Collect a “Mushroom Hunt” passport stamp from every participating location.
Unearth the secrets of fungi, indulge in delectable culinary creations, and discover a vast array of unique products by local and regional artisans. Collect stamps as you “Mushroom Hunt” in Stevenson, Washington on Saturday, September 27th. Explore the activities, learn about mushrooms, and treat yourself to something wild.
Purchase a $5 "Mushroom Hunt" passport book for discounts, specials, crafts and admission to events, presentations and demonstrations. Show your paid ticket and pick up passports at Traverse PNW Market in Stevenson, WA starting at 9am on Saturday, September 27th. Passport books will also be available for purchase the day of the Passport Adventure, unless sold out in advance. The “Mushroom Hunt” Passport Book is your ticket to a day of whimsical family-friendly fun!
Forager Marketplace | Explore our curated vendor fair of regional artisans and makers bringing unique life to mushroom-themed designs, foraged materials and extraordinary treasures!
240 SW First Street – Walking Man’s Lawn | 11AM – 4PM
Bloomsbury Flower Shop | Select items on sale throughout the store + enter to win a beautifully crafted mushroom pillow for your home or garden.
240 SW Second Street | 11am - 6pm
Columbia Ace Hardware | Forage for deals on mushroom compost and fall gardening supplies + a free sticker for the first 50 passport holders!
24 Second Street | 8am - 5pm
North Bank Books | All mushroom identification and foraging books + any gift or product related to mushrooms will be on sale. Free craft activities for kids all day! 74 SW Russell Avenue | 10am - 5pm
Out And About | 20% off flannel shirts + enter to win a free pair of hiking boots for all your foraging explorations. 70 Russell Avenue | 11am - 6pm
Out On A Limb | Denim sale for all your adventures . . . Buy one get one 50% off. 240 SW Second Street | 11am - 6pm
Riverside Resale | Put your foraging skills to the test and discover resale treasures and practical goods throughout the shop. 10% off the entire store!
62 Russell Avenue | 10am - 5pm
Skamania Lodge Gift Shop | Enjoy up to 50% off a curated collection of mushroom-inspired products + discounts on select spa treatments and food specials in the dining room. 1131 Skamania Lodge Way | 8am - 6pm
Traverse PNW Market | Sale on all mushroom-centric gifts, treats, clothing, bags and more + free tastings of delectable mushroom provisions.
240 SW First Street, Suite 1 | 11am - 6pm
SHOPPING
77 Cork & Tap Bistro | Enjoy special festival inspired mushroom dishes and appetizers. 15% off one special dish. Located in Hotel Stevenson.
77 Russell Avenue | 12pm - 7pm
Big River Grill | 10% off special dishes curated for the festival.
192 Second Street | 8am - 9pm
Clark & Lewie’s Travelers Rest Saloon & Grill | Passport holders will receive 10% off Elk Stroganoff featuring locally foraged mushrooms.
130 SW Cascade Avenue | 11am - 8pm
El Rio Texicantina | Did someone say, “Champinones Enchiladas”? Passport holders will receive 10% off this delectable dish (while they last).
193 Second Street | 12pm - 11pm
Red Bluff Tap House | $4 Mimosas all day + Join us for dinner starting at 4pm for our special Three Mushroom Truffle Risotto with Tempura Shrimp.
256 Second Street | 8am - 9pm
Walking Man Brewing | Passport holders receive 15% off Roasted Mushroom Pizza, Mushroom Swiss Burger and/or Truffle Fries with Garlic Aioli. Don’t miss the Forager Marketplace adjacent to the beer garden featuring vendors, makers and artisans. 240 SW First Street, Suite 3 | 12pm - 9pm
DINING
Kids Foraging Activity: Hunt for Wooden Mushrooms
Join us on the Front Lawn for a whimsical twist on an Easter egg hunt! Little explorers will search for hand-painted wooden mushrooms hidden throughout the lawn. Collection bags provided, or bring your favorite basket. This activity is perfect for kids ages 2–8. Check in at the front desk when you arrive. Passport Stamps available in the Gift Shop.
Skamania Lodge | 1131 Skamania Lodge Way | 10am - 11am
Kids Craft Activity | All ages welcome.
North Bank Books | 74 SW Russell Avenue | 10am - 5pm
Gorge Photo Booths | Don’t miss this opportunity to
strike your mushroom pose! Be sure to share #stevensonmushfest
Columbia Gorge Museum | 990 Rock Creek Drive | 10am - 5pm
Storytelling with Author Kitty Hardy | Cozy up as the story unravels and weaves into a mycelial web of myth. Exploring cultural and personal anecdotes surrounding featured fungi, Kitty Hardy shares stories to enchant listeners with the enigmatic magnetism of mushrooms.
Columbia Gorge Museum | 990 Rock Creek Drive| 11:30am, 1:15pm, 2:30pm
Edible, Poisonous, and Fascinating Fungi of the Columbia River Gorge Presented by Dr. Michael Beug | Stevenson Community Library | 120 NW Vancouver Avenue | 12PM – 12:45PM
Understanding Oregon’s Legal Psilocybin Program | An introduction to Oregon’s first-in-the-nation psilocybin program and how it works in practice. Presented by Heidi Venture of Vital Reset | Columbia Gorge Museum | 990 Rock Creek Drive | 2pm - 2:30pm
Medicinal/Culinary Mushrooms: Fantastic Fungi to Save Body, Mind, and Spirit | Presented by Dr. Michael Beug | Stevenson Community Library | 120 NW Vancouver Avenue | 3PM – 4:30PM
Kids Coloring Activity | All ages welcome | Coloring sheets created by AriesArtNW. Stevenson Community Library | 120 NW Vancouver Avenue
Passport stamps can be collected at the library from 10am - 6pm.
Gorge-Us Face Painting with Jenn Hayes
Local artist, Jennifer Hayes will provide face and body painting to enhance your mushroom persona. Small fee based on design and size.
Forager Marketplace | 240 SW First Street - Lawn Area | 11am - 4pm
Children’s Mushroom Story Time | All ages welcome.
North Bank Books | 74 SW Russell Avenue | 10:30am
Free Art Activity for All Ages | Community Art Studio of Skamania
CASS is hosting a free art activity. Stop by the studio!
Mushroom Themed “Exploding Canvas” Workshop | $30. To register: email cassmobileart@gmail.com or call/text (360) 524-3116.
198 SW Second Street | 1pm - 4pm
Live Music at the Stevenson Waterfront Public Stage | Come down to the waterfront for local favorites Joe Schlick & the New Brohemians. Joe combines his legendary singer/songwriter skills with an evolving lineup of top musicians to present an evening of country, blues, and rock influenced original American music. 140 SW Cascade Ave | 5pm - 7pm
OTHER EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Know Before You Go: Mushroom Foraging Safety Hike
Sunday, September 28
10:30am OR 2pm
These special foraging hikes are offered by National Forest Service Ranger, Matthew Mawhirter. Meet at the Gifford Pinchot National Forest Arboretum in Stabler, WA, just north of Carson. Supported by The Wind River Trust and Columbia Gorge Museum. Space is limited to the first 16 to RSVP to each session. Must be able to hike through the forest. Wear hiking shoes and bring a water bottle and a good hat!
Recommended for ages 12+. To RSVP email l.palermo@columbiagorge.org
