National Mushroom Day: Celebrate With Far West Fungi Online and In Store
Every year on October 15, mushroom growers, chefs, foragers, and home cooks mark National Mushroom Day. At Far West Fungi, every day if Mushroom Day We have been growing mushrooms in California since 1982, and the Garrone family's farms in Moss Landing and San Martin turn out dozens of varieties each year, from everyday staples to rare specialty species. This year, we are celebrating with two ways to bring more mushrooms into your kitchen: discounts on our dried mushrooms online and a Seasonal Mix special in our stores.
What Is National Mushroom Day?
National Mushroom Day is observed on October 15 and gives everyone a reason to cook, learn about, and appreciate one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. Mushrooms belong to the fungi kingdom rather than the plant kingdom, and they bring an enormous range of flavors and textures to the table. Lion's Mane has a tender, seafood-like bite. Golden Chanterelles carry a fruity, peppery aroma. Shiitake offers deep, savory richness. Tree Oysters crisp up beautifully in a hot skillet. Whatever your taste, there is a mushroom for it, and this day is a good excuse to try one you have never cooked before.
Online Discounts on Dried Mushrooms
Dried mushrooms are one of the easiest ways to keep real culinary depth in your pantry. We air-dry them in our own kitchen with no added sodium or preservatives, and they rehydrate in 15 to 20 minutes, adding concentrated flavor to soups, risottos, sauces, and stir-fries. To catch our National Mushroom Day savings, visit our home page, where our current sales and featured deals are posted, or browse the Bundle & Save collection for multi-mushroom sets that stretch your budget further. If you’d rather start small, our dried mushrooms collection has single bags of everything from Shiitake and Maitake to Lion’s Mane and Chanterelle. And if this is your first order, join our email list for 5% off plus our best mushroom recipes.
Our premium dried line includes Golden Chanterelle, Maitake, Shiitake, Tree Oyster, and Wood Ear, along with a Cultivated Mix that gives you variety in a single pouch. Each pouch is ready to cook, so you can go from pantry to pan on any weeknight. Browse the full selection in our dried mushrooms and powders collection, or pick up a bundle to stock your shelves for the colder months ahead.
If you are new to cooking with dried mushrooms, the process is simple. Cover them with hot water, let them soak until tender, and use the soaking liquid as a flavorful base for broths and sauces. Pair them with our pink tree oyster mushroom pasta or tree oyster mushroom pâté for a meal that shows off what these ingredients can do.
In-Store Special: 1lb Seasonal Mix Mushrooms
If you prefer to shop fresh, visit our San Francisco or Santa Cruz mushroom stores for our in-store National Mushroom Day special AVAILABLE ALL WEEK. Our Premium Blend of Seasonal Mushrooms come packed in a 16 oz (454 g) box
The Seasonal Mix is a rotating mix of whatever is looking best that week. Depending on the harvest, a box may include Lion's Mane, Chaneterelle mushrooms, Tree Oysters, and other specialty varieties. It is a practical way to sample several species at once and discover new favorites without buying each one separately. Our store teams are always happy to suggest ways to cook what is in your box, from a simple butter sauté to a roasted mushroom tray.
Why Our Mushrooms Taste Different
Far West Fungi has spent more than four decades refining how we grow. At our Moss Landing farm, a 20-acre facility on a bluff above the Pajaro River, we produce the staple mushrooms that supply our retail stores, farmers markets, and wholesale customers. Our San Martin facility is dedicated to specialty and gourmet varieties like Maitake, Pioppini, King Trumpets, and Pink Oysters, which need tighter control over temperature, humidity, and fresh air. Every growing room is inspected daily by experienced cultivators, so what reaches your kitchen reflects careful, hands-on attention at every stage. You can read more about this two-farm approach in our post on why Far West Fungi operates two mushroom farms in Northern California.
More Ways to Celebrate
National Mushroom Day does not have to end at the dinner table. If you want to grow your own, our mushroom grow kits are California-grown, beginner-friendly, and ready to harvest in two to three weeks. Our Shiitake Mini-Farm Grow Kit is a best seller and makes a great gift for the cook in your life. For something to sip, explore our mushroom teas and tinctures, or browse our best sellers for more ideas. New to Far West Fungi? Join our email list for 5% off your first order and our best mushroom recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is National Mushroom Day? National Mushroom Day is observed on October 15 each year.
How do I cook with dried mushrooms? Soak them in hot water for about 20 minutes until tender, then add them to soups, pastas, risottos, or sautés. The soaking liquid works well as a flavorful broth.
What is in the Seasonal Mix box? The Seasonal Blend is a 16 oz mix of premium mushrooms that changes with the harvest. Ask our store team what is in this week's box.
Where can I buy Far West Fungi mushrooms? You can shop online at farwestfungi.com, visit our San Francisco and Santa Cruz stores, find us at Bay Area farmers markets, or use our store locator.
Celebrate With Us
This National Mushroom Day, stock your pantry with our dried mushrooms online or stop by one of our stores to pick up a Seasonal Blend box. Either way, you are supporting a California family farm that has been growing mushrooms for over 40 years.
