The Los Ange­les Fer­men­ta­tion Fes­ti­val will show­case local and regional experts on the his­tory, ben­e­fits and how-tos of fer­mented foods.

This all-ages, expe­ri­en­tial event cel­e­brates the art of mak­ing tra­di­tion­ally fer­mented foods and bev­er­ages such as cul­tured veg­eta­bles, sauer­kraut, kim­chi, kom­bucha, kefir, pick­les, beer, wine, cider, and sour­dough bread, and empow­ers you to make these foods at home.

Fes­ti­val Highlights

• Pick­led Pavil­ion - fea­tur­ing fer­men­ta­tion experts speak­ing on a vari­ety of topics
• Fer­men­ta­tion Sta­tion - learn first-hand how to make your favorite ferments
• Fer­men­ta­tion sup­ply shops - get every­thing you need to start fer­ment­ing at home
• DIY Pickle Sta­tion - step up your pickle game
• Cul­ture Pet­ting Zoo - touch and learn about your favorite starter cultures
• Bac­te­ria Buddy Pass­port Pro­gram for our youngest bac­te­ria farmers
• Screamin’ Pickle Con­test for home fer­menters to show off their talents
• Fer­mented tast­ing sam­ples - over 40 fer­mented foods to taste and enjoy
• Kiss the Ground Raf­fle - enter to win dozens of prod­ucts from our ven­dors and sponsors
• Farm-to-Bar Area — 21+ atten­dees can enjoy a vari­ety of tra­di­tion­ally fer­mented libations
• Farm-to-Bar The­ater — 21+ atten­dees can learn from area experts about every­thing from shrubs to wild wine.