Fungus Festival is Sunday, October 5th, 11AM-3PM…more info here

We are so excited to share with you this year’s NYMS Fungus Festival!

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11am-3pm
At Randall’s Island Urban Farm
The address is 11 Wards Meadow Loop, Randall’s Island 10035
Find a map of Randall’s Island here.
A detailed page on getting to Randall’s Island can be found here. (We encourage you to use public transportation to come to the festival if that is possible.)

This year we have a huge flush of fungal partners, presenters, and arts! We are excited to celebrate the city’s mycelial network, and showcase the breadth of mycological creativity here in New York City.

There are more details in the 2025 Fungus Festival section of this site.
The descriptions of programs, vendors and activities is on this page.

Below is the map of the festival to find a mushroom activity or a vendor:

Here is the full program of the festival:

We invite you to bring a mushroom or two or more and we will help you to identify them at our ID table.

Get your own limited edition 2025 Fungus Festival T-shirt at the festival Merch tent!

There are many workshops and activities throughout the festival from mushroom yoga to mushroom paper-making and beyond.

All day activities:

• Learn about mushrooms at the ID table
• Look inside a mushroom at the Microscopy Area
• Arts and Craft at the FARM
• Biotech Without Borders learn about DNA sequencing and create a Mini Oyster Kit
• SOMA: Communal Body Mapping
• Bronx River Foodway: Soil sampling
• Curbside Composting Outreach – free compost containers
• Roman Kosoy: To Eat or not to Eat
• Myco Microcinema in the Shed at the farm
• John Cage homage photo booth @Life Art Fungi

Here are a few answers to common questions to make sure you’re getting the most from the experience:

Do I need a ticket or registration to enter?
No ticket or RSVP are required. Just walk right in.

I’m registered for a specific activity – how do I check in?
There are a number of events within the festival that do require pre-registration. If you are registered for one of those events please check in at the space where your workshop is held. You can see all the workshops on the program and the schedule. Have your ticket or confirmation code ready. Please be at the area where your registration-only activity is taking place at least 5 minutes early, otherwise your spot may be given away.

What will the weather be like?
The weather looks great. The event will take place even in drizzle or light rain (but it’s not looking like there will be any rain).

I’m no longer able to come. What should I do?
If you have pre-registered for one of the registration-required events or workshops, please un-register on Eventbrite. (Access the registration links on this page) We have long waiting lists for these events and by un-registering you’re making your spot available to someone else.

When should I get there?
The festival opens at 11am. We expect a large turnout. By getting there early you’ll beat the crowds. It also means you’ll get first dibs on our gorgeous T-shirt, designed by Juli Sasaki, which is sure to sell out quickly. We’ll be printing more, so even if you missed out you’ll be able to sign up for the next batch at our merchandise table. There will also be books for sale.

Will there be food?
Yes, several different food options with a mushroom theme will be available.

What can I do to help?
Bring mushrooms!!! We need fungi for our display table. Bring fungi you’ve collected locally, get them identified by our experts and leave them at the table for others to enjoy.

What else should I bring?
Bring a refillable water bottle and consider bringing a blanket – there’s lots of room to spread out.

I want to dress as my favorite mushroom. Should I?
Don’t resist the urge! It’s a Halloween month so don those mushroom socks, sweaters, hats or more.

How do I get there?
The event will be taking place on Randall’s Island Urban Farm on Sunday, October 5 from 11 am to 3 pm. The address is 11 Wards Meadow Loop, Randall’s Island 10035. Find a map of Randall’s Island here. A detailed page on getting to Randall’s Island can be found here.

Get there on foot or by bicycle -check our program for a free bike ride option (see Ride to the Festival with El Barrio Bikes)
From 103rd St, Manhattan: The 103rd Street Footbridge in Manhattan is open to pedestrians and cyclists 365 days per year, 24 hours per day, and connects the East River Esplanade/FDR Drive at 103rd Street with the southern end of Randall’s Island Park.
From 125th Street, Manhattan: A walkway along the RFK Triborough Bridge runs between 125th Street and 2nd Avenue and the northwestern section of Randall’s Island Park. Note: the ramp on this walkway exceeds ADA code.
From the Bronx: The Randall’s Island Connector runs under the arches of the Hell Gate Bridge railroad trestle between 132nd Street at Willow/Walnut Avenues in the Bronx and the northern shore of Randall’s Island Park.
From Queens: A walkway runs along the RFK Triborough Bridge between Hoyt Avenue and 28th Street, adjacent to the Astoria Boulevard N/W subway station, and the midpoint of Randall’s Island Park, adjacent to the Central Fields. Note: due to stairs this pathway is not ADA accessible.

Get there by public transit
The M35 bus runs to the Island from the Northwest corner of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. Transfer is available from the Lexington Avenue 4, 5 or 6 subway at 125th Street. Get off at Hell Gate Circle Opposite Odyssey House. Randall’s Island Urban Farm is about a minute’s walk from there.

Get there by car
Use your favorite app or ride share company to get to the Festival. The address you want to enter is 11 Wards Meadow Loop, Randall’s Island 10035. Note that there is no parking near the Festival. We recommend parking by Icahn Stadium which is a 15 minute walk away.