About this Event
Wild Origins Festival — A Seasonal Showcase
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Location: The Legendary Copacabana, Manhattan, NY
Presented by: Innoculated Farms
🎟️ The Awakening | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Includes: Azteca Danza Ceremony • Land Acknowledgment • Indigenous Makers Market • Food & Drink Access
Begin the day with sacred ceremony and cultural beauty. Led by Edward Jaramillo and Joel LaFrance, the morning features an Azteca Danza Ceremony, a land acknowledgment honoring the Lenape and Mohawk Nations, and the Indigenous Makers Market filled with authentic Native-made art, jewelry, and textiles. Guests enjoy plant forward food and drinks throughout the morning from Innoculated Farms x Chef Tori, including delicious mushroom tacos, Oyster Buffalo Wings, Lion’s Mane Chicken Sandwiches, and our signature Cacao Elixir.
🎟️ The Second Coming | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Includes: Azteca Danza Ceremony • Indigenous Makers Market • Food & Drink Access
The afternoon continues the celebration with another Azteca Danza Ceremony by Edward Jaramillo and the Indigenous Makers Market open for more rare shopping of Native-crafted art and goods. Enjoy the same delicious culinary offerings from Innoculated Farms x Chef Tori, along with DJ Brett Brett and a relaxed, joyful atmosphere of gratitude and connection.
🎟️ The Wild Harvest Market | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Includes: Wholesale Truffle & Wild Mushroom Market • Food & Drink Access
A first-of-its-kind marketplace where guests can shop rare truffles and wild-foraged mushrooms at unprecedented prices. Featuring William Padilla Brown of Mycosymbiotics serving his famous truffle burgers. This marketplace celebrates abundance and the beauty of bringing nature’s finest treasures to the heart of New York.
🎟️ Divine Origins: 7-Course Plant-Forward Truffle Soirée | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Includes: Exclusive 7-Course Plant Forward Dinner • Chef Meet & Greet
An intimate seven-course dining experience curated by Chef Mario Buccellati, featuring truffles, wild ingredients, and plant-forward innovation. A culinary journey of flavor, artistry, and earth—indulgent, soulful, and unforgettable.
Wild Origins is a first-of-its-kind cultural, culinary, and shopping experience—blending Indigenous heritage, wild mushrooms, truffles, sustainable luxury, and elevated plant-based dining. Hosted at Manhattan’s iconic Copacabana, this all-day holiday affair invites guests to celebrate the season through ceremony, connection, and taste. Explore rare Native-made art and handcrafted goods, enjoy incredible food and drink, and experience the joyful fusion of culture, community, and cuisine.
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
The Awakening
Host: Edward Jaramillo
Info: The day opens in sacred celebration with an Azteca Danza Ceremony led by Edward Jaramillo, followed by a heartfelt land acknowledgment honoring the Lenape and Mohawk Nations, led by Joel LaFrance. Guests are invited into the Indigenous Makers Market, where authentic Native jewelry, textiles, art, and handmade goods reflect generations of culture and craftsmanship. Throughout the morning, guests can enjoy delicious food and drink prepared by Innoculated Farms x Chef Tori—from tacos and Oyster Buffalo Wings to Lion’s Mane Chicken Sandwiches and our signature Cacao Elixir. Live music and ceremony intertwine to awaken the senses and set a reverent yet joyful tone for the day.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
The Second Coming
Host: Rudy Lazzaro
Info: The celebration deepens as the Azteca Danza Ceremony returns, once again led by Edward Jaramillo, infusing the afternoon with rhythm, movement, and ancestral spirit. The Indigenous Makers Market continues, offering guests another opportunity to connect with Native artisans, explore rare handmade goods, and experience the living artistry of Indigenous culture. The afternoon unfolds in a relaxed, festive atmosphere with delicious food and drink flowing throughout the day, courtesy of Innoculated Farms x Chef Tori—featuring tacos, Oyster Buffalo Wings, Lion’s Mane Chicken Sandwiches, and our restorative Cacao Elixir. The Second Coming carries the morning’s spirit forward, transforming reverence into celebration and gratitude into community.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Wild Harvest Market
Host: William Padilla Brown
Info: At 5:00 PM, guests gain access to a first-of-its-kind wholesale truffle and wild-foraged mushroom market, offering prices Manhattan has never seen before. Enjoy an unforgettable tasting experience with William Padilla Brown of Mycosymbiotics, serving his signature truffle burgers alongside rare and exotic wild ingredients typically reserved for top chefs and distributors—now available directly to you. The bar will be open, pouring fine wines and champagne as guests shop, taste, and explore. This one-of-a-kind marketplace celebrates abundance, connection, and the beauty of bringing nature’s most coveted treasures to the heart of New York City.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Divine Origins: 7-Course Plant-Based Truffle Soirée
Host: Mario Buccellati
Info: An intimate plant forward seven-course dining experience by Chef Mario Buccellati, featuring truffles, wild ingredients, and plant-based innovation. A culinary journey of flavor, earth, and artistry — indulgent, soulful, and unforgettable.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Copacabana Nightclub, 625 West 51st Street, New York, United States











