WNC Fermenting Festival

The WNC Fermenting Festival takes place Sunday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Olivette Farm Stand, 172 Old Macedonia Rd. in Alexander. The organizers say the festival is free to attend and describe it as family friendly and educational.

The festival lists local and regional fermenters presenting their products, and several hosting free demonstrations on food preservation and fermenting, with topics listed including jun, koji, gluten free sourdough, ciders and fruit wines, and vegan cheese. The listing also mentions farm tours during the event and music by Your Friends Band, from Boone. Dirty Gerties Taco Truck is listed with kimchi tacos.

See the official festival site for vendors and details.