Join us from November 6-8
We’re excited to announce a brand-new weekend celebrating all things fungi! MushrooMania will bring together mushroom lovers, foodies, foragers, educators, local businesses and curious community members for a fun-filled weekend of learning, tasting and exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms. We’re currently looking for local businesses and community members to get involved — whether you’d like to be a vendor in our market, host a seminar or educational talk, offer a cooking demonstration, lead a workshop, or bring another creative idea to the weekend.
If you have something mushroom-related to share, we want to hear from you! Get in touch with our Events Team to find out how you can be part of MushrooMania.
saturday & sunday
mushroom artisan market
10 am - 3 pm
Vendor lineup coming soon!
saturday, november 7
shaggy jack's wild mushroom foraging for beginners
This wildly popular immersive mushroom workshop is ideal for beginners who wish to break through the fear factor and learn how to start identifying and harvesting wild mushrooms.
Join Shaggy Jack’s on Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM–1 PM for an immersive four-hour introduction to the fascinating world of wild mushrooms. The morning will begin with an engaging classroom presentation covering the fundamentals of mushroom identification, what to look for in the forest, harvesting techniques, and how to safely begin your mushroom foraging journey.
After the classroom session, you’ll head outdoors for a guided forest foraging walk, where you’ll have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice and learn how to spot and identify mushrooms in their natural habitat.
Whether you’re completely new to mushroom foraging or simply looking to build your confidence, this workshop is a fun and informative way to get started.
Saturday, November 7 | 9 AM–1 PM
$149 per person
Includes: 4-hour classroom presentation + guided forest foraging walk
Spots are limited! Book directly through Shaggy Jack’s by clicking the button below.
Demo & Dine with Chef Alex
sunday, november 8
Join us during MushrooMania for a special Demo & Dine with Chef Alex from The Station Wine Bar, celebrating the incredible flavours, textures, and versatility of mushrooms.
The evening will begin with a delicious wild mushroom pâté served on brioche with pickled shimeji mushrooms, followed by a live cooking demonstration showcasing some creative ways to enjoy mushrooms.
Chef Alex will put lion’s mane mushrooms in the spotlight, turning this unique mushroom into a delicious lion’s mane “crab cake.” He’ll also demonstrate the art of making mushroom ravioli, featuring a selection of locally sourced mushrooms.
Enjoy a delicious evening of food, cooking, and conversation as Chef Alex shares his techniques, tips, and inspiration for bringing mushrooms to life in the kitchen.
Come hungry and discover just how delicious mushrooms can be! This intimate culinary experience is perfect for food lovers looking to learn, connect, and enjoy a memorable evening centred around fresh, seasonal ingredients.
WHEN: Sunday, November 8
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
WHERE: Community Kitchen – Level 1 at Gibsons Public Market
COST: $75 plus tax – each ticket includes a welcome beverage
We’re just getting started, with more exciting activities, vendors and event details to be announced. Keep checking back for updates as we continue to build an incredible weekend of MushrooMania!
thank you to our community sponsor
