Fungi Feastival

11/06/2026

FUNGI FEASTIVAL STARTS TODAY!

A month of fungi walks, films, art, food, workshops, photography, science and discovery begins today across the Far South Coast.

This weekend:
Nature's Bounty screenings with the filmmakers
Fungi art exhibitions
Photography competition finalists
Guided fungi walks
Talks, workshops and special events

Launch today:
Quantum Brewery Moruya (Art) – 12 noon
Narooma Kinema (Science & Art) – 6pm

Step into the fascinating world of fungi and join hundreds of people celebrating one of nature's most remarkable kingdoms.

Tickets & program: www.fungifeastival.com.au

Pics are winners & finalists in 2025 Fungi Feastival Photography competition.

11/06/2026

Fungi Art for Everyone! Behind every exhibition is a team of passionate artists, volunteers and fungi lovers working hard to bring the magic of fungi to life.

A huge thank you to our wonderful 'fun-gals' Caitlin and Saige, for helping install Tracie MacVean's stunning oil paintings at Bermagui Library.

Thanks also to 'fun-guy' Leonard for lending a hand with Anna Voytsekhovich's exquisite scientific illustrations and botanical artworks at Batemans Bay Library.

The biggest fungal salute goes to Josie Cosgrove, fungi artist from Canberra, and Kath Fries, mycelium artist from Sydney, for co-curating Sporeadic Gatherings, bringing together a network of 11 fungi-inspired artists at Quantum Brewery, Moruya.

We're also grateful to Tika Robinson, sculptor from Bungendore, whose mycelium and mushroom-inspired sculptures can be found across multiple venues, including Shop 7 Art Space Bermagui, Tura Marrang Library, and Quantum Brewery.

From detailed botanical illustrations and oil paintings to sculptures and contemporary mycelium art, there is fungi-inspired creativity waiting to be discovered across the Far South Coast.

Explore the art; Meet the artists; Be inspired by the fascinating world of fungi.

Fungi Feastival starts tomorrow – come and experience fungi art in all its forms!

10/06/2026

Fungi Feastival Starts Tomorrow!

The Far South Coast comes alive with a month-long celebration of the science, food and art of fungi.

Discover a fascinating world of mushroom and truffle growing workshops, guided fungi walks, expert presentations, film screenings, photography, art exhibitions, truffle hunts, cooking classes, fungi-inspired lunches and dinners, and so much more.

Whether you're a keen gardener, foodie, nature lover, photographer, artist, bushwalker or simply curious, there's a unique fungi experience waiting for you.

Full program and tickets: www.fungifeastival.com.au

See you at Fungi Feastival 2026!

Join us to celebrate all things fungi at the Fungi Feastival with fun activities from Batemans Bay to Eden from mid June to mid July. Fungi science, food and arts - we have it all.

10/06/2026

Sporeadic Gatherings Opens This Friday! Step into a world where art and fungi collide at Sporeadic Gatherings, an exhibition by a network of fungi-inspired artists celebrating the beauty, mystery and wonder of the fungal kingdom.

Quantum Brewery, Moruya
Opening Event: Friday 12 June, 12 noon
All welcome

Meet the artists, explore a fascinating collection of fungi-inspired artworks, and help launch this unique exhibition as part of the 2026 Fungi Feastival.

Artists: Sally Barnett, Josie Cosgrove, Karyn Fearnside, Kath Fries, Emma Anna, Susan Hey, Belinda Piggott, Rachel Robb, Tika Robinson, Charli Rose Gerry, Rozalie Sherwood

The exhibition will be open: Thursday to Sunday, 12 pm – 6 pm, Until 12 July.

09/06/2026

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF FUNGI THIS WEEKEND

Join internationally acclaimed fungi photographers and filmmakers Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak for special screenings of Nature's Bounty – Mushrooms of the Zambian Miombo followed by a live Q&A this weekend as part of Fungi Feastival.

Friday 12 June, 6pm – Narooma Kinema (Official Fungi Feastival Launch)
Saturday 13 June, 2pm – Headland Theatre, Tathra
Sunday 14 June, 3pm – Perry Street Cinema, Batemans Bay

From spectacular mushroom displays to the fascinating relationship between fungi and local communities, Nature's Bounty takes audiences deep into the Miombo woodlands of Zambia, revealing a world that is both beautiful and essential to life.

Following each screening, Stephen and Catherine will share stories from behind the camera, their passion for fungi, and answer audience questions.

Stephen's extraordinary fungi photography has inspired millions worldwide and helped reveal the hidden beauty of the fungal kingdom. Now you can hear directly from the people behind the lens.

Whether you're a fungi enthusiast, nature lover, photographer or simply curious about the natural world, this is a rare opportunity to experience a remarkable film and meet its creators.

Book your tickets now.

09/06/2026

Join us for the official launch of Fungi Feastival 2026 this Friday 12 June at 6.00pm at Narooma Kinema to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of fungi.

Watch the inspiring documentary Nature's Bounty

Hear about Fungimap and the upcoming Great Aussie Fungi Hunt

View the Top 20 finalist photographs from the 2026 Fungi Photography Competition and celebrate this year's winners

Meet fellow fungi enthusiasts and kick off a month-long celebration of the science, food, art and wonder of fungi

Dress up in your best fungi-inspired outfit!

There will be prizes for the Best Dressed Fungi Costume, including the chance to win a fantastic truffle hunt experience with Gulaga Gold at Dignams Creek.

Book your tickets now for a fun-filled fungi evening www.fungifeastival.com.au

08/06/2026

3 Days to Go until the 2026 Fungi Feastival launches this Friday 12 June. Join us on the South Coast for a month-long celebration of the science, food and art of fungi, featuring an incredible program of events across the Eurobodalla and Sapphire Coast.

Explore fungi on guided forest walks
Watch fascinating fungi documentaries
Hear from Australian and international mycologists
Attend presentations, seminars and Q&A sessions
Experience a kayak tour with an Indigenous fungi narrative
Hunt for truffles and see truffle-snuffling dogs in action
Learn how to grow mushrooms and truffles
Discover the power of medicinal mushrooms
Enjoy fungi-inspired lunches, dinners and tasting experiences
Learn to cook with truffles, mushrooms, sourdough and Camembert
Visit fungi art exhibitions and join hands-on fungi art workshops
Improve your skills at fungi photography workshops and exhibitions
Meet author Duncan McNab as he discusses the VIC mushroom poisoning case

The fungi are fruiting, the experts are arriving, and the adventure begins this Friday! There's something for everyone at Fungi Feastival.

Book your events www.fungifeastival.com.au

08/06/2026

Indulge your taste buds at the Fungi Feastival! Discover the delicious world of fungi through a series of hands-on cooking workshops.

Create a cheesy mushroom brioche and then share lunch with legendary pastry chef Nelleke Gorton in her home kitchen.

Learn how to turn truffles into gourmet delights with head chef of Mimosa Winery, Matteo Ponti and Nadene Lim.

Learn the art of sourdough breadmaking and uncover the essential role fungi play in creating that perfect rise, flavour and texture with Pip Permaculture in Pambula or Honorbread in Bermagui.

Master the craft of making creamy Camembert cheese with Erica Dibden at Tilba Dairy.

Whether you're a foodie, home cook, gardener or simply curious about the hidden world of fungi, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn new skills, meet passionate makers and enjoy some delicious dishes along the way.

Taste, create and celebrate all things fungi this winter.

Book now and explore the edible side of the Fungi Feastival.

08/06/2026

Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden is one of the best places on the Far South Coast to explore fungi. While much of our region can dry out between rain events, the Garden's sheltered gullies and fern-filled creek lines retain moisture and create ideal conditions for fungi throughout winter. The moist creek areas support lush understorey vegetation and ferns, providing the cool, damp habitat that many fungi love.

This year's Fungi Feastival offers several opportunities to discover what's emerging beneath the forest canopy. Join renowned mycologist Dr Michael Priest for a fascinating presentation and guided fungi foray, explore the Garden's hidden fungal treasures with Jamie and Danja Derkenne, or be inspired by the colours and forms of fungi in a watercolour workshop with Anna Voytsekhovich. These special events are a wonderful way to slow down, look closely, and appreciate the remarkable fungi kingdom.

Whether you're a keen naturalist, photographer, artist or simply curious about the bush after rain, winter is the perfect time to visit and discover the fungi of the Garden. Explore. Learn. Be amazed.

07/06/2026

True Crime, Mystery & Murder: Join acclaimed crime writer and investigative journalist Duncan McNab for an entertaining and fascinating author talk on his latest book, Recipe for Murder.

📍 Quantum Brewery Moruya, Friday 19 June 5:30pm
Signed copies of Recipe for Murder will be available through Moruya Books.

📍 Headland Theatre, Tathra, Saturday 20 June 11:00am and 5:00pm
Signed copies of Recipe for Murder will be available through Candelo Books.

Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, mystery lover, or simply enjoy hearing great stories from talented authors, these sessions promise an engaging and thought-provoking experience.

Book now and don't miss this opportunity to meet Duncan McNab during Fungi Feastival 2026.