Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fungi at Fungi Fest Concordia! Held on October 23, 2025, 11am – 6pm at Concordia University’s 4TH SPACE, this free, all-day event is a vibrant celebration of mushrooms, blending education, art, and sustainability.
Attendees can explore a diverse lineup of activities, including engaging talks on topics like wild mushroom foraging and the revolutionary role of fungi in our ecosystems. Hands-on workshops allows participants to unleash their creativity. The event also features a bustling mushroom market, showcasing local growers, student organizations, and artisans.
Organized by Fungi Fest Mtl in collaboration with the Concordia Food Coalition, Fungi Fest Concordia is a highlight of Campus Sustainability Month, emphasizing the importance of ecological awareness and community engagement.
Whether you’re a seasoned mycophile or simply curious about the fungal kingdom, FungiFest Concordia offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the magic of mushrooms.
FREE! Open to all!
SCHEDULE:
Making medicinal mushroom syrups
11:30-1pm
Hosted by Blueberryjams
@ The Greenhouse, 7th floor, Hall building
Mushroom facepainting
12-2pm
Hosted by Aurelie Grand
@4THSpace
Temporary mushroom tattoos
2-5pm
Hosted by Dayna tattoos
@4THSpace
Mushroom cooking workshop
4-5pm
Hosted by Chef justin krieger
@ the people’s potato kitchen, 7th floor, hall building
Le Conseil Fongique
2-3pm
Hosted by author
Philip zoghbi of Le Conseil Fongique
@4THSpace
Mushroom colouring
12-6pm
HOSTED BY FUNGIFEST
@4THSpace
UPCYCLED Mushroom art
1-4pm
Hosted by CUCCR
@4THSpace
MUSHROOM MARKET
11am – 6pm
Made by Crystal sky
@madebycrystalsky
Dolcesweetschocolate
@dolcesweetschocolate
daynatattoos
@daynatattoos
philipzoghbi
@philipzoghbi
minimushroomfarms
@minimushroomfarms
Cuccr
@cuccr
Big Bloc Champignon
@atelierbigbloc
400 piedsduchampignons
@les400piedsdechampignon
mycollectif
@mycollectivemontreal
VEgetale design
@vegetaldesignqc
Blueberryjams
@blueberryjamsmtl
FEMADE
@femade2022
CONCORDIA FOOD
COALITION
[email protected]
Our office is located in the Z Annex, along with Sustainable Concordia and the Sustainability Action Fund @ 2090 Mackay (Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2J1). Please note our offices are not wheelchair accessible. We are located on the second floor of the Z-Annex up two flights of stairs. If you would like to set-up a meeting with us in a wheelchair accessible location please reach out to us at: [email protected] The Z-Annex is equipped with two gender neutral bathrooms, and is a shared space with other student groups and the Multi-Faith Spiritual Centre.
Concordia University is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory.
CONCORDIA FOOD
COALITION
[email protected]
Our office is located in the Z Annex, along with Sustainable Concordia and the Sustainability Action Fund @ 2090 Mackay (Montreal, Quebec, H3G 2J1). Please note our offices are not wheelchair accessible. We are located on the second floor of the Z-Annex up two flights of stairs. If you would like to set-up a meeting with us in a wheelchair accessible location please reach out to us at: [email protected] The Z-Annex is equipped with two gender neutral bathrooms, and is a shared space with other student groups and the Multi-Faith Spiritual Centre.
Concordia University is located on unceded Kanien’kehá:ka territory.