The Fermenta Festival is here, celebrating the the art of fermentation by local producers. From sauerkraut to kombucha, small batch beers and fine wines to chocolate and cheese.
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Below are all the answers to the questions you may have about the upcoming day-long festival.
When and where will Fermenta be held?
Fermenta will be held on March 13, 2021 in Kandos and Rylstone.
How does it work?
Fermenta will offer a variety of workshops, demonstrations, tours and entertainment, all featuring local produce and talent.
The day-long festival will feature a variety of events beginning with food and wine markets and entertainment in Kandos.
Local producers will host small group workshops on their field of fermentation including Breakfast with an Alpaca, Wild Stories Foraging Guide, Kombucha Demonstration, How to Make Honey Ginger Beer, Sourdough Crumpets Workshop, Chocolate Fermentation, Kombucha Brewing Workshop, Traditional Sauerkraut Demonstration and more.
The event will finish with its highlight point, a Twilight Picnic on the banks of the Cudgegong River at the Rylstone Showground.
Tickets purchased include a picnic hamper prepared by Mudgee Made.
How can I buy a ticket?
Tickets can be purchased from 123tix.com.au.
Costs:
- General Admission (person) - $85 (including entry and hamper)
- General Admission (two people) - $150 (including entry and hamper)
- Coach return service from Rylstone to Mudgee - $14
- Under 18s add on ticket - $30 (can be added with general admission ticket)
What workshops or events are on?
On the day, there will be The Globe Beer Festival which will give attendees the option of tasting 100 beers including special guests Bilpin Cider, Hillbilly Cider, Pickled Monkey Brewing Co, Devil's Hollow and more.
Details:
- Where: The Globe Hotel - 46/50 Louee St, Rylstone
- When: March 13, 2021 from 12pm-6pm
- Entry: free but pre-bookings are advised
Workshops:
Kombucha workshop:
- Who: Crave Natural's Christine Corner
- Time: 9.30am - 10.15am (demonstration): $30pp I 11am - 12.30pm (brewing): $85pp each session
- Venue: St Dominic's Catholic Church Hall, 78 Fleming St, Kandos
Make honey ginger beer:
- Who: Hop & Clover Brewing
- Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
- Price: $85pp
- Venue: Kandos Community Centre - 44 Angus Ave
Sourdough crumpets workshop:
- Who: Mudgee Sourdough School
- Time: 10am - 11am I 11.30am - 12.30pm I 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Price: $60pp each session
- Venue: Kandos CWA - 7 Jaques St, Kandos
Chocolate fermentation:
- Who: Spencer Cocoa
- Time: 11am - 11.45am I 3pm - 3.45pm
- Price: $55pp each session
- Venue: North East Wiradjuri Cultural Centre - 28 Angus Ave, Kandos
Learn to taste:
- Who: Mudgee Wine School
- Time: 12pm - 12.45pm I 1.15pm - 2.15pm
- Price: 55pp each session
- Venue: Kandos Scout Hall - Corner Dabee Road + Campbell Street
Traditional sauerkraut:
- Who: Crave Natural
- Time: (two sessions): 1.30pm - 2.15pm (demonstration) I 3pm - 4.30pm (workshop)
- Price: $30pp (demonstration), $85pp (workshop)
- Venue: St Dominic's Catholic Church Hall, 78 Fleming St, Kandos
Fermentation, pickling and preserving:
- Who: Littleton Stores
- Time: 1pm - 2pm
- Price: $80pp
- Venue: St Dominics Catholic Church Hall, 78 Fleming St, Kandos
Wine and chocolate tasting experience:
- Time: 3pm - 3.45pm
- Price: $65pp (each session)
- Venue: Kandos Scout Hall - Corner Dabee Road + Campbell Street
An artist, a wine maker and a scientist talk fermentation:
- Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Price: $10pp
- Venue: Kandos Community Centre - 44 Angus Ave
Kandos School of Cultural Adaptation newspaper launch:
- Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Price: FREE. Pre-bookings advised
- Venue: WAYOUT Art Space - 71 Angus Ave, Kandos
Breakfast with an alpaca:
- SOLD OUT
Wild Stories Foraging guide:
- SOLD OUT
What will the weather be like?
According to AccuWeather, March 13 will be a top of 27 degrees celsius with a 10 degree low during the night.
What do I wear?
Given you may be eager to walk through the towns, it is advised to wear something comfortable (both clothing and shoes wise).
Have skin protective care methods on hand, depending on what part of the day you intend on attending.
What do I need to bring?
Picnic blanket, hats and sunscreen. Bottles of water are always a good idea also.
IGA will be an option for some that need supplies on short notice.
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
