Entertainment & Fermentation Tent
Fermentation Tent
Join us for a 30 minute fermentation tent experience with one fermentation food producer, one brewer, a local chef, and Seven Days food and drink writer Jordan Barry to learn more about the fermentation process, connections between industries, enjoy panel discussions, and sample some of Vermont’s finest fermented foods and brews! Entry fee is $15 and includes 5 additional beer tickets. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the VBA tent if capacity allows.
Fermentation Tent Sessions
Meet the Moderator:
Jordan Barry is a food and drink writer for Seven Days, Burlington’s alt-weekly newspaper. Prior to moving back to Vermont in 2019, she produced podcasts for Food52 and Brooklyn-based Heritage Radio Network, including Modernist BreadCrumbs, an in-depth series about bread. Barry holds a master’s degree in food studies from New York University, where she researched language development in the American cider industry.
Session 1: Friday July 18, 7:30pm-8:00pm
Session 2: Saturday July 19, 2:30pm-3:00pm
Session 3: Saturday July 19, 6:30pm-7:00pm
Panelists will be announced soon!
Games & Activities
Get ready for some fun in the sun! We’ve got a full lineup of games and activities to keep the good times rolling all day long. Challenge your friends to a round of giant beer pong, cornhole, or giant Jenga—or just grab a super soaker and cool off in style. Whether you’re looking for some friendly competition or just a chance to kick back, there’s something for everyone.
Need a break? Relax in one of our shaded seating areas and soak in the stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains and the playful lake creatures while you sip your favorite brew.
We’re adding more fun as the festival gets closer, so check back here for updates to our activity lineup!
Music
Presented by 95 Triple X and Vox Media.
Friday Session
That girl” Nyaake is a Genre-fluid selector spinning Soul, Afro House, Afrobeats, Dancehall, Reggae and more. All vibes, no rules. Just rhythm that moves you.
Saturday Sessions
Kwame Dankwa is a Burlington, VT-based sonic curator (DJ) whose musical tapestry weaves through POP, Afrobeats, House, and EDM landscapes- drawing from his rich background as former national air talent for iHeartRadio and a seasoned architect of radio programming across the country, Kwame crafts aural journeys that transcend boundaries. His intuitive ability to read the collective energy of a room transforms gatherings into communal celebrations, leaving audiences with not just memories but moments that resonate long after the final beat fades. Follow: @TheKwameVibe on IG