Home-made Sour Kraut Workshop in Florence, SC
Schedule
Thu Mar 05 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
City Center Farmers Market | Florence, SC
About this Event
Space is Limited. Register soon!
Join Clemson Extension Food Systems and Safety agent Chase McIntosh Baillie for an interactive hands-on introduction to
You’re Invited: Hands-On Fermentation Workshop – Make Your Own Sauerkraut!
Join us for a fun and educational food preservation class focused on fermentation and crafting your own homemade sauerkraut!
📅 Date: Thursday March 5, 2026
📍 Location: Florence Center City Market Kitchen: 200 Sanborn St
⏰ Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
In this interactive workshop, participants will:
- Learn the science behind fermentation and why it has been used safely for centuries
- Explore the food safety principles that make fermentation both safe and nutritious
- Sample a variety of fermented foods
- Make your own batch of fresh sauerkraut to take home
Each participant will leave with hands-on experience and a complete fermentation kit, including:
- 1 fermentation jar
- Fermentation weight
- Airlock lid
- Packet of resources for further reference
Whether you’re new to food preservation or looking to expand your skills, this class will provide practical knowledge, delicious samples, and the confidence to ferment at home.
Space is limited — be sure to register early!
Participants will be engaged in hands-on activities using current USDA-recommended techniques for preserving foods for home use. Persons with or without experience are encouraged to attend the workshop.
Participants will receive a packet of resources for further reference, the product made during class, and a fun experience.
Participants are asked to wear closed-toed shoes, tie back long hair, and wear a hat if possible. Also, bring a snack and a water bottle.
Should you require special accommodations due to a disability, or sensory sensitivity, please notify our office ten days prior to the event.
If there are additional questions, concerns, or barriers to entry, please contact Chase by email @ [email protected] or by text at 864-650-8602
Who: Anyone with or without experience who wants to learn
When: Thursday March 5, 2026: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Why: Have fun, learn a new skill
How: Make and take home a jar of homemade sour kraut just in time for St. Patricks day using current USDA techniques for home food preservation.
Where: Florence Center City Market Kitchen : 200 Sanborn St., Florence SC
cost: $50
Where is it happening?
City Center Farmers Market, 200 Sanborn Street, Florence, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 50.00
