WNC Fermenting Festival
Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
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Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
Learn fermentation basics through a hands-on food preservation workshop, preparing sauerkraut while exploring techniques for safely turning cabbage into tangy, probiotic-rich fermented food.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.
Hands-on field learning focused on identifying wild edibles and practicing safe, seasonal foraging techniques. Expect plant ID tips, ethical harvest guidance, and practical takeaways for exploring Appalachian woods confidently.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
Savory sausages take center stage at this annual fall food gathering in Fairview, bringing a countryside festival atmosphere and a chance to celebrate local farm food near Asheville.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.
Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.
Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.
Learn the basics of fermentation science through a hands-on sauerkraut workshop, then pack and take home a jar of your own tangy, probiotic cabbage ferment.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Smoky barbecue and a lively backyard cook-off bring together local pitmasters and fans to taste Western North Carolina BBQ while supporting foster care.
Smoky barbecue and a lively backyard cook-off bring together local pitmasters and fans to taste Western North Carolina BBQ while supporting foster care.
Smoky barbecue and a lively backyard cook-off bring together local pitmasters and fans to taste Western North Carolina BBQ while supporting foster care.
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MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A seasonal farm to table supper celebrates local farmers with fresh Appalachian flavors and a community gathering around the harvest. Enjoy a locally rooted dining experience centered on regional food and seasonal ingredients.
A seasonal farm to table supper celebrates local farmers with fresh Appalachian flavors and a community gathering around the harvest. Enjoy a locally rooted dining experience centered on regional food and seasonal ingredients.
A seasonal farm to table supper celebrates local farmers with fresh Appalachian flavors and a community gathering around the harvest. Enjoy a locally rooted dining experience centered on regional food and seasonal ingredients.
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
Explore Appalachian food traditions on a special tour connecting regional cuisine, daily life, and history at a historic birthplace in Weaverville. Learn how foodways shaped mountain communities across generations.
Learn a science-based method for preserving produce and supporting nutrition while making spicy cabbage sauerkraut and ginger ale. Explore practical fermentation techniques for flavorful homemade foods.
Learn a science-based method for preserving produce and supporting nutrition while making spicy cabbage sauerkraut and ginger ale. Explore practical fermentation techniques for flavorful homemade foods.
Learn a science-based method for preserving produce and supporting nutrition while making spicy cabbage sauerkraut and ginger ale. Explore practical fermentation techniques for flavorful homemade foods.
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
Hands-on coffee cupping practice builds sensory skills for identifying aroma, acidity, sweetness, and finish across multiple brews. A specialty-coffee tasting workshop in a training center geared toward both curious beginners and aspiring pros.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms through beginner-friendly log inoculation with guidance from a local farm, then take home your own inoculated log to cultivate delicious fungi.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Hands-on charcuterie board building with a fall twist, focused on arranging cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments into a photo-worthy spread. Learn plating and food styling techniques in a casual smokehouse setting.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.
Free food and practical community resources are distributed in an accessible, welcoming setting, connecting Buncombe County residents with no-cost support and local services. Open to the whole community.
Free food and practical community resources are distributed in an accessible, welcoming setting, connecting Buncombe County residents with no-cost support and local services. Open to the whole community.
Free food and practical community resources are distributed in an accessible, welcoming setting, connecting Buncombe County residents with no-cost support and local services. Open to the whole community.
A bustling weekly farmers market at the Historic Depot with just-picked produce, local meats, and bakery treats alongside handmade crafts. Graze between food trucks and casual live entertainment in a walkable 7th Avenue District setting.
A bustling weekly farmers market at the Historic Depot with just-picked produce, local meats, and bakery treats alongside handmade crafts. Graze between food trucks and casual live entertainment in a walkable 7th Avenue District setting.
A bustling weekly farmers market at the Historic Depot with just-picked produce, local meats, and bakery treats alongside handmade crafts. Graze between food trucks and casual live entertainment in a walkable 7th Avenue District setting.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.
Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.
Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.
Browse a seasonal market for holiday shopping and gift ideas, with a festive community atmosphere at FIRSTwnc.