# World Mushroom Championship in Cerreto Laghi

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-mushroom-championship-in-cerreto-laghi
> Updated: 2026-09-06T08:25:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 12th edition of the World Mushroom Championship (Mondiale del Fungo) is scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2026, in Cerreto Laghi, situated within the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines National Park. The competition focuses on the porcini mushroom and has attracted over 200 registrants.

Organized by local community cooperatives, regional authorities, and various associations, the event aims to promote sustainable tourism and environmentally respectful foraging methods. The program includes a mandatory educational session on October 3 to encourage knowledge regarding the study, photography, and sustainable harvesting of mushrooms.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Cerreto to host 12th Mushroom World Championship in 2026

The 12th Mushroom World Championship will return to Cerreto in October 2026, featuring over 200 participants competing in porcini foraging and environmental education.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cerreto-to-host-12th-mushroom-world-championship-in-2026

### 2026-08-14: Cerreto Laghi to host 12th World Mushroom Championship

The 12th World Mushroom Championship will be held on October 3-4 in Cerreto Laghi, Italy, promoting sustainable tourism and porcini mushroom foraging.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cerreto-laghi-to-host-12th-world-mushroom-championship

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