2024 Family Activities

Celebrate everything fermented with the whole family. Kids 12 and under enter FREE!

11am – 4pm, Saturday, January 13 & Sunday, January 14

• Face Painting – Create an unforgettable time for your little ones by transforming them into their favorite animals, birds, ferries, or superheroes with the help of amazing artists. Available both festival days.
• Photo Booth– Strike a pose, make a face, have fun! Our festival Photo Booth is an opportunity to be a child again, or to capture fermentation festival memories for a lifetime.
• Gnome Hunt– recently over 16 gnome families have moved onto the Ashland Hills Hotel grounds. Go around to find doors that lead to their hidden homes.
• ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum– will offer hands-on, fermentation-themed STEM activities at the festival vendor expo.
• Travelers Ice Cream cart – who says no to ice cream?
• Custom floral head crowns for everyone who wants to experience Spring in the midst of Winter.
• Coloring Station– grab Crayons in your favorite colors and create your own jar full of fermented vegetables.
• Grab lunch at Fatso’s Cheketos food truck or at LUNA Café, on-site!
• Snow adventures on Mt. Ashland– book a Ski Package for the festival weekend (details coming soon)