Funga Fair: A Mushroom Event Hosted by the Missouri Mycological Society

July 18, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Missouri Botanical Garden > Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center > Lelia J. and David N. Farr Auditorium
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Join members of the Missouri Mycological Society for a unique day of presentations, educational displays, and more celebrating mushrooms and fungi:
  • Presentations by Dr. Gordon Walker (FascinatedByFungi), Mike Snyder and Maxine Stone 
  • A specimen table where our mycologists will share details about a variety of species collected just for the event. It's sure to be an incredible display!
  • Microscope demonstrations from mycologists Kerri McCabe and Brian Looney, including the opportunity to take an even closer look at our fungal friends and their tiniest features
  • Informational table with details about how to become a member, info about other upcoming events, publications and merchandise for sale
  • Various educational displays, mushroom art, and kids' activities
  • Cooking Demo and Cultivation class
  • Local vendors 

Included with Garden admission