10 Years of Celebrations, Mushrooms, and Flavors

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Brïte Pauchet, happy to live in Kamouraska, where she can combine many of her passions and share them.

Join us from September 19 to 21 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Festival des champignons forestiers du Kamouraska! This must-see fall event brings together chefs, processors, producers, and foragers with one shared goal: to offer you an unforgettable experience.

Renowned chef Stéphane Modat, owner of Le Clan restaurant in Quebec City, will be the official ambassador of this special edition. Don’t miss his closing talk, where he’ll explore how forest mushrooms can be beautifully integrated into our cuisine.

A Festival for Everyone

Whether you’re a mushroom lover or not, the Festival des champignons forestiers du Kamouraska is sure to win you over.

Families will enjoy a wide range of fun and creative activities. The Family Zone features a mushroom-themed inflatable game and a face-painting station. Parents can even entrust their little ones to Générations autonomes, a local organization offering nature workshops for children.

Foodies will be delighted by the Food Zone, where 8 beloved local restaurants—including Bistro Côté Est, Éléonord, and Au Cabouron—serve up sweet and savory mushroom-inspired dishes. Non-fungal options are also available!

For Beginners and Experts Alike

New to mushrooms? Join La vie est MUSH on an excursion to Mushland, a magical forest where you’ll learn the basics of mycology.

Already a seasoned mycologist?

Dive deeper with expert training led by Yvan Perreault, a renowned mycologist from Lanaudière. Discover rare species and enjoy forest-to-table feasts.

A Rich Program of Activities

Curious minds can attend free lectures exploring the many facets of mushrooms—from those that harm our forests to those that take us on a journey to another realm.

Other exciting activities include:

A behind-the-scenes tour of Biopterre’s mycotechnology research center

A mushroom-based fabric dyeing workshop with Christine Gauthier

Mushroom cultivation workshops (oyster and shiitake) with L’Académycète

A collaborative art project using plant prints with artist Karine Verpillot

Participation in the creation of a photographic atlas of Quebec mushrooms with Mycosphaera

And much more!

Swing-Mushroom Night

Kick off the festival Friday night with a dance party featuring Mississippi Sound System.

On Saturday, enjoy a lively swing evening with Saint-Swing-de-Kamouraska, followed by a glowing black-light set from DJ Nordik.

Tastings and Creations

On Saturday and Sunday, explore the Marché aux champignons Desjardins, where around 30 exhibitors offer fresh mushrooms, gourmet products, arts and crafts, and more.

Join tasting and cooking workshops featuring beer pairings, packaging techniques, fresh pasta making, and more.

Feeling adventurous? Head to the Discovery Zone to test new recipes and help science meet cuisine!

More to Discover

The full program is available at mycokamouraska.com (French only).

Did You Know?

September is Mushroom Month in Kamouraska!

From forest foraging to mushroom poutine, local shops and restaurants go all-in on fungi.

Nearly 50 local businesses are part of the Circuit du mois du champignon, offering everything from books and herbal teas to fresh, dried, and cooked mushrooms.

Visit participating businesses for a chance to win a $500 mycology prize package!

Festival des Champignons Forestiers du Kamouraska

From September 19 to 21, 2025

700 rue Taché,
Saint-Pascal,
Québec G0L 3Y0

T. (418) 492-1660

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Au Cabouron

429, rue Principale,
Saint-Germain-de-Kamouraska,
Québec G0L 3G0

T. 418-943-3473

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Bistro Côté Est