The Wild Foraging Walk & Talk hikes, held Jan. 24–25 at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, offer guided, expert-led mushroom foraging experiences through one of California’s most diverse ecosystems. Tickets are $75 per hiker, with participation capped at 30 guests per hike.

Participating restaurants and beverage partners include Fernwood, Big Sur Lodge, The Pocket, Julia’s Vegetarian, Terry’s Restaurant + Lounge, Post Ranch, Wrath, Morgan, El Vaquero, Flywheel, Scheid, Joyce Wine Company, Bitter Ginger and Martha’s Hopyard.

Edible Monterey Bay returns as media sponsor and judge panel, with Jeff White of KRML serving as emcee.

Proceeds from the Big Sur Foragers Festival support the Big Sur Health Center, which provides essential medical services to residents and workers throughout the Big Sur community.

Tickets for all events are available now through Eventbrite and are expected to sell out.

For sponsorship opportunities or participant inquiries, contact marci@thebuzzpr.net.