# Event Details - **Event Name**: NYC Fungus Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Welcome to the fourth Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society in partnership with The BatteryAbout this EventThis fall, with the myceliation spreading around, there will emerge the greatest fungal festival ever to fruit in New York City!Get ready for our fourth Fungus Festival, organized by , in partnership with This year we have a beautiful flush of fungal partners, presenters, vendors and arts! We are excited to celebrate the city's mycelial network, and showcase the breadth of mycological creativity here in New York City.Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art and science, including identification tables of wild mushrooms from the New York area, art and nature workshops and activities, lectures, yoga, tastings, urban farm tour, food vendors, mushroom fashion show and so much more.This festival is free and open to all!Please register for this free event to receive updates on Festival programming and to be informed about registration for walks and workshops!Full programWe’ve got lots going on - fresh mushrooms, arts and crafts, vendor tables, activities, talks, displays, walks, artists selling their work, vendors, food and more! Find out about all the action in .Order 2026 Fungus Festival Limited Edition T-ShirtsGet your own limited edition 2026 Fungus Festival T-shirt here!Special pre-order price - 10% offUntil September 30, 2026 ONLYCome early for activities with limited capacityWe’re expecting a lot of mushroom-lovers, but some activities can handle only a limited number of participants.Note that most activities don't require registrations, but they are limited in capacity. Please come earlier if you are interested in a particular activity as they are first come first serve.If you were unable to reserve a spot for any of these events, we recommend following these organizations and individuals on social media since many organize these kinds of activities at other times of the year. Their contact information can be found in the program.Rain AdvisoryWith all the rain heading our way, we should have a great spread of mushrooms at the ID station this year. However, please be advised that this event will take place rain or shine. In the case of inclement weather, the festival might be modified or canceled.Plan your travelThe event will be taking place at The Battery on Sunday, October 11 from 11am to 4pm. The address is State Street and Battery Place. A detailed page on getting to The Battery can be found here.What to bringBring a blanket and spread out - there’s lots of space to hang!Bring a costume or an idea for a costume - Mushroom Fashion Parade is at 3:30PMConsider bringing a refillable water bottle to save money and prevent waste.Bring mushrooms - our experts are happy to ID them for you.Kids are welcome! We have several activities for little mushroom lovers, carousel and a playground!Support our work!The festival is free to attend, but not free to create! Please support us by donating to the New York Mycological Society via PayPal payments@newyorkmyc.org or Venmo @newyorkmyc or StripeWe look forward to seeing you on the 11th of October!-The OrganizersFungus Festival 2026 is organized by the New York Mycological Society.We also thank The Battery for their partnership and all of our partners and volunteers without whom Fungus Festival would not be possible.About the New York Mycological SocietyThe New York Mycological Society is New York City’s very own mushroom club and open to anyone with an interest in fungi. The club was founded 61 years ago by avantgarde composer John Cage and friends. Our 780+ members enjoy walks every weekend, ID session, lectures, workshops and much more. Our mission is to document the amazing fungal diversity in New York City’s parks for science and conservation and create greater awareness for the wonderful world of fungi.About The BatteryThe Battery Conservancy was founded to revitalize New York’s birthplace park and its major landmark, Castle Clinton National Monument. The Conservancy designs, builds, maintains, and activates the historic Battery’s 25-acres of public parkland at the southern tip of Manhattan. In partnership with the City of New York’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the National Park Service, the Conservancy brings inspired vision and targeted resources to the park.It continues to spearhead the revitalization of the city’s birthplace inspired by an ethos of environmental stewardship, historical authenticity, design excellence, innovative education, and openness to all.Today, The Battery, the thriving green heart of Downtown New York, is a model of conservation and biodiversity with vast public gardens, organic urban farms, toxin-free lawns and SeaGlass, the innovative aquarium carousel. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/nyc-fungus-festival-2026/100001998990494380 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, art, science-fair, it, health-wellness, fashion, kids, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: The Battery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Battery - **lat**: 40.7043241 - **long**: -74.01427679999999 - **full address**: The Battery, State Street and Battery Place, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NYC Fungus Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/761364f6ac29eb2e5efa69979005fd3894a748a85735ec0deb8ff4798ca873eb-rimg-w962-h379-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1789551142 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NYC Fungus Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** NYC Fungus Festival 2026 takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Battery, State Street and Battery Place, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NYC Fungus Festival 2026? - **A:** NYC Fungus Festival 2026 is organized by New York Mycological Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NYC Fungus Festival 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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