St.Patricks Day Sour Kraut Fermentation Workshop : Horry County, SC

Space is Limited. Register soon!

Get ready to learn a new skill, ferment some delicious sour kraut at our workshop, and taste other fermented foods!

Join Clemson Extension and Carolina Canning for an interactive hands-on introduction to fermentation.

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: Tuesday March 17, 2026
📍 Location: Horry County Clemson Extension Office: 1949 Industrial Park Rd, Conway SC
⏰ Time: 10am-12pm

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!

**** Youth 10 and up are welcome to be registered and participate along with an adult/guardian.

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: Tuesday March 17, 2026: 10am -12pm

Why: Have fun, learn a new skill

How: Taste fermented foods and 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: Horry County Clemson Extension Office: 1949 Industrial Park Rd, Conway SC

Cost: $50

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