MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

August 18 - 19, 2006

Photos courtesy of Telluride Mushroom Festival

It's the 26th year and the Telluride Institute is excited to be the organizing entity for the event. Gather to celebrate the world of fungi -- in particular the Healing Powers of Fungi.

Explore the incredible Telluride landscape gathering interesting and edible fungi. Learn of cutting edge research on medicinal qualities of fungi and their plant allies. Wonder at the power of the fungal world to shape our imaginations. Taste the exquisite flavors of locally gathered, choice mushrooms.

Fungus feasts, forays, workshops and a shroom parade are all part of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. Designed for those interested in edible, psychoactive and poisonous mushrooms, this event is a fungophile's dream come true. Chefs from Telluride's top restaurants prepare mushroom dishes to be judged by festival faculty. www.mushroomfestival.com, (970) 728-1412