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2019 Maker Interest List Now Open!

Do you have a fermented food beverage or food company, or other health-related business? We just opened our Interested in next year’s Winter Festival! It’s happening early February 2019. Sign …

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Caring for your Sauerkraut

Here are some tips to ensure your DIY sauerkraut turns out great! Be sure to “burp” the jar within a day to release normal pressure build-up. If you bought a …

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Farm Activities hosted by Coastal Roots Farm!

Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit community farm and education center in Encinitas. We cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom. We are …

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What's at the Festival?

Presentations & Workshops

Workshops and presentations given by fermentation experts covering how and why to make and eat fermented foods and beverages.

Keynote presentation panel about the human microbiome by Dr. Rob Knight, Center for Microbiome Innovation

Makers Marketplace & Ambrosia Garden

showcasing the southern California bounty of artisanal foodmakers and brewers

(21+) featuring 10 tasters of fermented adult craft beverages such as mead, beer, cider, kombucha and wine.

DIY Pickling Stations

A curated hands-on lesson in making your own jar of fresh, organic veggies to take home and ferment!

Wellness Pavilion

Yoga, massage, acupuncture, sound healing and other alternative healing modalities to keep your whole self healthy!