Fungi Feastival

18/08/2026

Please give us 5 minutes to help make Fungi Feastival 2027 even better.

How? Complete the survey on Fungi Feastival 2026 (whether you came or not). If you have subscribed to Fungi Feastival, you should have received an email on 18 August with it (check your unfocussed, junk or spam if you can find it) and complete.
OR if you can't find it or haven't subscribed, you can access it via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/965N3X5

We use the results when we apply for grants to help fund activities and to improve next year's Fungi Feastival. Your input will help make a difference.

(Then, plan to come in 2027 - 18 June to 18 July).

18/08/2026

Flora, Fauna & finally Funga!

The Australian Labor Party's national platform now explicitly recognises fungi alongside flora and fauna.

11/08/2026

Good news for FUNGA.
Should we become a Funga Feastival?

04/08/2026

If you’ld like to see truffle hunting dogs in action this week, book for the last truffle hunts of the season at Gulaga Gold on Friday 7 or Saturday 8 August.

On the NSW South Coast, working dogs and pets are learning how to identify the smell of a an expensive delicacy to see if they have what it takes to become professional truffle hunters.

31/07/2026

Truffle hunts continue every Saturday until 15 August at Gulaga Gold. Join expert truffle dogs as they sniff out these prized underground treasures, then get hands-on as you carefully uncover a truffle yourself using a spoon. It's an unforgettable experience for food lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Best of all, you'll enjoy delicious tastings of truffle-infused hard and soft cheeses and even truffle ice cream. If you're inspired to cook with truffle, you'll have the opportunity to purchase a freshly harvested truffle to take home.

Book your place on Gulaga Gold website and discover why fresh local truffles are one of winter's greatest delights!

27/07/2026

Special visitors dropped into Gulaga Gold Truffle Farm last week! Costa from Gardening Australia met experienced truffle dog Kai, while newly trained beagle Hugo had an incredible first day in the truffière, sniffing out almost 1 kg of prized truffles!

There's still time to experience the thrill of a real truffle hunt. Join Kai, Hugo and the team on one of the last three Saturday truffle hunts of the season, running until 15 August. Dig your own truffles, enjoy delicious truffle tastings, and take home fresh local truffles.

Book now before the season ends!

23/07/2026

🍄 Loved the fungi art at Fungi Feastival 2026? Don't miss "The World of Fungi" at Water Through Reeds Gallery in Bungendore, on display until 2 August.

See more stunning fungi-inspired works by Tika Robinson, Josephine Cosgrove, Kath Fries and Belinda Piggott, alongside artworks by Jacqui Brown, Bill Dorman, Carla Gates, Catherine Hanes, Danae Lidden, Annie Lok, Tracy Luff and Al Phemister.

Water Through Reeds Gallery, Bungendore; Open Friday–Sunday; 10am to 4pm.

Whether you're fascinated by mushrooms, mycelium or the beauty of the natural world, this group exhibition is worth visiting.

14/07/2026

The Fungi Feastival may be over, but there's a truffle treat waiting for you at Narooma Kinema. See Trifole, screening until tomorrow only, Wednesday 15 July.

Set in the breathtaking forests of Italy's Piedmont region, Trifole follows 28-year-old Dalia as she leaves London to visit her ageing grandfather, Igor, a master truffle hunter. When she discovers he's in danger of losing his home, Dalia teams up with Igor's lovable truffle-hunting dog, Birba, to search for a legendary lightning-struck truffle.

Their journey takes them deep into the forest, where they encounter rival truffle hunters, hidden dangers and the realities of a changing rural world.

Beautifully filmed and full of heart, Trifole is a touching story about family, tradition, food and the special bond between people, place and dogs.

Screening at Narooma Kinema until tomorrow only, Wednesday 15 July.

12/07/2026

That's a wrap for Fungi Feastival 2026! What an incredible month its been!

From fascinating fungi forays and inspiring science talks to unforgettable long lunches, truffle hunts, mushroom growing workshops, art exhibitions, photography, and delicious fungi-inspired menus, Fungi Feastival 2026 has once again showcased the magic of the Far South Coast in winter.

A heartfelt thank you to our event hosts, presenters, artists, chefs, volunteers, sponsors, supporters and everyone who travelled near and far to be part of the festival. Most of all, thank you to everyone who attended events, shared photos, told friends and helped celebrate the wonderful world of fungi.

Together we've built something truly special for our region—connecting people with nature, science, food, art and community.

Now it's time for a well-earned rest, before we start planning Fungi Feastival 2027!

Pics credit Ally Aitken.

11/07/2026

🍺 Fungi Feastival goes wild at South Coast Tap House.

The Wild Side of B**r celebrates yeast — the tiny fungus behind some of the world’s most complex and exciting beers.

Explore rare, expressive Barrel Shepherd beers shaped by wild fermentation, barrel ageing, fruit, wood and time. This is fungi in a glass.

📍 South Coast Tap House, Merimbula
📅 Wednesday 1 July, 12pm–9pm
More: www.fungifeastival.com.au

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