The Symposium was hosted by Shone Farm on the Santa Rosa Junior College CampusJenny McGruther of Nourished Kitchen spoke about how fermented foods can positively impact children with AutismCharlie entertains the Symposium crowd and fellow panelist Sandor KatzMichael Stusser, Charlie Bamforth and Jenny McGruther listen to Sandor Katz at the Freestone Fermentation SymposiumWe’ve only been using “fermentation slowing devices” (aka the fridge) for a couple of hundred yearsFermentation Fest founder Michael Stusser listens to Charlie Bamforth’s thoughts on “the middle way” of beerMichael invites the audience to discuss the panel’s presentationsI share my thoughts with the Symposium on how to continue to spread the word of fermented foodsThe Kombucha Mamma in actionPresenting at the FestivalThe room was packed with Kombucha lovers!Michael Pollan and I discussed Kombucha for his upcoming book which includes a section on fermented foodsThe crowd wants to know how to grow their own booch!Make your own kraut at the Lou Preston Cabbage StompSean of Revive Drinks proudly displays his retired Kombucha mothers.People’s Kombucha Award Winners: Rana Chang of House Kombucha (3rd Place) & GT Dave of GTs Kombucha (1st Place)Eager tasters voting on their favorite Kombuchas for the People’s Kombucha AwardsThe celebrity panel samples the KombuchasJennifer Harris, organizer of the Festival & The People’s Kombucha Awards, announces the winners!Hula hooping was lots of fun for everyone!Samba Freestone kept everyone groovin in the grass
The Festival enjoyed a record turnout this year with nearly 1100 attendees
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Great pictures, Hannah!