September 8th - 10th, 2023

While Cordova’s fishing fleet is out gathering nets full of Copper River & Prince William Sound Salmon, its land-based foragers are hunting wild berries, yellow-footed chanterelles and king boletes! Those swift swimmers that make it past Cordova’s keen fishermen will head upstream, spawn and leave abundant nutrients on the creek shores, that are picked by fungi and transported to nourish the entire forest. Every fall, the community of Cordova celebrates with fungus-pluckers, lichen-lovers and friends of the forest & sea from near and far for the Cordova Fungus Festival. Our 17th Annual festival is scheduled for September 8th through the 10th, 2023.

The long weekend’s activities explore the natural world in the northernmost coastal temperate rainforest and celebrate the interconnected life-cycle of fungus, salmon and the forest. Festival attendees will have opportunities to learn more about local mushrooms, participate in art & handcraft workshops, and celebrate mushrooms, salmon, and other wild-harvested foods in a variety of ways. There will be live and virtual forays, presentations, kids' activities, and more! Get out your baskets, mushroom knives, ID books, notepads, and join us for the festival fun.

Guided Fungus Forays

Don't be afraid of fungus! Get hands-on tips from an expert on identifying useful edible and dye mushrooms.

Expert & Special Guests

Learn from and enjoy experts exploring and innovating with fungi in cultivation, art, food and science!

Arts & Culture

Mushroom handcrafting, harvest-themed art shows, and more -- interwoven with Cordova's unique culture.

Free Kids' Activities

Get the whole family out exploring and learning to appreciate and protect the beauty and utility all around us.

Wild Harvest Tasting Party

Join us at the Alaskan Bar for a tasting of some iconic local flavors! Your ticket includes one house wine or Alaskan Amber., and an incredible Cordova Harvest-themed silent auction! Trust us you don't want to miss out on this highlight of Cordova Fungus Fest! Only 100 tickets are available!

September 9th, 2023 from 6-9 pm at the Alaskan Bar

After you purchase your tickets, online make sure to pick up your tickets at the Cordova Chamber Offices/ Visitor Center OR at the Festival Welcome table when you check in.

Register for the festival first and use the 3rd party registrant discount code to get $5 off your tasting Party Ticket! (code located in your registration confirmation email).

Alaska Airlines Round Trip Ticket Raffle

Enter to win 2- Alaska Airlines Round Trip Tickets to anywhere they fly. Ticket sales end Monday, September 12th. The winner will be drawn at the Cordova Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 13th at noon AKSD.

View the 2023 schedule

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