Saturday, Sept. 28

6:00 PM


Curating a space for fungi cultivators and citizen mycologists to exchange spores prints, spore syringes, and agar- or liquid-based cultures has always been a key feature of Rad Myco. This year, we're bringing back our Spores & Strains Culture Exchange, while also adding in a few new components to more fully honor the work that each participant puts into sharing their cherished fungi.



Anyone is welcome to join the exchange and swap cultures, though mycelial cultures and also spores of psilocybin-containing species are not allowed at Rad Myco or Spores & Strains! No joke!

Spread Spores, Win Prizes!

If you'd like a shot at winning bonus Rad Myco prizes for your culturing efforts, bring at least three replicates of two or more fungal species or strains of a species to the event. For example, you might bring five spore prints of a wild Agaricus species, and five liquid culture syringes of your favorite Maitake strain. Whatever the combination, please ensure that the culture is as clean as possible and that notes are provided for each replicate on the culture's origin and cultivation history.

Upon entering the event, Strain Meisters (a.k.a. judges) will take note of the diversity of species you've brought and give you a ticket for the Talent Show's raffle for each set of replicates. Once the Exchange begins, participants will have 15 minutes to barter their cultures with each other in whatever way they choose!

To close out the Exchange, Strain Meisters will give out a reward for the most sets of replicates (and associated notes) and for the most unusual mycelium-based culture (selected at the Strain Meisters' discretion). A special GRAND PRIZE will be awarded for the most interesting and unique culture accompanied by the most robust or unusual set of photographic, geographic, and morphological documentation.

 See you there?!