
Stalls
Our carefully curated collection of stall holders at the Ferment Festival represents the vibrant heart of the fermentation community. From local artisans crafting small-batch kombucha and unique kimchi varieties to herbalists showcasing fermented medicinal preparations, each vendor brings their distinctive approach to this ancient preservation art. Many of our stall holders offer interactive demonstrations, generous samples, and the opportunity to purchase starter cultures and equipment to continue your fermentation journey at home.

We are delighted to have Jackie Bailey from Umami Chef bringing her award winning products to the festival.Umami Chef is a UK based food manufacturer that specialises in koji. We also use koji to make a range of fermented products for both consumers and businesses. Everything is naturally fermented, with no preservatives, other than the finest Droitwich Salt.

Kimchi and kraut are on their way to plates in Stoke we can’t wait, yummy!Funky Ferments is a new start-up run by Ellis Akhurst a fermenter based in Manchester City centre. They specialise in small-batch ferments including their delicious vegan kimchi & a range of tasty ‘krauts.

We are excited to have Nina bringing her sourdough starters, sourdough chocolate brownies (Yes, you read that right! yum!) Nina has an ebook you can buy, and runs workshops in Cheshire and will be running some demos for us! Breaking bread together using old traditions to cultivate community. Bringing sourdough to your home

Brendan from Mycosia is going to be selling all things mushrooms including kits.He will share the love of cultivating mushrooms in a talk and demo in the main ball room. If you’d like to create a mini grow kit, you are welcome to head over to Brendan at his stall after!

We are delighted to have Mark from The Staffordshire Oatcake Company bringing Oatcakes you can make at home!The oatcake is a local speciality in the North Staffordshire area of England, specifically Stoke-on-Trent (The Potteries). Commonly referred to as Staffordshire oatcakes by non-locals, because they were made in and around Staffordshire and Cheshire; locally they are simply called “oatcakes”. Traditionally oatcakes were cooked on a hot plate over an open fire. Sometimes sold from the front windows of terraced houses, ‘The Hole in the Wall’ being one such vendor.

Drop City Books are with us! They will bring a range of books to get you thinking and fermenting!Just so you know Ruth is just opening this gorgeous Indie book shop in Hanley! Their opening is 7th Oct, she has some awesome events set up. Please support this business! So exciting!

Laid Bear are based in Manchester City centre offering award winning, small batch kombucha. Pleasantly effervescent, 100% natural flavours, fuelled by Bear hugs.
So delighted Martin is bringing Bokashi composting kits, giving a talk on the importance of fermentation in composting. Martin is running an all day activity to create clay balls containing good bacteria that will clean water!

We are delighted to have Eleanor from BrushnBrew with us. She is an illustrator specialising in mixed media work that combines a mix of colourful watercolour, fun textures and digital paintingEleanor will be selling prints, greeting cards (including festive designs) & merchandise, as well as being available to talk about commissions and book illustrations.

We are delighted to have Titanic Brewery who have proudly shipped from The Potteries since 1985. A family-owned business committed to brewing the finest beers for the people of Staffordshire and beyond. From pale ales to stouts, there is a beer to suit all tastes in Titanic’s fleet, but it is perhaps their multi-award winning Plum Porter for which they are most well-known.
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We have brought in some awesome Fermenters Guild products for you.

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