Georgia Mushroom Festival 2025

Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating kingdom of fungi at the Georgia Mushroom Festival 2025, an educational nonprofit event dedicated to mushroom education, networking, and celebrating mycology. Whether you're a seasoned mycologist, a curious forager, or just looking for a unique family-friendly experience, this festival has something for everyone!

Event Details

• Dates: October 17-19, 2025
• Location: Euharlee, GA
• What to Expect: A weekend packed with fungi education, guided walks, eclectic vendors, delicious food, live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Camping is included with weekend tickets!

Tickets & Admisson

Secure your spot at this exciting event!

• Day Ticket: $40 (valid for Friday or Saturday)
• Weekend Ticket: $100 (includes camping)
• RV & Trailer Hookups: Additional $60 for the weekend
• Children: Under 12 years old get in FREE!

Festival Highlights

Comprehensive Program & Activities

The Georgia Mushroom Festival offers a dynamic schedule designed to educate and entertain.

Friday, October 17th:

• 7 AM: Gates open for Vendors & Campers
• 8 AM: General Admission begins
• 10 AM: Vendor Village, Mushroom Village, and Festival officially open
• 11 AM: Food Court opens
• 2 PM - 5 PM: Mushroom Walks
• 12 PM - 11 PM: Live Bluegrass Bands
• 8 PM - 10 PM: Bioluminescent & Fluorescent Fungi / Community Night Walk (meet at MUSHROOM CENTRAL canopy)
• Campground Activities: Mushroom walks start at 3 PM, basic mushroom education at 5 PM, and another Night Walk at 8 PM.

Saturday, October 18th:

Speaker Hub: Dive deep into mycology with presentations from experts:

• 10 AM: Sarah Hawkins – "Introduction to Foraging Wild Mushrooms"
• 11 AM: Don King – "MUSHROOM HUNTING 101"
• 12 PM: Julian Mattucci – "Breeding Fungi For Commercial & Industrial Applications"
• 1:00 PM: Scott Ostuni – "Unearthing Fungal Diversity: Recent Discoveries and Taxonomic Advancements"
• 2:00 PM: Brandon Owen – "FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVANCED CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES"
• 3:00 PM: Sam Blackstone – Medicinal mushroom cultivation and product selection
• 4:00 PM: Kevin Krzyzaniak – "Finding Wild Medicinal and Culinary Mushrooms and How To Use Them"

Psilocybin Forum (at Base Camp):

• 10 AM: Welcome & Introductions
• 10:30 AM: Dr. Armbruster – "PSILOCYBIN, KETAMINE & THE BRAIN"
• 2 PM: Greg Lake, Esq. – "PSILOCYBIN & THE LAW"
• 3 PM: Donna Gareis – "PSILOCYBIN IN PALLIATIVE CARE"
• 4 PM: Julian Mattucci – "PSILOCYBE BREEDING & GENETICS"
• 5 PM: Christopher Sean Grogan – "SACRED MEDICINES"
• 8 PM: Bioluminescent & Fluorescent Fungi / Community Night Walk (meet at MUSHROOM CENTRAL canopy).
• Networking opportunities throughout the day.

Sunday, October 19th:

• 8 AM - 10 AM: Community Breakfast at the Food Court
• 10 AM: Community Foray
• 1 PM: Sunday Morning Community Walk with Scott Ostuni & Friends Mushroom Photography Expedition
• 10 AM - 1 PM: Psilocybin Forum continues.

Featured Speakers & Psilocybin Forum Team

Learn from leading experts in mycology and psychedelic research:

• Scott Ostuni: Mycologist, researcher, and mushroom photographer specializing in fungal identification.
• Julian Mattucci: Scientist & Psychedelic Researcher, founder of IMPERIAL LABS.
• Brandon Owen: Cultivator and founder of "I See Fungi," expert in advanced cultivation.
• Don King: "The Mushroom Hunter," experienced forager and chef.
• Kevin Krzyzaniak: Owner of Blue Ridge Chaga Connection, expert in wild medicinal and culinary mushrooms.
• Sarah Hawkins: Licensed wild mushroom identification specialist and ethical forager.

The Psilocybin Forum Team includes:

• Dr. Michael Armbruster (Forensic Psychiatrist)
• Attorney Greg Lake, Esq.
• Scott Ostuni (Researcher)
• Christopher S. Grogan (Scientist)
• Julian Mattucci (Psychedelic Researcher)
• Donna Gareis (Death Doula)
• Maurice LeCroy (Death Doula)

Kids Korner

Bring the little ones to the Kids Korner, located at the new playground in Osborne Park! Open on Saturday from 12 PM to 4 PM, it offers:

• Bag making
• Storytelling
• Exploration activities
• Free Violin Class: Taught by professional violinist Jesse James (from BANJOE STEVE). Email georgiamushroomfestival@gmail.com to sign up!
• Wild Mushroom Education: Mad Izzy and her assistant Nacho will teach children how to search for and identify wild mushrooms.
• Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Important Information

• While vendors will not sell alcohol, campers are permitted to bring their own.
• Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.
• The festival is strictly educational and does not promote drug use or the sale of illegal substances.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with nature, learn about the amazing world of mushrooms, and be part of a growing community.

Learn More & Get Your Tickets:

• Festival Home: Georgia Mushroom Festival Home
• Full Program: Festival Program Schedule
• Kids Korner Info: Kids Korner Details
• Psilocybin Forum Team: Psilocybin Forum Team Members
• Speakers List: Festival Speakers
• Weekend Tickets: Weekend Ticket Purchase