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Watch trusted fermentation experts make their favorite recipes and share the tips, techniques, and little secrets that make homemade ferments flavorful, safe, and fun.

September 15 – 17, 2026 • Online

Whether you’re brand new to fermentation or ready for fresh recipes, techniques, and ideas, this free summit will help you bring more confidence, creativity, and microbial magic into your kitchen.

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Free online event • 48-hour access to each presentation • Beginner-friendly

Presented by MakeSauerkraut

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A Quick Welcome from Your Host

Meet Holly and get a feel for the recipes, experts, and fermentation inspiration waiting for you inside the summit.

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YOU WANT TO FERMENT AT HOME… BUT IT STILL FEELS MYSTERIOUS…

Maybe you’ve tried a few batches, bookmarked recipes, or already have ferments bubbling on your counter. Whether you’re new or ready to expand, fermentation can still hold a few mysteries.

One batch turns out beautifully, another goes sideways, and sometimes you’re left wondering what’s normal, what’s safe, or what to try next.

You’re not sure if your ferment is safe to eat.

You’d love fresh recipes and techniques to try.

Your batches don’t always turn out the way you hoped.

You want simple ferments that fit into real life.

You’re in the right place

There has got to be a better way!

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WHAT IF YOU COULD WATCH A SET OF FERMENTATION EXPERTS MAKE THEIR Favorite recipes and share their secrets?

How would it feel to….

Try new recipes with confidence.
Watch expert-led demonstrations and gather fresh ideas to try in your own kitchen.

Understand what’s happening in the jar.
Learn practical tips for safety, timing, flavor, and texture.

Bring more fermented foods to your table.
Discover simple ways to add flavorful, gut-supportive ferments to everyday meals.

Your next favorite ferment awaits

That’s what this summit is all about: helping you ferment with more confidence, creativity, and joy.

INSIDE, YOU’LL…

Get a taste of what’s possible when trusted fermentation teachers show you their favorite recipes, practical techniques, and real-life kitchen tips.

Watch trusted experts demonstrate their favorite fermentation recipes.

Learn practical tips for better flavor, texture, timing, and safety.

Discover fresh techniques and ideas to try in your own kitchen.

Your free ticket includes summit sessions, a simple Watch Guide, helpful recipe links, and special offers from select partners.

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Learn from Trusted Fermentation Experts

Your free ticket gives you access to practical sessions from fermentation teachers, authors, recipe creators, and food educators.

Alison Kay

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Anja Eckert

Barbara Assheuer

Céline Lecomte

Cheryl Paswater

Connor Flynn

David Levitsky

Hannah Ruhamah Crum

Holly Davis

Holly Howe

Janice Clynee

Karen Wang Diggs

Katsu Lask

Rachel de Thample

Dr Tejas Sameer

Utkarsh Dubey

Vanessa Hargrove

Fermentation Wizard

With so many practical, flavorful presentations waiting for you, Fermentation Summit 2026 is an event you won’t want to miss.

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MEET YOUR HOST

Hi, I’m Holly Howe!

I’m a fermentation teacher and the author of Mouthwatering Sauerkraut [+Kimchi].

My fermentation journey began in 2001, when I made my first batch of sauerkraut. What started as a simple jar of cabbage and salt grew into a lifelong passion for the flavor, nourishment, and everyday magic of fermentation.

Over the years, fermentation has transformed the way I eat, cook, and think about food. It has shown me how simple ingredients, guided by healthy bacteria, can become bold, delicious, nutrient-rich foods that support gut health and bring joy to the table.

As your summit host, I’m excited to bring together trusted fermentation experts to share their favorite recipes, techniques, and practical tips. From sauerkraut to kombucha, salsa to miso, you’ll discover how to make flavorful ferments at home while easing common worries about safety, mold, and doing it wrong.

Join us and start your fermentation journey today!

Come ferment with us

I’d love to have you join us.

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What You’ll Learn

Watch fermentation experts demonstrate their favorite recipes, share practical tips, and help you bring more flavor, confidence, and microbial magic into your kitchen.

DAY 1: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH

Vegetables & Pickles

Crisp, Colorful Fermented Vegetables Made Simple.

Learn how everyday vegetables can be transformed into flavorful, probiotic-rich ferments with salt, time, and a few simple techniques.

Ruby Red Sauerkraut. Turn cabbage, salt, and a few colorful vegetables into a tangy, crunchy ferment you’ll want to add to everyday meals.

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH

Drinks, Dairy & Cultured Beverages

Bubbly, Creamy & Cultured: Ferments You Can Sip and Spoon

Explore fermented drinks and dairy cultures that bring lively flavor, beneficial microbes, and everyday nourishment to your kitchen.

Fresh Ginger Water Kefir Soda. Learn how to create a naturally fizzy fermented drink flavored with fresh ginger.

DAY 3: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

Sourdough, Grains & Savory Ferments

Deep Flavor Ferments: From Sourdough to Miso and Beyond

Discover how grains, legumes, and savory cultures create rich, complex flavors for breads, condiments, seasonings, and more.

Everyday Sourdough Flatbreads. Discover how to use sourdough starter to make quick, flavorful flatbreads for snacks, meals, and dipping.

See what’s fermenting this year

See what’s fermenting this year.

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How the Free Summit Works

1. Register Free

Enter your name and email to reserve your free ticket.

2. Watch Your Inbox

We’ll send your summit access details, daily presentation links, and helpful reminders by email.

3. Watch During the Free Viewing Window

New presentations are released each day at 10 AM Pacific Time. Each presentation is available free for 48 hours.

4. Upgrade Only If You Want Lifetime Access

Your free ticket gives you access during the summit. After registering, you’ll also have the option to upgrade to the Lifetime Access Pass for ongoing access, transcripts, bonuses, and extra resources.

It’s simple to join

It’s simple to join.

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You don’t need fancy tools or years of experience — just clear guidance and a little microbial magic.

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Everything you need to feel confident about joining.

Have questions? We’ve got answers:

Yes. Your free ticket gives you access to each presentation during its free viewing window.

Each summit presentation is available for 48 hours.

You’ll receive summit details and access links by email.

No. The summit is beginner-friendly, with plenty for experienced fermenters too.

Yes! You’ll be able to join the summit’s private Facebook group, where you can ask questions, connect with other fermenters, and share your own creations.

Ready when you are

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Still have more questions?

No problem! Send an email over to [email protected], and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

Grab your free ticket and join us for the fermentation summit today

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What You Get with Your Free Ticket

Your free ticket gives you access to the summit sessions, a simple Watch Guide, helpful recipe links, and special offers from select partners.

48-Hour Access to Each Summit Presentation

Watch each expert session during its free viewing window.

Fermentation Summit Watch Guide

Use this simple guide to follow the summit, track the sessions you watch, and jot down favorite tips, recipes, and ideas to try.

Recipes & Helpful Resources

Get access to session recipes and helpful resources from participating speakers, when available.

Sponsor Perks & Special Discounts

Enjoy special offers from select fermentation-friendly companies and partners.

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Including

Demonstration By Authors of these Fermentation Books

Many of our speakers are also authors, and this summit is your chance to get to know them as they demo recipes and share practical tips—bringing their fermentation wisdom to life beyond the pages of their books.