Events

Ferment Change is a month long string of events that will be benefiting 4 great “urban ag hero” organizations:

• City Slicker Farms Backyard Garden Program
• Oakland Food Connection
• People’s Grocery California Hotel Urban Farm
• CHAA East Bay Refugee Gardening Program

All events are put on by volunteer labor and 100% goes to supporting urban ag and food justice projects in the Bay Area.  This year’s lineup will feature 3 events with author and activist- Sandor Katz.  Ferment Change is also participating in the FOOD N’ JUSTICE workshop series at the North Oakland Farmers’ Market as well.

* We need “fermentors”!  Host a workshop at our main event at The Humanist Hall on May 15th.  Please contact Leslie at leslieouthier@hotmail.com*

2011 Schedule:

May 7, 2011

Making Kombucha w/Sage Table

Start Time: 12:00 pm

Ends: 2:00 pm

Description: Come out and learn to brew this ancient health tonic made from fermented tea with Dana of the Sage Table. Today, it is known around the world for its detoxifying and energizing effects. Free mother cultures will be provided by Phat Beets Produce. Feel free to RSVP to max@phatbeetsproduce.org

Date: Saturday 5/14/2011

Event: Ferment Change skill share with Sandor Katz
Time: 12-2pm
Location: North Oakland Farmers’ Market 5715 Market St- Arlington Med Center Parking Lot
Description: Part of the Phat Beets Produce “Food N’ Justice” workshop series, author and Food Activist Sandor Katz will be presenting a hands on workshop and talk about wild fermentation and making sauerkraut. Learn about the health benefits of making your own live foods. Bring your own jar, RSVPS welcome: max@phatbeetsproduce.org.
More Info: http://www.phatbeetsproduce.org/events
Cost: Free

Date: Sunday 5/15/2011
Event: Ferment Change Cocktail and Culture Swap with Sandor Katz and the East Bay Refugee Gardeners
Time: 6-7:30pm
Description: Pre-party cocktail with Sandor Katz and gardeners from the East Bay Refugee Garden Program in East Oakland.  This intimate pre-event will feature a short talk and cross cultural ferment with author Sandor Katz and Tila Dhakal from East Oakland’s Bhutanese-Nepali community and the East Bay Refugee Garden Program.  Homebrewed/cultured drinks and fermented treats will be served.

TICKETS: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173975  

Ferment Change hosts a Cross Cultural Conversation from 6 – 7:30 pm, at Oakland’s Humanist Hall.

Join Sandor Katz and Tila Dhakal from East Oakland’s Bhutanese-Nepali community for a “backstage” Cross Cultural Conversation accompanied by an 8-course flight of cultured cocktails, hand-crafted homebrews and locally fermented fare.

Proceeds to benefit the East Bay Refugee Garden Program. (for more information see below or go to www.fermentchange.org)

Tickets: $75 Limited seating available. (includes admission into the main event to follow)

*****The East Bay Refugee Garden Program works with Oakland’s new-immigrant refugee communities to develop urban agriculture opportunities that facilitate the continuity of agrarian and culinary traditions through culturally appropriate food production.  Many new-immigrant families in Oakland continue to practice traditional home ferments, some of which will be featured in this unique event.  Check out the linked article about the program featuring “gundruk,” Nepal’s national ferment!*****

Date: Sunday 5/15/2011

Event: FERMENT CHANGE! potluck and culture swap w/Sandor Katz

Time: 7-10pm
Location: Humanist Hall, Oakland, 411 28th Street, Oakland, CA
Description: This is the forth annual Ferment Change to benefit the amazing work of City Slicker Farms “Backyard Garden Program”.  This event features 100′s of homemade fermented items to share, live music, slide shows, culture swap, and 5 rotating skill shares.  This venue has an indoor and outdoor space.  Bring a dish to share and get entered in our drawing.  RSVP your dish with info@fermentchange.org
Cost: $10-30 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds

• May 21, 2011

  Beer Brewing Basics

  Start Time: 12:00 pm

  Ends: 2:00 pm

  Description: Brew it up with local North Oakland Brewer, Chris S. Part of the Ferment Change! workshop series. Talk followed by Q n’ A’s

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Date: Sunday 5/22/2011
Event: EAST BAY TOUR DE FERMENT (bicycle tour) w/Dylan and Sandor Katz
Location: All over the East Bay on bike!
Description: Spend a lazy Sunday touring the East Bay on bike on this homebrewers tour.  Various homebrewers, winemakers, and fermentors will open up their homes, backyards, gardens, crocks, and taps to share with you.  We will be hosted by at least 6 different sites.  All by bicycle, the Tour De Ferment is not to be missed.  Sandor Katz will join us on this adventure through the East Bay on bike!  All labor and goods are donated, 100% of proceeds go to a TBA urban ag/food justice program in the East Bay.
Cost: $15-$40 sliding scale.  2 work trades available for those that can’t pay, email us and we can work it out at info@fermentchange.org.
RSVP: Required! Please RSVP to Dylan at geodylan at comcast dot net so we know how many people to expect.

*** Also check phat beets website for upcoming skill shares & workshops happening at the North Oakland Farmer’s Market. ***