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Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 44th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! A plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations, to lectures—all led by regionally-, nationally-, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the Parade!) there is plenty for everyone each and every day.

On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family. See you soon!
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Right out of a sci fi film, the world of entomopathogenic fungi is very large and very wild. Entomopathogenic fungi are fungi that attack arthropods or insects. Most well known as "cordyceps", this interesting group of fungi brings horror stories to life. We will be covering:
- Evolution of entomopathogenic fungi
- Notable species of entomopathogenic fungi
- groups/phylums of entomopathogenic fungi
- Insect immunity
- How the fungi infects the insect
- Secondary metabolites of entomopathogenic fungi
- cultivation of cordyceps and like groups
- Commercial cultivation
- Genetically engineering entomopathogenic fungi
- Insect control
- functional application for health and wellness
- And more
Speakers
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Alex Dorr

Mushroom Revival
Alex Dorr is the founder and CEO of the functional mushroom company, Mushroom Revival. Alex hosts the number one mushroom podcast in the world, The Mushroom Revival Podcast, with millions of listeners from over a hundred countries. After earning his degree in mycology, Alex authored... Read More →
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Sheridan Opera House

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