Last August was the first Fermentation Festival & Market at the Highlands Masonic Center in Denver. And it’s back again this year, August 9th & 10th, 2014. This two-day festival features all things fermented and is host to numerous excellent food and beverage vendors.
I had a great time at Fermentation Festival last year and am already looking forward to going again! I had several delicious beers, sampled lots of interesting food, and even tried kimchi for the first time ever. Here is the line-up of participants so far:
Craft Breweries
TRVE Brewing
TRiNiTY Brewing
Wasatch Brewery
4 Noses Brewing
Squatters Craft Beers
City Star Brewing
20 Below Brewing Company
More Coming Soon
Spirits
Casta Negra Tequilla
Cayman Jack
Roundhouse Spirits
More Coming Soon
Wineries
Coming Soon
Fermented Foods
Vibrant Veggies
Mobile Meltz
5280 Caters
More Coming Soon
N/A Fermented Beverages
Happy Leaf Kombucha
More Coming Soon
Check out this awesome video of last year’s festival:
In addition to all the food and drinks, several interesting classes will be offered for just $5 each:
- Homebrew Kombucha
- Kefir Fermentation
- Cheesemaking by Fromage to Yours
- Crafting Seasonal Small Batch Fruit Wines
- Fermented Korean Foods
- Making Beer at Home
- Sake 101, Tasting and Homebrewing
- Lacto-fermented Vegetables
Check the schedule for class dates and times. Fermentation Festival tickets are available here. Options include General Admission, VIP and a food-only option (includes non-alcoholic beverages).
I almost forgot to mention the pickle toss contest! It takes place both days at 4:15, and you could win $50 and a gallon of pickles! How fun! Get your tickets today for this fantastic festival.