Workshop: Fermentation Demo with Sandor Katz

Join legendary fermentation revivalist Sandor Katz for a dynamic, 45-minute deep dive into the transformative power of fermentation. In this engaging demo, Sandor will walk you through the fundamentals of harnessing beneficial microbes to create vibrant, living foods bursting with flavor and nutrition.

Witness the construction of a tangy kraut, where you’ll see firsthand how simple ingredients and time can unlock complex flavors and health benefits. Along the way, Sandor will share expert tips on maintaining the right environment for fermentation, troubleshooting common challenges, and embracing the natural rhythms of microbial life. Whether you're a seasoned fermenter or just starting out, this session will leave you inspired, informed, and eager to get fermenting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a wonderful teacher!

Sandor Ellix Katz is a fermentation revivalist. A self-taught experimentalist who lives in rural Tennessee, he is the author of five books: Wild Fermentation; The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved; The Art of Fermentation; Fermentation as Metaphor; and his latest, Fermentation Journeys. The Art of Fermentation, which received a James Beard award and has been widely translated, was selected by the New York Times as one of "The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years." Sandor's books, along with the hundreds of fermentation workshops he has taught around the world, have helped to catalyze a broad revival of the fermentation arts.

Free to all festival ticket holders!