Celebrate another Valentines Day with the folks at Fermental as they host an unconventional holiday tasting. Bugaboo: showcasing an assortment of hand selected wines alongside a poignant pairing of edible insects.

Yes, edible insects.
And wine.
Bugaboo.

Culturally, the consumption of insects and larvae by humans has been in practice since prehistoric times. Although unusual in North America and modern Europe, insect-eating (entomophagy) is common in most parts of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In fact, 80% of the world's nations eat insects regularly with over 1500 species raised and farmed specifically as food product.

Incorporating the complex characteristics of white and red wines with the earthy, nutty, sometimes fruit-driven flavors of bugs, this offbeat tasting event features: Mole Crickets, Cicadas, Black Ants, Stink Bugs, Flying Termites, and more. Paired with the subtle nuances of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Monastrell, Malbec, and other select libations, Bugaboo is an all-encompassing dive into multiple senses.

BUGABOO [noun] bug·a·boo ˈbə-gə-ˌbü. 1. an imaginary object of fear. 2. a pet name given to a significant other.

Accompanied by live music and a local food truck (sans insects), this Valentines Day event is a peculiar plunge into the romantic unknown.

Enjoy a fine winter evening as a couple, a group, or on your own.

Bring friends along or make new ones, as you partake in an amalgamation of arthropods and alcohol.
Taste. Sample. Enjoy a glass. Eat a bug. Take a few of each home for your own Valentine's Day Celebration.

Free event.

Food Truck: Mr. Mac's OG BBQ 5pm
Live Music: Haley Heath + Justin Lacy 7pm

*All insects are sourced from Thailand, farmed and prepared specifically for human consumption.
*People with known shellfish allergies are advised to not consume insects.

Casual, comfortable, Fermental.
Call 910-821-0362 for details.

For more information on these and other events visit www.fermental.net