Ferment Fest Mtl

Ferment Fest Mtl

Ferment Fest Mtl celebrates its 5th edition at Jean-Talon Market! Come discover the magic of kombucha, sauerkraut, bread, kimchi, and much more on September 13 and 14.

Organized by Isabelle Dupuy and Robert Paradis, in collaboration with Ferment, a boutique specializing in artisanal fermentation, Ferment Fest Montreal is a gourmet and educational event dedicated to the fascinating world of fermentation.

Twenty exhibitors will be on site to showcase their exceptional products, while free conferences and hands-on workshops with registration will allow you to learn more about the world of fermentation.

You can even prepare your own fermented products!

Youth Week is also back for a second year, offering free workshops on fermentation for elementary school students.

See the complete program

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10am to 6pm

Hands-on workshops (registration required)

All workshops take place in the Panorama venue at Jean-Talon Market. The room is located on the 2nd floor and is accessible by elevator. 
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Mastering homemade kombucha – from cultivation to bottling
Learn how to make your own kombucha with Luc from Cactus Kombucha
9 am to 10:30 am
Duration
1h30
Cost
35$
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Incorporating fermentation into your recipes
Cook a dinner with chef Mathieu Laplante
11 am to 12:30 pm
Duration
1h30
Cost
$45
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Miso workshop
Discover how to make your own miso using soybeans or peas with Robert Paradis from Boutique Ferment
13:30 pm to 15 pm
Duration
1h30
Cost
35$
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Discovering amazake
Discover this sweet Japanese drink made from fermented rice with Noriko from the San-O Brewery
15:30 to 5 pm
Duration
1h30
Cost
35$
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Homemade feta cheese workshop
Create your own feta-style cheese with Les Ateliers Fromagers
9 to 11 am
Duration
2h
Cost
45$
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Introduction to root vegetable fermentation
Learn how to make your own lacto-fermented vegetables with Robert Paradis from Boutique Ferment.
11:30am to 1pm
Duration
1h30
Cost
$34
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Discover natto – the Japanese superfood
Learn how to make your own natto with Robert Paradis from Boutique Ferment.
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Duration
1h
Cost
$28
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Tempeh
Discover the fascinating world of artisanal tempeh with Julien Desrosiers from Symbiose Alimentaire.
3pm to 4:30pm
Duration
1h30
Cost
30$
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To contact the Ferment Fest organizers, please email the following address: fermentation.fermentfestmtl@gmail.com.

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