1. You can taste and compare the best ferments in town
There will be over 20 market stands with products from local fermentation fanatics: Ciderwinkel, Goldstar Deli, Des Integres, Kees Kraakman, Meester-Affineurs, Boetech, Jorisbrood, Remeker, Abbot Kinney's, Meneer Wateetons, Kramer, Uit het Vuistje, Puur-e, Christian Weij, Lepelboom, Nattodan, Kefir Workshops, Natuurtalent, Mediamatic ETEN, Keukenboeren, Manenwolf's, Beebox, Willem & Drees, Thull's, Kookboekenhandel 63 Graden, Youth Food Movement and Myco Brewery.
2. Fermentation is super healthy !
When in doubts ask fermentation king Sandor Ellix Katz via munchies.
3. You'll be the first to try our new Myco Test Beer
Visit the Myco Brewery to taste limited edition beers that are actually doing good to the environment! The spent grains from this beer brewing process are used in the making of new biodegradable materials.
4. We will teach you how to make your own cider
Improve your fermentation skills by attending one of the 8 workshops where you will learn how to make cider, pickles, vinegar, probiotic tomato bombs, sauerkraut, kimchi, sausages or dairy.
Rotzooi Festival Time-Table - Where to go and what to do at Rotzooi Fermentation Festival
5. Fermentation is Poetry
Honour the art of fermentation with a poem, rap or spoken word performance. Fungus Fellowship will help you on your way.
6. You can ask the masters
How to start a yoghurt culture in East Afrika? And what are the best bacteria for your healh? Ask dr. Bart Smit, Prof. Dr. Eddy Smid, Prof. Dr. Remko Kort, Meneer Wateetons and Christian Weij all their fermentation secrets.
7. Mediamatic ETEN has the best terras in town
Sit down at the waterside of our bar and restaurant and overlook the beautiful Amsterdam waters, Marine Terrein and Nemo. (there is a harbour, so you can also come by boat!)
Mediamatic Terras - Eating and drinking in the heart of Amsterdam
8. You'll be the judge
Watch fermentation experts Christian Weij (Verrot Lekker) and Meneer Wateetons (Over Rot) go head to head in a fermented cook battle.
9. We'll let you trade your mother for another
Swap your yoghurt starter for a fresh kombucha mother at the 'Starter-ruil-tent' (starter-swap-stand). Deposit between 11:00 - 13:00, collection between 16:00 - 19:00. Subscribe your starter with this form.
10. Your Kids are safe with us (we might turn them into biologist though)
Draw, colour and discover the most beautiful micro-organisms in the Haeckel Room.
11. This is your chance to meet, greet and get signatures.
Bring your copy and get on stage with food authors Yvette van Boven (Home Made - Koken met van Boven), Christian Weij (Verrot Lekker), Meneer Wateetons (Over Rot) and Lucas Jeffries (Instock Cooking).
12. It's a great warm-up for the upcoming Zuursalon
At the monthly Zuursalon lectures, zuurcurator Meneer Wateetons and Mediamatic highlight one fermented product and its making. This time the evening is dedicated to Cider! Get your pre-sale tickets here.
Information
Rotzooi Fermentation Festival
Sunday Sept.25, 11:00 - 20:00
Mediamatic Biotoop, Dijksgracht 6, Amsterdam
Entrance to the festival is free.
For the workshops and lectures a ticket is required.
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