Fun-gis and Gals, Kentucky’s Mushroom Festival Returns in 2024

Are you a fun-gi, or gal? Well, the festival celebrating all things mushroom returns to Barren River Magic in Center, Kentucky October, 4-6th! This event is held in Metcalf County, an hour from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Click the link below for quick access to tickets!

So mush-room in my heart.

Are you a fan of cottage core, nature, and community? This three-day event is perfect for you and is family-friendly! This takes place at a campground (Barren River Magic) and will have a camp-like setting to engage the public in educating them about the importance and significance of mushrooms.

There will be an array of workshops with guidance on how to make healing tinctures, foraging, and how to use natural medicine. There are going to be plenty of vendors set up, a great live music schedule, and public speakers.

Don't forget other things to partake in such as Live music, classic square dancing, photography contests, cooking demonstrations, and folk artist vendor booths. This is a kid-friendly event so don't hesitate to bring the smalls! Admission for children 15 and under is free. According to the Kentucky Mushroom Festival's Facebook page, there will be things for all ages to enjoy. 

Photo from: Kaitlyn Silvestri Photography

Appalachian Forager

If you are like me, and take great interest in a simpler life, living off the land and of the traditional Appalachian culture you may already follow social media star, Whitney Johnson aka the Appalachian Forager. Whitney focuses on herbal medicine, such as recipes for elderberry which is known to be a great immune support. Great to have on hand during cold and flu season.

Whitney's roots run deep in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, she is a full-time forager and content creator, specializing in mushrooms, other wild edible herbs, and the like. Whitney likes to share her passion for all things mother nature responsibly and healthily. Learn all about what is safe and toxic and how to utilize all things from nature. The Appalachian Forager will host Mushrooms 101 on October 5th during the festival.

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Scheduled Educators

Headlining the workshops and educational speaking is Appalachian Forager, take a look at who else will be sharing their knowledge.

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