The Downtown ABQ Arts & Cultural District
all things Fermented, Fungi, and More!
This year’s Event: October 20th | 12-5 PM
Back by Popular Demand, the Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest Returns! After an amazing debut last year, we're back and bigger than ever! Join us for the 2nd Annual Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Fest, hosted by the Downtown ABQ Arts & Cultural District.
The ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Fest includes:
New Mexico based food, farmer, and artisan vendors
Interactive demonstrations on various fermentation processes and fungi education
Battle of the Breads Competition - professional and amateur sourdough contests! Professional bakers take home our coveted Baker Trophies. Amateurs are up for prizes from professional bakers and festival goodies (first, second & third places).
Fermentation & Fungi focused menus
Fermented Cocktail Bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options
Local beer & wine
Educational booths
Kids area
Merchandise and branding in partnership with Downtown artist, Yaudi
What’s New this Year?
What’s New This Year? More fermentation & fungi demos: We’re doubling down on our love for fermentation and fungi with even more demos and fun facts about these incredible organisms! Expanded Vendor Market: We're inviting more local vendors from across New Mexico to join us this year to offer a wider selection and variety of the finest fermentation and fungi products.
What's Returning!
Battle of the Breads Competition
Local eats and treats
Fermented Beverages
Fun DJ
Check out this year’s Fermentation and Fungi Fest
Class Schedule below!
Planning to attend the ABQ Fermentation and Fungi Fest?
We've partnered with The Clyde Hotel and Hotel Albuquerque - Old Town to offer festival-goers an exclusive 25% discount on room rates for the event weekend. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay in comfort while enjoying all the fest has to offer!
The Clyde Hotel
330 Tijeras Avenue NW,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
Thank you to this year’s sponsors!
This event brought to you in partnership with:
Vendor Applications for 2024
are now open!
sponsor the 2024 Albuquerque Fermentation & Fungi Festival
Take a look at last year’s event:
Photography by: Adam Rios
