FRIDAY, October 20
VILLAGE FUNGI FEAST
6:00 p.m., Yachats Commons, Hwy. 101 and W 4th St.

Calling all fun-guys and fun-gals to an evening of savory mushroom dishes by local chefs. This gala event also includes live Fun-gal entertainment with Tall Mushroom Tales by storyteller "T" McCracken, and old world musical sounds by Meg Graf (of Calamity Jazz fame) - on piano, celtic harp, flute and accordian. A Tantalizing Desserts Auction and a Silent Auction follow dinner. Literary references to mushrooms will line the dinner hall. Proceeds from this gala will be dedicated to the Yachats Public Library to help it expand its audio equipment and Books on CD collection.

Tickets: $30 / available locally beginning October 6 at The Yachats Library, 550 W 7th St, 541-547-3741; Judith's Kitchen Tools, Hwy 101 & W 2nd St, 541-547-3020; and the Yachats Visitors Center, open 10 to 1 Mon-Thurs, and 10 to 4 Fri-Sun, 241 Hwy. 101, 800-929-0477 / info@yachats.org. DINNER MENU

The Village Fungi Feast is sponsored by Yachats area restaurants, the Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Yachats Lodging Association.

Pick up a Yachats Walking Guide of local shops, galleries, and restaurants at the Yachats Visitors Center, Hwy 101 & W 2nd St.

MUSHROOM CUISINE ~ IN THE VILLAGE
Look for mushroom inspired cuisine at the following Yachats' restaurants & cafés:

• Adobe Resort Restaurant
• Drift Inn Restaurant and Pub
• Grand Occasions Gourmet Deli
• La Serre Restaurant
• Landmark Restaurant
• Leroy's Blue Whale Restaurant
• Topper's Ice Cream & Pizza
• and elsewhere -- stay posted!

MUSHROOM GOODS ~ WINE & FOOD SAMPLING

• Mushroom lovers goods, arts & crafts, and books at local shops & galleries.

• Cultivated Culinary Mushrooms
  Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clarks' Market BIG TENT, Hwy 101 & W 2nd St. Look under the Big Tent in front of Clarks' Market for mushroom facts and samples of cultivated culinary mushrooms. Unified Grocers Mushroom buyer and produce managers will be able to answer questions about cultivated culinary mushrooms. Sponsored by Clarks' Market, Ostrum Mushrooms and Unified Grocers.

• Wine Tasting
  1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Oregon wines to taste and gourmet mushroom food items for sale @ The Wine Place, Hwy 101 & W 4th St. Info: 541-547-5475.
  

MUSHROOM TALKS and a WORKSHOP
by the FUNGI EXPERTS
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Yachats Commons, W 4th St & Hwy. 101
Click here for full schedule.

Fungi Talks (10 to 3): Civic Room - by main entrance, south side of building
Workshop (3 to 4): Picnic Shelter - behind the Commons building

TUNA BAKE
1:00 p.m. - until the tuna is gone!
Yachats Commons Auditorium & Kitchen, W 4th St. & Hwy. 101

REGRETFULLY CANCELLED -- BUT WILL RETURN NEXT YEAR!!
Due to circumstances beyond the Youth Program's control, the fish bake was cancelled this year, but they promise to be back next year!!
If you have tickets and need a refund, please contact Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program., 541-547-4599.

FUNGI EXHIBITS ~ IN THE VILLAGE


Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 5th St.
Exhibits in Room 8 (on North side of building next to Bank of the West).

Native Forest Fungi Displays and Educational Exhibits
Provided by the Lincoln County Mycological Society, the North American Truffling Society, and Cascade Mycological Society.

Displays and exhibits will include

• fresh examples of both edible and toxic wild mushrooms
• posters, books and other materials presenting current research on the ecology of wild mushrooms
• an opportunity to ask questions and chat about fungi with people who know and love them

HARVEST FARMERS' MARKET ~ IN THE VILLAGE
Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 4th
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Outdoor market with fresh local produce, fresh and dried native forest fungi, mushroom food, and local arts and crafts. (Moved indoors in inclement weather.) This is the last Yachats Farmers' Market weekend of the season. For additional information, please call Peter Karassik, 541-528-7192 or leave a message at 541-547-4142.

MUSHROOM WALKS ~ CAPE PERPETUA
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SHUTTLE SERVICE both days between Yachats & Cape Perpetua Trails.

Click here for the Guided Walks and Shuttle Schedule
Guided mushroom walks, introductory level and advanced, will leave from the Cape Perpetua Visitors Center (about 3 miles south of Yachats).

DURING FESTIVAL WEEKEND, SIGN UP FOR WALKS AT THE FRONT DESK OF THE CAPE PERPETUA VISITORS CENTER -- in person or by phone, (541) 547-3289. SORRY NO ADVANCE (pre-Festival) REGISTRATION FOR WALKS. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled walk time. Walks will be led by professional and amateur mycologists, forest ecologists and naturalists. Walks are held on excellent easy trails in the spectacular coastal mature and old growth forest of Cape Perpetua. Outdoor clothing, sturdy walking shoes/boots, and rainwear are advised. Limited handicapped accessibility.

Self-guided walks are also possible during festival weekend.

Mushroom Walk Leaders:  Cape Naturalist Don Burnett, Dr. Steve Carpenter, Dr. Susie Dunham, Joyce Eberhart, Kim Kittredge, Dr. Dan Luoma, Chris Melotti, Dr. Thomas O'Dell, Kathy Patterson, David Pilz, CMS Member Joe Spivak, Matt Trappe, Dr. Nancy Weber, Molly Widmer

FUNGI SLIDESHOW ~ CAPE PERPETUA
Cape Perpetua Visitors Center, In the Theater.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fabulous slideshow with over 300 images, produced by Matt Trappe . Each slide includes the mushroom's scientific name and common name (if it has one).

Our sincere thanks to The Adobe Resort, The Dublin House Motel, Fireside Motel, Ocean Odyssey Vacation Rentals, Overleaf Lodge, Rock Park Cottages, Sea-Nik Vacation Rentals, Shamrock Lodgettes, The Yachats Inn, and Ya'Tel Motel, for providing complimentary lodging for festival guest speakers, walk leaders and exhibitors.