“To ferment your own food is to lodge a small but eloquent protest - on behalf of the senses and the microbes - against the homogenization of flavors and food experiences now rolling like a great, undifferentiated lawn across the globe. It is also a declaration of independence from an economy that would much prefer we remain passive consumers of its standardized commodities, rather than creators of idiosyncratic products expressive of ourselves and of the places where we live, because your pale ale or sourdough bread or kimchi is going to taste nothing like mine or anyone else's.”   Michael Pollan, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation

Join us for this gathering of fermentation enthusiasts!

Fermentation enthusiasts and curious foodies are invited to a vibrant gathering celebrating the microbial transformation of our food. This year's Fermentation Celebration brings together local producers, bakers, and brewers for an exciting day of demos, delicious samples, and a one-of-a-kind Community Starter Swap.

Schedule & Activities:


Throughout the Day

Kraut Kitchen Bulk Pack
Bring your own clean bulk containers and Cindy will fill up with your favorite Power Kraut varieties and fermented hot sauces at a special bulk rate. She’ll also be sharing a barrel of pickle kraut 

Community Starter Swap
Expand your cultural collection, bring and exchange your own sourdough starters, kombucha scobys, vinegar mothers, water kefir grains, etc. and make friends with other ferment enthusiasts in the community.

Market Tables
Peruse and purchase bulk Root 5 Farm veggies (to make your own ferments!) and other local hand made foods and gifts.

Demos and Discussion Schedule
Come ready to chat about your own fermentation experiments or learn the basics if you’re new to the world of fermented foods.

11:30-12:00 Demonstration 1 TBA
12:30-1:00 Demonstration 2 TBA
​1:30 - 2:00 Demonstration 3 TBA
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​Parking space is limited, carpool if you can!
​There may be a short walk from your parking space to the fest. Please let the parking attendant know if you need closer access.
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As much as we love animals, we do ask that you leave your pets at home.

What to Bring

  • Bring your own clean jars - we'll be offering a tasting and bulk pack of our Power Kraut varieties. ​

  • Bring your own sourdough starters, kombucha SCOBYs, vinegar mothers, kefir grains, recipes, ideas, etc to swap with other ferment enthusiasts in the community.

  • Bring cash to shop at the market- purchase vegetables for your own fermentation experiments, buy snacks, refreshments, tshirts, gifts, and tip the musicians.

  • Bring your own bags so you can carry it all home!

  • Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes- this is an outdoor event, and you're welcome to walk the fields and tour the farm while you're here!

Food & Drink

Golden Rule Mead will be selling a variety of delicious mead and also offer a demonstration of their process.

Yeoman Brewing Company will be selling kombucha and a variety of fermented vegetables.

Sweet Cow Farm will be selling their delicious yogurts and offering a demonstration of their process.

Root 5 Farm will be sampling and selling our Power Kraut.

Creative baked goods inspired by fermented products crafted by Anna Herbert

Fable Farm Fermentory will be selling wines, ciders, vinegars, and non-alcoholic elixirs

​Sweet n Savory Bakery will be selling sourdough and other baked goods

River Roost Brewery will be selling a variety of unique locally crafted small batch beer