Growing Together: Telluride Mushroom Fest & Humanitix's Shared Journey

When launching a new venture, finding partners who share your values and vision is like discovering a rare mushroom in the wilderness – precious and worth cultivating. For Humanitix's launch in the US, the Telluride Mushroom Festival proved to be just such a discovery.

Host with the Most: Telluride Mushroom Festival

In November 2021, as Humanitix was taking its first steps in the United States, the Telluride Institute made a bold decision. They became one of the very first US organizations to embrace Humanitix's mission of transforming event ticketing into a force for good. This wasn't just another business partnership – it was a meeting of minds between two Colorado-based organizations committed to community enrichment and impact.

"The decision to partner with Humanitix aligned perfectly with our values, providing an opportunity for our ticket fees to support impactful non-profit work,"

shares Mariah Grimes, Marketing Manager for Telluride Mushroom Festival.

"As a Colorado-based organization dedicated to cultivating community through in-person events, and their commitment to donating to non-profit organizations centered around making the world a better place, we found a kindred spirit in Humanitix's approach to social impact."

Now entering their third festival with Humanitix, the Telluride Mushroom Festival continues to demonstrate how shared values can create lasting partnerships. Their annual celebration of mycology brings together experts, enthusiasts, and curious minds in a unique blend of science, education, and community building – principles that resonate deeply with Humanitix's own mission.

The success of this partnership showcases how early adopters like the Telluride Institute play a crucial role in building momentum for social innovation. Their willingness to take a chance on Humanitix in its early days has helped pave the way for other organizations to discover how event ticketing can be reimagined for social good.

“Humanitix has helped us to streamline the ticketing process, providing more advanced ways of connecting with our attendees, track affiliate sales, offer discounts, sell merchandise and grow with ease. Having dedicated members of the Humanitix team available to help us with anything from making sure the flow is optimal for checkout and supporting us during ticket launches has made such a difference. Recently, our organization went through a staffing transition and Humanitix provided guidance and training to support which cultivated confidence as our team navigated their new roles.”

As both organizations continue to grow and evolve, their partnership stands as a testament to the power of community-focused collaboration. Just as mycelial networks in nature connect and strengthen entire ecosystems, partnerships like these strengthen the fabric of social impact in Colorado and beyond.

We are so grateful to the Telluride Mushroom Festival for embracing what we do and being on the journey with us to transform ticketing into a powerful vehicle for impact.

Want to get amongst the fun? Festival passes are on sale now for the 2025 Telluride Mushroom Festival - get your tickets here.