Schedule Of Events:

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mushroom Chalk Art

Time: Thu, Sep 7, 202312:00 AM  Mon, Sep 11, 202312:00 AM

Location: Cordova Library (map)

Come draw mushrooms and more in chalk on the sidewalk in front of the library.  Self-directed.  Open T-F 10-7, and Sat- 12-5.

Library Fairy Tea Party for All Ages

Time: 12:00 PM  1:00 PM

Location:  Cordova Public Library (map)

Friday and Saturday, September 7th & 8th from Noon- 1:00 pm in the Cordova Public Library.  All ages welcome.  Please join us for a woodland fantasy Fairy Tea Party.  We will make a craft, read a story, and drink some tea.

NVE Foraging Club/ Mycologist Guided Foray

Time: 1:00 PM  3:00 PM

Location:  undefined (map)

Foraging at the end of mile marker 220 known to locals as John gohrst

Wild Rose, Heart Opening and Sound-Sound Escapes with Kim

Time: 6:00 PM  7:30 PM

Location:  Masconic Hall (map)

Class is FREE- Registration is Required, Sign-Up with Kayley at NVE

Email: [email protected]. To reserve your spot

Wild Rose, Heart Opening and Sound. Make your own Wild rose facial toner and learn the many benefits of this beautiful and loving plant. Enjoy being surrounded by rose petals as you soothe into a deep state of relaxation with the beautiful sounds as you escape away. Taught By Kim Aspelund - Sound Bath Practitioner

PWSSC & Net Loft Nature Journaling

Time: 6:30 PM  9:00 PM

Location:  Prince William Sound Science Center (map)

Join us for a free Nature Journaling session at The Prince William Sound Science Center on September 7th from 6:30-9:00pm, hosted by PWSSC and The Net Loft. This will be an introduction to Nature Journaling for all Fungus Festival Nature Journaling needs. Learn how to get started journaling your forest finds, learn about the fungus anatomy, practice new nature journaling techniques, and more!

Friday, September 8, 2023

Net Loft- Autumn Landscape Needlefelt Workshop

Time : 8:30 AM  12:00 PM

Location : Net Loft (map)

$60 class fee includes all materials, frame, and mat.   
Friday, September 8th 8:30 am -12 noon OR Monday, September 11th, 8:30-11:45 am.

Sign up for the class

Library Fairy Tea Party for All Ages

Time : 12:00 PM  1:00 PM

Location :  Cordova Public Library (map)

Friday and Saturday, September 7th & 8th from Noon- 1:00 pm in the Cordova Public Library.  All ages welcome.  Please join us for a woodland fantasy Fairy Tea Party.  We will make a craft, read a story, and drink some tea.

Net Loft- Mushroom Needlefelt Workshop

Time : 1:00 PM  4:30 PM

Location : Net Loft (map)

Mushroom in the Moss Needlefelt Treasure Box.

Friday September 8th, 2:15-4:45 pm OR Saturday September 9th,  10:30-1:45 pm.

Participants will have options for color choice of stem and cap.  $60 class fee includes all materials, frame and mat. For Treasure Box: Bring a handful of small woodland items, such as dry cones, lichen, berries, and moss to include in your composition. Collect at least one week in advance to insure items are completely dry.

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PWSSC Discover Cordova

Time : 2:30 PM  4:00 PM

Location :  Nirvana Park (map)

Join us on September 8th for this special fungus-themed Discovery Cordova. We will host fungus games and learning at Nirvana Park targeted at children pre-K through elementary from 2:30-4:00. We will enjoy some fungus dissection, arts and crafts, as well as some button making!

Art Gallery Opening- Amazing Mushrooms

Time : 5:00 PM  7:00 PM

Location :  Copper River Gallery (In the Cordova Center) (map)

“Amazing Mushrooms” mushroom and fungus art by Cordovans of all ages.  Opening reception in the Copper River Gallery on Thursday, September 7th from 5-7 pm.

The Ultimate Relaxation-Sound Bath Meditation

Time : 6:15 PM  7:30 PM

Location :  Masconic Hall (map)

Class is FREE- Registration is Required, Sign-Up with Kayley at NVE

Email: [email protected]. To reserve your spot

Relax the body, mind, and spirit with the soothing sounds of different instruments played while you gently escape into a place of healing and well-being. Enjoy this time you have taken for yourself to feel renewed, grounded, and supported. Bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket

Copper River Canvas Paint Night

Time : 6:30 PM  7:30 PM

Location :  Moose Lodge (map)

Cmon out and join the fungus festival activities by doing our paint night class. It'll be fun....guy!!!

Concert

Time : 8:00 PM  10:00 PM

Location :  The Alaskan Bar (map)

Live at The Alaskan Bar. Friday, September 8th, Doors open at 8 pm.

General Admission $30, Festival Registrants $25

Music Performances by : RUT, The Cupid Experiment, & The Goddamn Ranchhand Band

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Mushroom ID Class

Time: 9:00 AM  10:00 AM

Location:Prince William Sound Science Center (map)
More info to come.

Net Loft- Mushroom Needlefelt Workshop

Time:  10:30 AM  1:45 PM

Location: Net Loft (map)

Mushroom in the Moss Needlefelt Treasure Box.

Friday September 8th, 2:15-4:45 pm OR Saturday September 9th, 10:30-1:45 pm.
Participants will have options for color choice of stem and cap.  $60 class fee includes all materials, frame and mat.

For Treasure Box: Bring a handful of small woodland items, such as dry cones, lichen, berries, and moss to include in your composition. Collect at least one week in advance to insure items are completely dry.

Sign Up for the class

Foray #1

Time:  10:30 AM  11:30 AM

More info and location to come.

Copper River Salmon Tasting and Fisherman Meet & Greet

Time:  1:00 PM  2:00 PM

Location: Kayak Cafe (map)

Saturday, September 9th from 1-2pm

Hey Cordova Fungus Festival goers,

Come try some amazing Copper River Salmon and hear a presentation about how our sustainable fishery works by a real fishing family here in Cordova Alaska at the Kayak Cafe on 2nd st. You'll get to taste Cordova's own amazing, fresh Copper River Salmon along side some delicious mushrooms in honor of the Fungus Festival.  Come meet the family behind the fish, ask questions, and taste the worlds best salmon! We can't wait to see you there!
Don't miss out on this hyper local experience and alaskan wild salmon tasting from the Copper River! From our boat to your table.
Each person will need their own separate ticket to this event.

Located at:
Kayak Cafe, 524 2nd St. Cordova Alaska 99574
This is a 3 minute walk from the Cordova Center.
If you are a registered Fungus Festival Attendee, you can use your discount code provided in your registration email to get a discount to this event!

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Net Loft- Wet Felted Wool Mushroom Terrarium Workshop

Time:  2:15 PM  4:45 PM

Location: The Net Loft (map)

The Net Loft’s annual mushroom terrarium workshop is here!

Class will take place Saturday, September 9th, 2:15-4:45 pm OR Early Bird Session Sunday, September 10,  7:00-9:30 am, upstairs at The Net Loft. Create a pair of mushrooms using carded wool and wet felting techniques. Class fee of $46 includes all materials for making the mushrooms, 8 inch glass dome with dry wood slice or wooden base.

Bring a handful of small woodland items, such as dry cones, lichen, and moss to include in your terrarium. Be sure items are completely dry.
Open to ages 5 and up. Ages 5-9 with parent. Save 5% if registered first for the fungus festival. The festival registration confirmation email will include a third-party discount code.

No refunds on class registration.

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Foray #2

Time:  2:30 PM  4:30 PM
More Info to be announced.

Keynote Presentation

Time:  5:00 PM  5:30 PM
More info to come.

Fungus Festival Tasting Party

Time:  6:00 PM  9:00 PM

Location: Alaskan Bar (map)

We are so excited for you to get to experience some of the amazing iconic local flavors of Cordova! At this lively highlight of the Fungus Festival you'll get to interact with other festival registrants, participate in a harvest-themed silent action, try your hand at the limerick competition, have the chance to win the door prize, and of course, taste some yummy food! Your ticket also comes with your choice of 1 glass of house wine or an Alaskan Amber to sip on while you taste!

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Net Loft- Wet Felted Wool Mushroom Terrarium Workshop

Time : 7:30 AM  9:30 AM

Location : The Net Loft (map)

The Net Loft’s annual mushroom terrarium workshop is here!

Class will take place Saturday, September 9th, 2:15-4:45 pm OR Early Bird Session Sunday, September 10,  7:00-9:30 am, upstairs at The Net Loft. Create a pair of mushrooms using carded wool and wet felting techniques. Class fee of $46 includes all materials for making the mushrooms, 8 inch glass dome with dry wood slice or wooden base.

Bring a handful of small woodland items, such as dry cones, lichen, and moss to include in your terrarium. Be sure items are completely dry. Open to ages 5 and up. Ages 5-9 with parent. Save 5% if registered first for the fungus festival. The festival registration confirmation email will include a third-party discount code.

No refunds on class registration.

Sign Up for the Class

Foray #3

Time : 10:00 AM  11:30 AM
More info to come!

Mushroom ID Table Talk

Time : 1:00 PM  2:00 PM

Location : Prince William Sound Science Center (map)
More info to come soon.

Net Loft- Wooden Mushroom Forest Workshop

Time : 2:30 PM  5:00 PM

Location : The Net Loft (map)
Create a wooden mushroom harvest. Class fee of $35 includes 4 large and 4 petite wooden unfinished mushrooms, plus paint and natural wood finish.   

Sunday, September 10, 2:30-5  pm.
Workshop will take place UPSTAIRS AT THE NET LOFT. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Open to ages 8 and up.  Save 5% if registered first for festival. The event registration confirmation will include  a community discount code.

No refunds on class registration fees.

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Net Loft- Garland Needlefelt Workshop

Time : 6:00 PM  10:00 PM

Location : Net Loft (map)
$55 includes all materials for a needle-felted mushrooms garland with a sprig of blueberries, and a sprig of high bush cranberries.   

Sunday September 10, 6-10 pm.
All workshops will take place UPSTAIRS AT THE NET LOFT. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Open to ages 12 and up
Save 5% if registered first for festival. The event registration confirmation will include  a community discount code.
Net Loft- Autumn Landscape Needlefelt Workshop

No refunds on class registration fees

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Net Loft- Autumn Landscape Needlefelt Workshop

Time : 8:30 AM  11:45 PM

Location : Net Loft (map)

$60 class fee includes all materials, frame, and mat.   
Friday, September 8th 8:30 am -12 noon OR Monday, September 11th, 8:30-11:45 am.

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Date: September 8-10,2023

Location: Various Venues in Cordova

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