Join mushroom enthusiasts, curious naturalists, artists, and food lovers from near and far at the 19th Annual Cordova Fungus Festival, taking place September 18–20, 2026. Festival headquarters will be located at the Cordova Center in downtown Cordova. Throughout the weekend, participants will explore the wonders of the northernmost coastal temperate rainforest while celebrating the connections between fungus, the forest, and the sea. Enjoy expert-led mushroom forays, hands-on art and craft workshops, wild food experiences, educational presentations, and plenty of opportunities to deepen your appreciation for the natural world. Pack your basket, field guide, and sense of adventure, and join us for a weekend of discovery, community, and FUNgus! Don't be afraid of fungus! Get hands-on tips from an expert on identifying useful edible and dye mushrooms. Get the whole family out exploring a...
The Iceworm Festival is one of Alaska’s best known winter festivals, and Cordova’s oldest community festival. Each year, we come together to put on a jam packed week of fun for all ages. We’d love to have you join us! Featured events are hosted by the Iceworm Board, but the majority of events during Iceworm are hosted by the community and small businesses! The Survival Suit races take place on Saturday morning before the parade. Teams of 4 of all ages can register below to don their survival suits and races across the harbor to the raft. Practice takes place at the Bob Korn Memorial Pool the week of. Miss Iceworm and her court judge the races based on speed and style points! Put on a little show for the crowd and you could take home a ribbon. A highlight of the festival, the parade captures the creativity and resilience of local residents.The newly anointed Citizen of the Year leads a...
