Fungi Photography Competition 2027

From colourful mushrooms and delicate toadstools to fungi growing on fallen trees, the natural world is full of incredible subjects waiting to be photographed.

As part of Turn the Tide Festival 2027, we're inviting photographers of all ages and abilities to share their best fungi photographs. Whether you've spotted something unusual in your garden, local park or on your travels, we'd love to see it!

Entries will be exhibited at Turn the Tide Festival on Saturday 10 July 2027 at Dawlish Lawn, with a prize for the winning photograph, kindly provided by our sponsor, Forest Fungi.

How to enter

• Theme: Wild fungi, including mushrooms and toadstools.

• Entry fee: £1 per photograph, payable in cash.

• Maximum entries: Three per person.

• Who can enter: All ages and abilities. Under 18s must have parental or guardian permission.*

• Format: Printed photographs, A4 or smaller, on paper or card. No canvas or digital submissions.

• Deadline: Friday 9 July 2027.

Please include your full name, age and contact telephone number with your entry. *Entrants under 18 must also provide a parent or guardian's name, contact number and signature confirming permission to participate.

Prizes and exhibition

The competition is kindly sponsored by Forest Fungi, who will provide a prize for the winner. Further details about judging and prizes will be announced soon.

All eligible photographs will be displayed at Turn the Tide Festival on 10 July 2027.

Photographs can be collected from the festival between 3pm and 4pm. Any uncollected entries will be taken to the Manor House, and we'll contact you to arrange collection.