Sun, Mar 21
|The Plant
Fermentation Festival
Explore the world of fermentation through tastings, educational programming, and a marketplace featuring local producers, artisans, and fermentation-focused businesses. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned fermenters alike.
Time & Location
Mar 21, 2027, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Plant, 220 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
About the event
Discover the world of fermented foods at the Triangle Fermentation Festival, a campus-wide celebration of the flavors, traditions, science, and culture of fermentation.
Whether you're curious about making your first batch of kimchi or kombucha, or you're a seasoned fermenter looking to connect with fellow enthusiasts, the festival offers opportunities to learn, taste, and explore. Enjoy educational programming, tastings, and a marketplace featuring local producers, artisans, and fermentation-related businesses.
Come discover new flavors, learn from experts, and celebrate one of humanity's oldest culinary traditions.
Speaker Sneak Peak:
Tara Gregory, Chatham County Extension: Lacto-fermentation science and safety 101, plus a hands-on demonstration of sauerkraut feeding and maintenance
Shannon Baxter, Baxter’s Bees: Lacto-fermentation with honey: what makes it different and special