If you love mushrooms in soup, quesadillas, or tamales, you’re surely all set to head to the 2026 Mushroom Festival in Amecameca. It will be a true explosion of flavor and culture taking place in San Pedro Nexapa.
Get ready to welcome the “hongosto,” because on August 1 and 2, you have a must-attend event featuring nature and great food.
This event promises to delight your palate with the finest dishes prepared with wild mushrooms, the undisputed stars of the weekend.
But cuisine isn’t the only thing on the menu; the festival will also feature craft markets, cultural performances, and a bike ride to help you work off your meal. All of this takes place amid the magic and scenery of this town, recognized as a “Pueblo con Encanto” (Charming Town). And best of all, admission is free!
Live performances
To keep the energy high, live music will be the order of the day with a lineup to suit every taste.
On Saturday, August 1, activities kick off at 10:00 a.m. There will be a dance contest at noon and the official opening ceremony at 12:45 p.m.
Afterward, get ready to rock out with Cuatro Melenas (a Beatles tribute band), 4to y 5to Paso (a tribute to Mexican rock), and Atake Klandestino with their “ska de los volcanes,” culminating in a grand finale at 6:00 p.m. with a stellar performance by Perro Callejero.
On Sunday, August 2, the festivities continue starting at 10:00 a.m. with the Sentimientos de la Nación Folk Group. Throughout the day, you’ll be able to enjoy performances by Paty Piñón (percussionist for Lila Downs), Leonardo Hernández, ranchera music with Juan Fernando Constantino, a moving tribute to Valentín Elizalde, Iván Reyes, and Aldebarán Rock.
Finally, at 6:00 p.m., the stage will come alive to the rhythm of salsa with a performance by the renowned Grupo Niche.
So now you know—get your stomach ready for those magical mushrooms (the culinary kind, of course) and head to the 2026 Mushroom Festival in Amecameca.
