August 9-11, 2024

Location: Brush Creek Pavilion, 909 Capitol Street, Eagle, CO 81631

Click here for more information