Fungus Face-Off

Mushroom celebrations and foragers festival in Big Sur.

By Mimi Towle

Starting in the lobby of the Ventana Big Sur, foraging begins on the path to the restaurant.

Fungi lovers will unite during the weekend-long mushroom celebration at the Big Sur Foragers Festival, January 15–17. Events include a grand chef foragers dinner; a foragers panel and live cooking demonstration with the region’s best chefs; expert-led foraging hikes throughout Big Sur; a “Fungus Face-Off” chef challenge; a silent auction; and more at Ventana Big Sur. ventanainn.com