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Southern Forests: A Magical Winter Destination for Truffle Kerfuffle

Tuesday 12th June 2024

Set in the premier food bowl of Western Australia the Truffle Kerfuffle is shaping up to be as highly sought-after as the delicacies it showcases. 


Winter has descended in the Southern Hemisphere, the truffles are ready, and the time is ripe for the Truffle Kerfuffle this June 28-30 in Manjimup, Western Australia. 


Chefs Gary Mehigan, Christine Manfield, Amy Hamilton, Paul Iskov, Evan Hayter, Brian Cole and Tony Howell will be joined by sommeliers Emma Farrelly and Foni Pollitt.


The stellar line-up of internationally acclaimed chefs and an even more impressive line-up of Southern Forests produce offer visitors a myriad of tastes and sights in the region.


The Southern Forests region is home to over 50 different types of fruits and vegetables, truffles, nuts, award-winning wines, beers, spirits, and ciders, gourmet products, beef, sheep, pork, and dairy farms as well as extraordinary culinary experiences – you’ll be amazed by how many you’ll get to experience at Truffle Kerfuffle!


Southern Forests Food Council, Independent Chair Arthur Wilson said, “The Southern Forests not only produces exceptional truffles, wines, fruits, and vegetables, it is also a premium producer of grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised pork and chicken, as well as native options such as marron and kangaroo.” 


“We are so excited to see what the Truffle Kerfuffle chefs will create with all the amazing Southern Forests produce at their fingertips!” said Dr Wilson.


For those visitors wanting to explore beyond the Festival Village they can join an exclusive Genuinely Extraordinary Truffle & Art Tour – Beneath the Understory: plunge into the earthy delights of truffles, chocolate, wine, Understory sculptures, towering Karri forests, and exclusive farm gate experiences on this curated tour to explore genuinely extraordinary winter tastes, sights, and culture of the region. 


Those attending the Truffle Kerfuffle will not be disappointed with the exceptional dining experiences, Festival Village Markets, Chef’s Cabin, Wine Masterclasses, as well as satellite events such as truffle hunts and tours that unearth not only the region’s black truffles but also the many other food, wine, arts, and natural wonders.


To book your ultimate winter getaway at the Truffle Kerfuffle on June 28-30 visit trufflekerfuffle.com.au Truffle & Art Tour bookings via  trufflekerfuffle.com.au/program/satellite-events/



More about Southern Forests Food Council: 

The Southern Forests Food Council was founded in 2010 by a group of passionate local producers who recognised that the wealth and abundance of produce grown in the region made it perfect for major food production and agri-tourism. Its role was formalised in 2012 after receiving a $5 million investment under the State Government’s Royalties for Regions initiative. The investment is part of a $7 million allocation to the Shire of Manjimup for its Agricultural Expansion Project. The SFFC has received a further $725,000 over two and a half years through the State Government to focus on activities and implement strategies that secure its long-term sustainability and enhance the Genuinely Southern Forests brand.


The Food Council is committed to unifying the area’s world-class and diverse producers to strengthen the region’s economy, attract investment and export opportunities, promote regional pride, and create sustainable jobs. It represents local producers, culinary and agri-tourism operators who live and work in what is WA’s premier food bowl, aiming to ultimately establish the Southern Forests as an internationally-recognised agricultural region and culinary tourism destination.


The Southern Forests produces over 50 different types of fruits and vegetables, truffles and boutique produce, dairy, sheep, pork and cattle farms, as well as award-winning wineries and exceptional culinary experiences.  The Southern Forests region is heavily invested in agriculture, with $230 million of agricultural production coming from the region.

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