The Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates the forest's abundance with guided mushroom hunts, wine and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest restaurants.
03/09/2021
Mushroom & Wine Dinner 2021
Date: September 17, 2021
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Purgy's
#1 Skier Place Durango CO
Join us for an exquisite dining experience, celebrating the abundance of wild mushrooms found right here on our mountain!
Chef Joe has prepared a five-course menu, and each course will be expertly paired with an exceptional wine.
This dinner is priced at $100 per person, which includes tax and gratuity.
Note that seating for this special dinner is limited, and we do expect it to sell out.
6:30 – 9pm in Purgy’s.
This event is presented by our friends at Vectra Bank!
Resort Lodging
Want to stay the weekend while you enjoy the Mushroom & Wine Festival? Call our lodging specialists at 800-525-0892.
03/09/2021
Guided Mushroom Hunt 2021
Date: September 18, 2021
Time: 9:15am - 12:45pm
Location: Meet in the plaza
#1 Skier Place
Durango CO
81301
United States
This event is sold out!
The Mushroom Hunt presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wild mushrooms.
On this guided foray, local mushroom experts take small groups far back on the mountain to explore the forest for a wide variety of mushrooms. Your guides will assist you with identifying different types of mushrooms and provide helpful information along the way. Refreshments are included.
The guided foray is priced at $39 per person.
9:15am — Meet in the plaza in the base area to check in.
Guests will then drive to the backside of the mountain. The road is fine for 2WD vehicles and takes about 20 minutes.
From 9:45 – 12:15, we will hunt for mushrooms and enjoy refreshments.
This event is sold out! The Mushroom Hunt presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wild mushrooms. On this guided foray, local mushroom experts take small gr...
02/08/2018
A little Chanterelle video to get you excited for next week's Purgatory Mushroom Festival forage! This video is not from Colorado but we are finding Chanterelles in the San Juan Forest already this season!
The Chanterelle, a popular edible and great mushroom for beginner mushroom foragers to learn. Join me in the hunt for Chanterelles while also learning about ...
31/07/2018
In the afternoon, five of Durango’s finest restaurants, plus our own chefs at Purgatory Resort, will share their favorite mushroom-inspired dishes! Each dish includes a wine pairing personally selected by the chef. The event also includes:
Live music. Cooking demonstrations from our guest chefs. Presentations on wine pairing.
This is an afternoon that your taste buds won’t soon forget!
31/07/2018
Guided Forays:
Local mushroom experts take small groups far back on the mountain to explore the forest for a wide variety of mushrooms. Your guides will assist you with identifying different types of mushrooms and provide helpful information along the way. Refreshments and transportation up the mountain are included. Guests have the option of enjoying our scenic chair lift on your way down the mountain after the hunt.
31/07/2018
This is a four-part event. Each part can be purchased separately!
Friday Night Dinner: 6:30 – 9pm in the Durango Mountain Club.
Join us in the exclusive Durango Mountain Club for an exquisite dining experience. Enjoy a six-course meal with wine pairings. This dinner is priced at $115 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Note that seating for this special dinner is limited to 75 guests, and we do expect it to sell out.
Friday Night Dinner Menu
Here is the amazing dinner that our Chef has planned for you! Each course will be served with a specially selected wine pairing.
1st
Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and Teriyaki Glaze
Wine Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rosé
Alsace, France NV
2nd
Caramelized Cremini and Warm Baby Arugula Salad with Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese and White Truffle Vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: The Prisoner Wine Co. ‘Blindfold’ White Blend
California 2016
3rd
Wild Mushroom Chowder, With Asiago Crisp and Truffled Kale
Wine Pairing: Wind Racer Chardonnay Anderson Valley, CA 2014
4th
Forest Mushrooms-Yellow Beet Risotto
Young Bitter Greens, Aged Manchego Cheese, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Wine Pairing: Château des Jacques Cru Beaujolais Moulin-à-Vent AOC Burgundy, France 2015
5th
3 Mushroom Ragout, Black Garlic, Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Artichoke Hearts
Wine Pairing: Tenuta San Giorgio ‘Ciampoleto’
Rosso di Montalcino DOC Tuscany, Italy 2014
6th
Portabello and Caramelized Leek Bread Pudding, Black Truffle Dusted Cream
Wine Pairing: Blandy’s ‘Alvada’ 5 year old Bual & Malmsey Madeira Portugal NV
Saturday Activities
Guided Forays: 9am – 12:30pm. Meet in the plaza in the base area. Local mushroom experts take small groups far back on the mountain to explore the forest for a wide variety of mushrooms. Your guides will assist you with identifying different types of mushrooms and provide helpful information along the way. Refreshments and transportation up the mountain are included. Guests have the option of enjoying our scenic chair lift on your way down the mountain after the hunt. The guided foray is priced at $39 per person.
Mushroom Cooking & Wine Pairing Class: 12:45 – 1:30pm in Hoody’s Lodge. Join the chef from one of our participating restaurants, along with our wine sommelier, as they lead a discussion on the subtle secrets of cooking with mushrooms and pairing wines with mushrooms. These two have tons of knowledge and they are eager to share it with you!
This class is just $10 and is limited to 25 guests.
Culinary Extravaganza: 1:30 – 4pm in the festival tent.
In the afternoon, six of Durango’s finest restaurants, plus our own chefs at Purgatory Resort, will share their favorite mushroom-inspired dishes! Each dish includes a wine pairing personally selected by the chef. The event also includes live music from State 38. This is an afternoon that your taste buds won’t soon forget! The culinary extravaganza is priced at $45 for adults and $30 for guests under the age of 21.
Participating Restaurants
Each year we invite six local restaurants to participate in the culinary showcase on Saturday afternoon. Our own chefs from Purgy’s also participate in the festival with their own mushroom dish and a mushroom dessert.
Our goal is to partner with the finest restaurants in Durango to make this a truly exceptional experience for our guests.
A "wildly" popular celebration of the abundance of mushrooms on our mountain, presented by Vectra Bank!
31/07/2018
The Mushroom & Wine Festival presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wild mushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushroom hunts and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest restaurants. August 10, 2018 to August 11, 2018
The Mushroom & Wine Festival presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wild mushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushro...
31/07/2018
We are counting down the days until the Mushroom & Wine festival next weekend! Come out August 10th and 11th to experience food and wine pairings from Seasons of Durango , Ore House Restaurant , Cyprus Cafe , The Boathouse at Electra and more. Tickets are still available on our website!
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August 10, 2018 to August 11, 2018
The Mushroom & Wine Festival presented by Vectra Bank has become a “wildly” popular event on Durango’s summer calendar. The forested area around the Resort is known far and wide for having an abundance of wild mushrooms. Our Mushroom & Wine Festival celebrates this abundance with guided mushroom hunts and a culinary showcase of Durango’s finest restaurants.
This is a four-part event. Each part can be purchased separately!
Friday Night Dinner: 6:30 – 9pm in the Durango Mountain Club.
Join us in the exclusive Durango Mountain Club for an exquisite dining experience. Enjoy a six-course meal with wine pairings. This dinner is priced at $115 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Note that seating for this special dinner is limited to 75 guests, and we do expect it to sell out.
Friday Night Dinner Menu
Here is the amazing dinner that our Chef has planned for you! Each course will be served with a specially selected wine pairing.
1st
Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and Teriyaki Glaze
Wine Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rosé Alsace, France NV
2nd
Caramelized Cremini and Warm Baby Arugula Salad with Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese and White Truffle Vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: The Prisoner Wine Co. ‘Blindfold’ White Blend California 2016
3rd
Wild Mushroom Chowder, With Asiago Crisp and Truffled Kale
Wine Pairing: Wind Racer Chardonnay Anderson Valley, CA 2014
4th
Forest Mushrooms-Yellow Beet Risotto
Young Bitter Greens, Aged Manchego Cheese, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Wine Pairing: Château des Jacques Cru Beaujolais Moulin-à-Vent AOC Burgundy, France 2015
5th
3 Mushroom Ragout, Black Garlic, Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Artichoke Hearts
Wine Pairing: Tenuta San Giorgio ‘Ciampoleto’
Rosso di Montalcino DOC Tuscany, Italy 2014
6th
Portabello and Caramelized Leek Bread Pudding, Black Truffle Dusted Cream
Wine Pairing: Blandy’s ‘Alvada’ 5 year old Bual & Malmsey Madeira Portugal NV
Saturday Activities
Guided Forays: 9am – 12:30pm. Meet in the plaza in the base area. Local mushroom experts take small groups far back on the mountain to explore the forest for a wide variety of mushrooms. Your guides will assist you with identifying different types of mushrooms and provide helpful information along the way. Refreshments and transportation up the mountain are included. Guests have the option of enjoying our scenic chair lift on your way down the mountain after the hunt. The guided foray is priced at $39 per person.
Mushroom Cooking & Wine Pairing Class: 12:45 – 1:30pm in Hoody’s Lodge.
Join the chef from one of our participating restaurants, along with our wine sommelier, as they lead a discussion on the subtle secrets of cooking with mushrooms and pairing wines with mushrooms. These two have tons of knowledge and they are eager to share it with you!
This class is just $10 and is limited to 25 guests.
Culinary Extravaganza: 1:30 – 4pm in the festival tent.
In the afternoon, six of Durango’s finest restaurants, plus our own chefs at Purgatory Resort, will share their favorite mushroom-inspired dishes! Each dish includes a wine pairing personally selected by the chef. The event also includes live music from State 38. This is an afternoon that your taste buds won’t soon forget! The culinary extravaganza is priced at $45 for adults and $30 for guests under the age of 21.
Participating Restaurants
Each year we invite six local restaurants to participate in the culinary showcase on Saturday afternoon. Our own chefs from Purgy’s also participate in the festival with their own mushroom dish and a mushroom dessert.
Our goal is to partner with the finest restaurants in Durango to make this a truly exceptional experience for our guests.
