Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest

Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest Annual Festival celebrating New Mexico's local fermentation & fungi products, education, and more! Sunday, October 11, 2026: 10am - 5pm at FUSION.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Last call! Join us for our opening meetup of the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest Community Meetup Series! These monthly ...
05/24/2026

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Last call! Join us for our opening meetup of the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest Community Meetup Series! These monthly meetups will lead us up to the third annual ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Festival.

๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ To start us off, Ecological Projects (Ecologica) will lead a mushroom centric meetup with education on foundational mushroom biology, key identification techniques, and introduce participants to some of the most common and notable species found across New Mexico. The workshop emphasizes hands-on observation of real specimens to build practical, real-world skills.

๐Ÿ„ This meetup is also a spore and seed share! Feel free to bring something to share or exchange.

๐Ÿ†“ This is a FREE event, however sign up is required and space is limited. To sign up for the Ecologica Projects Mushroom Meetup fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/mN6zXcVmR1FkJCNX9

Mushroom Meetup
Sunday, May 31: 2-4pm
FUSION ABQ : The Cell Theater (inside Say Cheese Eatery)
701 1st St. NW
dtabqmainstreet.org/fermentation-and-fungi-fest

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ Apply today! The Vendor Application for the 2026 ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Festival is now open. We are seeking an...
05/13/2026

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ Apply today! The Vendor Application for the 2026 ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Festival is now open.

We are seeking any New Mexico small business focusing on locally-made:
๐Ÿฅ’ fermented products
๐Ÿ„ mushroom farmers
๐Ÿฅ• any farmers
๐ŸŽจ local artisans (focus on mushrooms and/or products centered around fermenting are a plus!)
๐Ÿงผ local wellness and body care crafters (use of fermentation or fungi also a plus!)

All applicants will need to have up to date permitting as it applies to the types of products you plan to sell. Details about permitting requirements are included in the application.

๐Ÿ”œ Apply now through July 31. Share and tell your fermented & fungi friends!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=47938

Third Annual
ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Festival
Sunday, October 11: 10am - 5pm
FUSION ABQ
Downtown Albuquerque

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join us for our opening meetup of the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest Community Meetup Series! These monthly meetups wil...
05/09/2026

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Join us for our opening meetup of the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest Community Meetup Series! These monthly meetups will lead us up to the third annual ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Festival!

๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ To start us off, Ecological Projects (Ecologica) will lead a mushroom centric meetup with education on foundational mushroom biology, key identification techniques, and introduce participants to some of the most common and notable species found across New Mexico. The workshop emphasizes hands-on observation of real specimens to build practical, real-world skills.

๐Ÿ„ This meetup is also a spore and seed share! Feel free to bring something to share or exchange.

๐Ÿ†“ This is a FREE event, however sign up is required and space is limited. To sign up for the Ecologica Projects Mushroom Meetup fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/mN6zXcVmR1FkJCNX9

Mushroom Meetup
Sunday, May 31: 2-4pm
FUSION ABQ : The Cell Theater (inside Say Cheese Eatery)
701 1st St. NW
dtabqmainstreet.org/fermentation-and-fungi-fest

๐Ÿคฉ This is no joke! Did you miss us? Weโ€™re excited to announce the ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Festival is back! ๐Ÿ“… Save th...
04/01/2026

๐Ÿคฉ This is no joke! Did you miss us? Weโ€™re excited to announce the ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Festival is back!

๐Ÿ“… Save the date: Sunday, October 11th, 10am- 5pm at FUSION (with improved parking options).

๐Ÿ„๐Ÿž This year you can look forward to your favorite fungi producers, fermented beverages and foods, hands on demonstrations covering all things fermentation and fungi, educational presentations and of course, our beloved BATTLE OF THE BREADS Competition!

๐Ÿป๐Ÿฅ‚ We look forward to introducing our ABQ FFF Community Series: small intimate gatherings where folks can learn, taste, and talk about everything fermentation and fungi related, taking place May-September.

โ“Want to know more? Head to our webpage to learn more and ways to stay connected and get involved: https://dtabqmainstreet.org/fermentation-and-fungi-fest

Psโ€ฆwe missed you last year!

Hosted by Downtown ABQ MainStreet and Arts & Cultural District and located at FUSION ABQ .

ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Festival
Sunday, October 11, 2026
10am - 5pm

FUSION
700-708 1st St. NW

๐Ÿซ™๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ Update 2025: Hey ABQFFF Friends! ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest is pressing pause until 2026. Weโ€™re using this time ...
10/06/2025

๐Ÿซ™๐Ÿ„โ€๐ŸŸซ Update 2025: Hey ABQFFF Friends! ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest is pressing pause until 2026. Weโ€™re using this time to make the next one our best yet!

โžก๏ธ We want your feedback for next year! Take a look back at last yearโ€™s fest and share your feedback through our survey: rebrand.ly/0413c3

๐ŸซถThank you for the love and supportโ€”this festival exists because of this amazing community! See you in 2026!

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Sneak Peek: Tomorrow's Food Vendor Menus! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธGet ready to feast! Hereโ€™s a preview of the amazing food vendors youโ€™ll f...
10/20/2024

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Sneak Peek: Tomorrow's Food Vendor Menus! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Get ready to feast! Hereโ€™s a preview of the amazing food vendors youโ€™ll find at the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest:

Mouse Hole Cheese Shop ๐Ÿง€
MiYoung's Farm ๐ŸŒพ
Street Food Institute ๐Ÿฒ
Plus, Tender Fire will be slinging their mouthwatering pizzas made with local magic! ๐Ÿ•โœจ
Get your taste buds ready for tomorrowโ€™s flavorful festโ€”see you there!

10/19/2024

Join us at the Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest TOMORROW! ๐ŸŽ‰

We can't wait for this fun annual event โ€” Sunday, October 20 from 12-5pm at Fusion Theater Company in downtown ABQ.

๐Ÿ„ The ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest includes:

~New Mexico based food, farmer & artisan vendors (like us!)
~Fungi education & interactive demonstrations on various fermentation processes
~Battle of the Breads Competition - professional & amateur sourdough contests!
~Fermentation & Fungi focused menus
~Fermented Cocktail Bar with alcoholic & non-alcoholic options; local beer & wine
~Educational booths
~Kids area
~& More!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธTickets are only $15 if you buy them before the event. Kids 12 & younger are free! Snag your tix here: https://dtabqmainstreet.org/fermentation-and-fungi-festโœŒ๏ธ

10/17/2024

๐Ÿžโœจ Tips for Submitting Your Bread Entry in the Battle of the Breads! โœจ๐Ÿž

Ready to enter the Battle of the Breads? Here are some key tips to ensure your sourdough entry stands out:

Use a Paper Bag: Protect the integrity of your loaf by submitting it in a clean paper or canvas bag. This helps maintain its texture and appearance!

Include Your Recipe & Ingredients: Donโ€™t forget to provide a detailed list of ingredients along with your recipe, ensuring that your bread includes sourdough as the base and no additional leavening. This is essential for judging and adds a personal touch to your entry!

Specify Your Entry Type: Clearly indicate if youโ€™re submitting a Classic Sourdough Loaf or a Specialty Sourdough Loaf (with added ingredients like nuts or cheeses).

Identify Yourself: Be sure to include your name and age on your entry form, along with how long youโ€™ve been baking sourdough. This helps us celebrate both your bread and your baking journey!

Pro or Home Baker?: Specify whether youโ€™re a professional or home bakerโ€”so we can recognize your skills in the right category!

๐Ÿ“… Submission Deadline: October 18th
๐Ÿ“ Event Date: October 20th

Bring your best loaf to the table and show off your sourdough skills! ๐Ÿž๐ŸŽ‰

10/16/2024

๐Ÿ„๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿง€ Ready to dive into the world of fermentation, fungi, and food magic? The ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest has a lineup of awesome workshops and demos you wonโ€™t want to miss!

Mushroom Fermentation: NMSUโ€™s Amber Benson shows you how fermentation and fungi work hand-in-hand! ๐Ÿ„

Kombucha Making: Sip your way to wellness with NM Fermentation as they break down the kombucha brewing process! ๐Ÿน

Kimchi Demo: Watch Reunity Farms craft their signature seasonal kimchi and learn how to make your own! ๐Ÿฅฌ

Fromage Blanc Making: Nathan & Amanda from Mouse Hole Cheese and Brown's Micro-Creamery will show you how to whip up this fresh cheese at home! ๐Ÿง€

Mushroom Cooking: Full Circle Mushrooms shares 3 simple tricks to cook mushrooms like a pro every time! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Koji Cultivation: Learn from Julian as he reveals the secrets of cultivating koji at home for umami-packed flavors! ๐Ÿถ

Hot Sauce Fermentation: Farm Shark is bringing the heat with a fermented hot sauce demo using fresh seasonal peppers! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Coffee Tasting: Novel Point Coffee guides you through a sensory coffee journey, exploring flavor, terroir, and fermentation. โ˜•

Muchim & Gochujang: Kyle from NM ChileJang serves up a demo on muchim and the wonders of gochujang! ๐Ÿฅ’

๐Ÿšจ Last day to purchase an All-Class Pass is end of day Friday! After that, itโ€™s first come, first served until sold out on the day of the event.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ www.eventeny.com/events/abq-fermentation-fungi-festival-11841/

๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendar: October 20th from 12-5 PM!
๐Ÿ“ See you at the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest!

10/13/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ Just 7 Days Until the ABQ Fermentation & Fungi Fest! ๐ŸŽ‰

The countdown is on! In just one week, join us for an amazing celebration of all things fermented and fungi. Get ready for local vendors, interactive demos, the Battle of the Breads, and so much more! ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿž๐Ÿป

Don't miss out on this exciting event happening on October 20th from 12-5 PM at FUSION in Albuquerque.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Get your tickets now: www.eventeny.com/events/abq-fermentation-fungi-festival-11841/

Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day!

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708 1st Street NW
Albuquerque, NM
87102

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