Fermentation Fest facts for kids

Fermentation Fest is a super fun 10-day event! It celebrates farming, yummy food, and amazing art. It happens in Reedsburg and Sauk County, Wisconsin. This festival started in 2010. It was inspired by a special exhibit about food in America.

What is Fermentation Fest?

This festival is packed with cool things to do. You can take part in different classes. There is also the Farm/Art DTour. This is a self-guided driving tour. It takes you on 50 miles of Wisconsin country roads. Along the way, you'll see interesting signs and art. You can also find market stands and live shows.

• Who takes part?

* Cheesemakers who make delicious cheese. * Beekeepers who care for bees and make honey. * Composters who turn waste into healthy soil. * Picklers who make tasty pickled foods. * Organic farmers who grow food naturally. * Writers who share their stories. * Sculptors who create amazing art.

You might even see sculptures made from hay bales! Some places involved are the historic Beastro & Barley, the Wormfarm Institute, and Harvest Park in Reedsburg. Harvest Park has a cool art piece called "Ruminant, the Grand Masticator."

How the Festival is Funded

Fermentation Fest gets money from different places. It receives grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and ArtPlace. It also gets money from the tourism department of Sauk County. The State of Wisconsin's tourism department also helps. They promote the event all over the Midwest.

Other Cool Events Nearby

This festival happens at the same time as other fun events. Sauk County has a long-standing Fall Art Tour. This tour lets you visit many art gallery exhibitions. Also, the Mid-Continent Railway Museum offers a seven-mile Autumn Color Railroad Tour. This train ride goes through the beautiful Baraboo Hills.