What’s on at the Canberra Truffle Festival
Below is the complete list of truffle events and experiences in association with the Truffle Festival – Canberra Region.
Rug up and watch the truffle dogs in action. Enjoy a truffle meal (and a wine or two!) at a local winery. Learn from the experts at a cooking class, or buy some fresh truffle to use for tonight’s culinary masterpiece. There’s plenty to see and do when it’s truffle time in Canberra.
Please contact venues directly to confirm details and/or book your experience prior to your visit.
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June 2020
Truffle Hunt and Lunch — COVID19 numbers apply
One of the best ways to discover the fascination of the black Perigord truffle is to join us on a hunt followed by lunch. Begin to understand some of the mystic surrounding truffles as you trail truffle dog paws and watch them display their olfactory skills. After the hunt your taste buds are about to sample one of the world’s most sort after flavours. Your journey from “paddock to plate” commences. It’s now time to sit back, relax and enjoy…
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A fabulous outdoor activity following trained truffle dogs to find the hidden gem, black winter truffles. Our farm is nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, a gorgeous 75 minute drive from Canberra. At our farm you will get to meet Tricia and Rainer your hosts along with Barry, Roxy and JJ our dogs to experience a unique adventure of finding truffles. After our 1 hour field trip, we will conduct a washing and grading session of the truffles…
Find out more »Truffle Hunt and Tasting
A fabulous outdoor activity following trained truffle dogs to find the hidden gem, black winter truffles. Our farm is nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, a gorgeous 75 minute drive from Canberra. At our farm you will get to meet Tricia and Rainer your hosts along with Barry, Roxy and JJ our dogs to experience a unique adventure of finding truffles. After our 1 hour field trip, we will conduct a washing and grading session of the truffles…
Find out more »Turalla Truffles Hunt and Brunch Adventure
Join Damian and his dogs for a Truffle Hunt - Brunch Adventure. Experience the thrill of a Truffle Hunt then return to the Truffle Room to eat some of Damian’s and Lindsays favourite Truffle Brunch dishes which include Truffled Banana Crepes and Truffle Scrambled Eggs served with espresso coffee or tea and share stories about all things Truffles
Find out more »Truffle Hunt and Brunch — COVID19 numbers apply
Too late for breakfast too early for lunch…… join us for a truffle brunch Warm up in our newly renovated truffle barn before enjoying a hearty truffle start to the day. It’s during these Winter months that the morning frosts herald the arrival of the ripening fungi that our Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are expertly trained to find. After the harvest we return to the function centre where we sample truffle morsels of various varieties. During this time you will also…
Find out more »Chef John’s Annual Truffle Feast — COVID19 numbers apply
Spend hours indulging in black truffles. Sample our famous gluhwein and join the dogs hunting for the elusive black gold. Once back in the warmth of the function centre we begin to explore the fascination of truffles. Small morsels to stimulate your truffle appetite are served prior to Chef John joining us and sharing with you his cooking techniques and recipes so that you can replicate them in your own home.
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Virtual French Lunch Masterclass with Christophe Georgoire
Join local chef Christophe Gregoire, owner of acclaimed French Restaurant Le Tres Bon in Bungendore for a FREE truffle-inspired masterclass! That’s right, you can learn from the best from the comfort of your kitchen, so pick up your local truffles and get prepared to cook up some delectable fare.
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Join us at Durran Durra Truffles for truffle hunts with our dog Bella Afterwards sit around an outdoor fire (weather permitting) for delicious truffle tastings and chat about truffles and your experience of the event. The farm is 100 acres overlooking the magnificent Tallaganda Range and set amongst yellow box and manna gums. We have owned the farm since 2005 when we made a “tree change” from Sydney. We both have a microbiology background so involvement in the mysterious world…
Find out more »Turalla Truffle Hunt and Lunch Adventure
Join Damian and his dogs for a Truffle Hunt - Lunch Adventure. Experience the thrill of a Truffle Hunt then return to the Truffle Room to see how to prepare and cook some of Damians and Lindsays favourite Truffle dishes after which you’ll sit down and eat the lunch we’ve just cooked and share some stories about all things Truffles
Find out more »Family Hunt with tastings — COVID19 numbers apply
After arrival take a quick break before enjoying a leisurely stroll to Macenmist’s truffiere. You will be following one of the truffle hounds in a search for the black diamonds. On return to the cosy atmosphere of the function centre we will be able a to savour delicate truffle samples while enjoying a warm beverage and learning more about the wonderful world of truffle. At the tour conclusion we encourage cellar door sales of local produce.
Find out more »July 2020
Weekend Truffling @contentious
Every single weekend during truffle season have fresh truffle shaved onto the dish of your choice or one recommended by our Chef on the day. Come after attending the Hunt of your choice, we are only 15 minutes from Blue Frog Truffle Farm. When you book please email [email protected] to let us know you intend truffling.
Find out more »Truffle hunt and tasting
A fabulous outdoor activity following trained truffle dogs to find the hidden gem, black winter truffles. Our farm is nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, a gorgeous 75 minute drive from Canberra. At our farm you will get to meet Tricia and Rainer your hosts along with Barry, Roxy and JJ our dogs to experience a unique adventure of finding truffles. After our 1 hour field trip, we will conduct a washing and grading session of the truffles…
Find out more »Truffle Hunt and Tasting
A fabulous outdoor activity following trained truffle dogs to find the hidden gem, black winter truffles. Our farm is nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, a gorgeous 75 minute drive from Canberra. At our farm you will get to meet Tricia and Rainer your hosts along with Barry, Roxy and JJ our dogs to experience a unique adventure of finding truffles. After our 1 hour field trip, we will conduct a washing and grading session of the truffles…
Find out more »August 2020
Truffle Gala Dinner
Our Annual Truffle Gala Dinner Sat 1 August Expect all things truffled with a few surprises thrown in, on our favourite night of the year. Drinks and canapés on arrival, special tasting tour, then sit down to 3 courses with paired wines. Our Truffle partner Wayne will be there to talk us through this season's up and downs and everything you ever wanted to know about this highly sought after and fascinating edible subterranean fungus, dug out of the ground…
Find out more »Holy Trinity of Truffles -Cook, Pair, Preserve
Our Holy Trinity of Truffle Worship - Cook, Pair and Preserve your way through a two course lunch with wines, out on their sunny deck, led by the Contentious Chef. Numbers strictly limited.
Find out more »Truffle Dog Hunt n Lunch Last of the season!
Join us and the Truffle Dogs for our last Hunt n Lunch of the season. A Truffle Dog demonstration and talk on the lawn at the vineyard, followed by a two course lunch with options for a special dessert, extra fresh shaved truffle and paired wines. Sit on the deck overlooking the surrounding countryside (or by the fire if preferred) while we serve up a fresh, local truffle menu. Children welcome, for 5-12 hrs $40, under 5 Free. Please email…
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