Some food lovers have a nose for truffles so attuned they could likely compete with a truffle-hunting dog to detect the coveted tuber. If you’re one of these people, mark your calendars now. In 2020, a dedicated celebration of the distinctly earthy ingredient will return to Western Australia from 19-21 June.

The tenth annual Truffle Kerfuffle festival is an ideal to excuse to plan a winter escape to WA’s Southern Forests region, and eat all the truffle you can handle (or afford). The weekend-long celebration in Manjimup, the heart of Australian truffle country, is set to be filled with flavoursome feasts featuring freshly unearthed truffles, is set at Fonty’s Pool.

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During the weekend, there’ll be truffle dogs showing off their skills, a competitive truffle hunt, fireside cooking sessions with acclaimed chefs, cool climate wines on hand, and an opportunity to meet the region’s farmers, producers, winemakers and food-loving community. And, the hosting region just so happens to be the most prolific truffle growing region in the Southern Hemisphere.

Over the past 10 years, the not-for-profit event has become a highlight on the gourmands’ annual event calendar

For more information, visit trufflekeruffle.com.au.

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