# Event Details - **Event Name**: ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? Presented by Acadiana Myco Have you ever wanted to grow your own gourmet mushrooms at home? Join us for a FREE hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of growing mushrooms using several popular cultivation methods. Whether you're completely new to mushroom cultivation or already growing and looking to expand your skills, this workshop will provide practical knowledge you can immediately put to use. ? Saturday, July 18, 2026 ? 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM ? South Regional Library Auditorium 6101 Johnston Street Lafayette, LA 70503 WHAT WE'LL COVER ? Mushroom cultivation fundamentals ? Agar to grain transfers ? Liquid culture and inoculation techniques ? Grain preparation and sterilization concepts ? Coco coir substrate ? Master's Mix substrate ? Straw substrate ? Cold pasteurization methods ? Spawn-to-substrate transfers ? Fruiting conditions and harvesting ? Contamination prevention and troubleshooting ? FREE OYSTER MUSHROOM GROW KITS The first 25 registered participants will receive a FREE oyster mushroom grow kit. Each kit includes: • 1 Colonized Oyster Mushroom Grain Bag • 1 Cold Pasteurized Straw Substrate Bag Participants will perform a hands-on grain-to-straw transfer during the workshop and take their kit home to continue growing mushrooms. IMPORTANT GROW KIT INFORMATION ✔ Registration is required ✔ Participants must arrive and check in by 12:20 PM to claim their grow kit ✔ Unclaimed kits may be reassigned after 12:20 PM to individuals on the waiting list ✔ Limit one grow kit per family ✔ No experience necessary ✔ Family friendly ? WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AACA82DA4FFC52-64502411-acadiana ? VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Help us introduce new growers to mushroom cultivation! We're looking for volunteers to assist with: • Registration & Check-In • Grow Kit Distribution • Agar & Culture Demonstrations • Substrate Preparation • Spawn-to-Substrate Transfers • Setup & Cleanup Volunteer Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4EAFAE22A4FD0-64494364-volunteer#/ No teaching experience is required. If you've successfully grown mushrooms and enjoy helping others learn, we'd love your help. Whether you're interested in growing oyster mushrooms, lion's mane, medicinal mushrooms, or simply learning more about mycology, this workshop is a great opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and build practical cultivation skills. Come learn, connect, and grow with the Acadiana mushroom community! Growing Community Through Education Acadiana Myco ? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/free-learn-to-grow-mushrooms-workshop/200030234844501 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, art, crafts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 82 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lafayette - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lafayette Public Library - South Regional Branch - **lat**: 30.16647 - **long**: -92.08182 - **full address**: Lafayette Public Library - South Regional Branch, 6101 Johnston St,Lafayette,LA,United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/91d26fcec8894946daff7db00b2187475dc5faf81e82527abe7bff213b608766-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf2e9de-gmir?v=1784293702 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? being held? - **A:** ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Lafayette Public Library - South Regional Branch, 6101 Johnston St,Lafayette,LA,United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ?? - **A:** ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? is organized by Tony Landry. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ? FREE LEARN TO GROW MUSHROOMS WORKSHOP ? is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lafayette, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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