Mushroom Fair in Chancelade: Artisans, Conferences, and Tastings on November 7-8

The third edition of the event will showcase mushrooms in all their forms, with artisans, conferences, and workshops.

Generic image of various mushroom species presented in artisanal and exhibition forms.
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Generic image of various mushroom species presented in artisanal and exhibition forms.

The town of Chancelade will host the third edition of the Mushroom Fair on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, an event celebrating this food in all its forms.

The fair will feature a vast exhibition of artisans working with mushrooms in various forms: wood, jewelry, pottery, chocolate, small breads, paintings, sculptures. Conferences, films, and photos on the theme of mushrooms will also be on the program, along with a commented presentation by the Société Mycologique et Botanique du Périgord of over 400 species of mushrooms.
Saturday, November 7, includes the salon opening at 10:00 AM, on-site catering with food trucks from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A workshop on 'Oyster Mushroom Cultivation', led by Guillaume Lopez, is offered at 3:00 PM (registration required, €30). A conference led by Guillaume Lopez is scheduled for 4:00 PM, followed by the salon closing at 6:00 PM.
Sunday, November 8, begins with a mycological outing guided by Daniel Lacombe at 9:00 AM (duration 2 hours, free, registration required). The salon opens at 10:00 AM. A 'Scents and Flavors' workshop will take place at the Château des Reynats from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (free, registration required, limited to 20 participants). Catering will be available from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The 'Oyster Mushroom Cultivation' workshop will be offered again at 3:00 PM (€30). The day concludes with a conference led by Bruno (ENA) at 4:00 PM, and the salon closing at 5:00 PM.
An exhibition of creations by students from the two schools in Chancelade will also be on display.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Chancelade (29/10/2026)