ONLINE TICKET SALES END SATURDAY AT 11:45PM
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
ABOUT
The 5th annual Santa Barbara Fermentation Festival will showcase local and regional experts on the history, benefits and preparation of fermented foods.
The festival includes samples of 75+ artisan fermented foods from 40+ exhibitors, three stages featuring local and regional experts, and interactive hands-on activities. This all-ages experiential one-day festival celebrates the importance of traditionally fermented foods and beverages and empowers attendees to make these foods at home.
NEW FOR 2015!
Visit www.SBFermentationFestival.com for complete list of speakers, exhibitors, activities and event details!
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
- “Nurture what Nature Gave You” Theme featuring science and health care industry professionals on how fermentation directly impacts health.
- Fermentation Station, where attendees can participate in hands-on demonstrations that show how easy it is to make traditionally fermented salsa, probiotic soda, cultured butter, and escabeche.
- Pickled Pavilion and Culture Corner, where fermentation experts will share the history, benefits and preparation of fermented cashew cheese, black garlic, pickles, turmeric kraut, coconut yogurt, hot sauce, and more.
- Dozens of Ferment-centric Exhibitors, featuring 75+ different types of local and regional fermented foods samples, products, and supplies.
- Farm-to-Bar Area, where attendees can taste traditionally crafted wild ale, native yeast fermented wine, cider, mead, fermentation-inspired cocktails, and other creative libations.
- Whole Foods Market DIY Pickle Station where attendees can customize their own ferment with local, seasonal produce
- Screamin’ Pickle Contest for amateur home fermenters who want to show off their craft for a chance to win the coveted glass pickle prize.
- Bacteria Buddy Passport Program featuring hands-on activities for bacteria farmers ages 4-12 years old.
NEW FOR 2015!
- Larger venue - the historic Rancho La Patera & Stow House is a picture-perfect setting with expansive lawns and shady pathways to explore
- Free parking - whether you ride your bike or drive, a private parking lot is available (carpooling is still cool!)
- Culture Corner - additional stage for even more talks on everything you love about fermentation
- Culture Chat - Got Questions? - info hub featuring experts who can answer all your fermentation-related questions
- More tasting samples - over 75 fermented foods to taste and enjoy
General Admission Ticket includes:
- Festival admission, 11am-5:30pm
- Dozens of fermented foods and beverage samples
- All talks, demonstrations and festival activities
General Admission + Farm-to-Bar Passport includes:
- General Admission Ticket PLUS:
- Access to exclusive Farm-to-Bar area
- Collectible drinking glass
- Tastings of traditionally fermented alcoholic beverages such as jun, mead, cider, sake, feral beers, wild wines and fermented cocktails
Profits from the festival directly benefit SOL Food, a local Santa Barbara non-profit that educates, empowers, and inspires individuals to deepen their connection with their local food community through holding educational, interactive events, movie screenings, and community dialogues.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
11:00am - 5:30pm PDT-
Rancho La Patera & Stow House
304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
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We believe that re-connecting people to their food is one of the very best ways to cultivate the local food movement and ensure its healthy and vibrant future.We do this by creating food adventures,farm and music festivals,fundraisers and underground events that celebrate small farmers,ranchers,fishermen,and food and beverage artisans.