SPECIAL EVENT: Texas Mushroom Conference Pre-party, UV NIght Walk

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Jester King Brewery | Austin

Central Texas Mycological Society
Publisher/HostCentral Texas Mycological Society
SPECIAL EVENT: Texas Mushroom Conference Pre-party, UV NIght Walk
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Join us for a full day of fungi-focused fundraising activities, all happening inside the annual Green Acres Hopfest at Jester King Brewery.
About this Event

📸 Guest Instructor: Alan Rockefeller
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍Where: Jester King Brewery
🩵Donation: $35 Members, $50 Non-members

( get a 50% off drinks and food! Kids under 12 are free)

Join us for a full day of fungi-focused fundraising activities, all happening inside the annual Green Acres Hopfest at Jester King Brewery the day before the !

We’ll be on-site as part of this vibrant community event featuring 50+ local vendors, live music, food trucks, and plenty of Jester King beers. Stop by our area to dive into the fascinating world of mushrooms with hands-on classes, expert instruction, and an otherworldly night walk.


Schedule of Mushroom Activities:
  • 1:00 PM: Doors Open & Live Music Begins – Come early to explore the Hopfest vendors, grab food, a beer, and pet the goats! Enter the raffle to win a BoomRoom II from North Spore.
  • 4:00 PM: Mushroom Cultivation Class with Austin Davenport & Armadillo Myco Supply. Learn to grow mushrooms indoors and out. (Optional $15 add-on for take-home spawn)
  • 6:00 PM: Mushroom Photography Class with renowned mycologist Alan Rockefeller. Master composition, macro photography, and focus stacking to capture stunning fungal details.
  • 8:00 PM: UV/Blacklight Night Walk. Venture into the green acres with UV flashlights to discover a secret, glowing world of fluorescent plants, lichens, and fungi.

Giveaways & Tickets

We'll be giving away tickets to the , mushroom growing blocks, and more throughout the day!

Registration for Mycology Activities: $35 Members, $50 Non-members
Kids under 12 are free! This event is family-friendly and well-behaved pets are welcome.

Important Note: Your registration covers our mushroom classes and night walk. The Green Acres Hopfest is a free admission event, so you can come for the whole day of music, vendors, and fun!

We hope to see you there for this unique blend of science, art, and community at the beautiful Jester King Brewery.


What to Bring
  • Your camera (any type, from smartphone to DSLR)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear
  • Bring a regular flashlight/headlamp and a 365 nm UV light or purchase one from us and pick-up at the event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jester King Brewery, 13187 Fitzhugh Road, Austin, United States

Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 50.00

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