Secret Fungi Festival 2026

Careys Secret Garden, Wareham, Dorset

23rd - 25th October:  Tickets coming soon!

Join us deep in the Dorset countryside this October for a truly unique celebration of the amazing world of fungi! The Secret Fungi Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden for a full weekend of talks, workshops, live music, family activities, and a vibrant fungi-themed market — all set within our magical, 3.5-acre walled garden near Wareham.

Whether you're a seasoned mycophile, a curious forayer, or simply enchanted by the mysterious world of mushrooms, this three-day event offers something for everyone.

What to Expect:

• Inspiring Talks on topics like medicinal mushrooms, fungal networks & communication, edible wild fungi, mycology for beginners, and more

• Live Demos & practical sessions with local experts in mushroom cultivation, macro photography, and wild food foraging and preparing

• A buzzing Fungi Marketplace with artisans, producers, and mushroom-inspired products

• On-theme food & drink made using local, seasonal, and foraged ingredients

• Interactive art installations inspired by the secret life of fungi

• Children’s activities including nature trails, storytelling, crafts, and more!

Whether you're intrigued by the mycorrhizal web beneath our feet, curious about the benefits of fungi for body and mind, or want to explore the role mushrooms play in sustainability and ecology—this is the event for you.

Choose from Day Tickets or Full Weekend Passes.
Please note: There is no on-site camping.