We are truly honored to welcome Sandor Katz, renowned fermentation revivalist and author of Wild Fermentation and the James Beard Award-winning The Art of Fermentation, a New York Times bestseller. Having traveled the world to study, teach, and explore the art of fermentation, Sandor shares his knowledge through workshops, lectures, and his own fermentation school in Tennessee. Join us for a special ticketed talk—an intimate evening featuring fermented cocktails, snacks, and a Q&A with Sandor himself.

In addition to Friday, this ticket includes access to Saturday, as well as a festival glass!

Sample and learn from amazing vendors!  Join us to drink, eat yummy fermented foods, and participate in both free and paid workshops, including a free talk and demonstration from fermentation guru, Sandor Katz. Festival tasting glass included with admission!

Explore the traditional art of fermenting dairy. During this engaging 45-minute workshop, we’ll journey through the prehistoric and historical significance of fermented dairy, understanding its foundational role in human nutrition. Discover the science behind how fermentation transforms milk into deeply nourishing foods like clabber, kefir, yogurt, fermented butter, and cheese—enhancing digestibility, nutrition, and flavor. Learn best practices for sourcing milk and gain practical insights to begin fermenting your owndairyat home. This introductory session offers a solid foundation and will empower you to take the next step in your fermentation journey. The workshop includes live demonstrations and tastings to enrich your learning experience. Limited spots available—sign up now!

Unlock the secrets of crafting homemade vinegar in this hands-on, 45-minute workshop. You'll learn how to control key environmental factors during the vinous and acetous fermentation stages, ensuring a successful transformation from alcohol to flavorful, well-balanced vinegar.

Discover the essential control points—sugar/alcohol content, temperature, oxygen flow, and titratable acidity, that allow you to ferment with precision and consistency. With this knowledge, you can create any vinegar you can dream up. Think of any liquid! Earl grey tea? Espresso martini? Turn it into vinegar!  Leave with the confidence to experiment, troubleshoot, and craft your own signature vinegars at home - and a bottle of raw vinegar to get your first project started. Limited spots available—reserve yours now!

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 true master!

Join the acclaimed team from James Beard-nominated Clavel for a dynamic, 45-minute workshop exploring fermentation as a powerful tool in drink creation. Learn how to harness the depth and complexity of fermented ingredients to elevate cocktails, from traditional tepache to creative variations that bring heat, spice, and layered flavors to the glass. Discover the art of Tepache, a naturally fermented pineapple drink with roots in Mexican tradition, and how to transform it into bold new expressions like Tepache Picante and other inventive variations. Dive into the world of Cheong, a Korean syrup-like fermentation method perfect for crafting rich, fruit-forward cocktail ingredients—think cocktail cherries, fermented squash, and beyond. This session is perfect for bartenders, fermentation enthusiasts, and adventurous home mixologists looking to push the boundaries of flavor. Walk away with new skills, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how fermentation can revolutionize your drink-making game. Limited spots available—reserve your place now!