The Humboldt Bay Mushroom Society Mushroom Fair has been held annually since 1978. The Fair features hundreds of species of mushrooms on display; presentations by expert mycologists; books, mushroom growing kits, T-shirts, mushroom art, and more for sale; mushroom identification; mushroom questions answered; mushroom ecology; and a mushroom cooking demonstration.
- Between 300 – 500 species of fungi collected locally, identified and displayed in taxonomic groups on natural habitat materials.
- Displays of edible and toxic mushrooms presided over by experts on these fungi.
- Educational posters on fungi and ecology, fungal biology, odors, and many other topics.
- Educational Activity Guides for children of varying ages to help them learn about fungi.
- Mushroom growing kits for sale.
- T shirts with annual designs
- Sales of mushroom field guides, cookbooks and more.
- Mushroom identification for the public – bring your mushrooms!
