Oregon Truffle Festival 2025

The Oregon Truffle Festival is a month-long winter celebration of Oregon’s native truffles, abundant in the Willamette Valley. Held annually in Eugene and Yamhill Valley, the festival draws thousands of enthusiasts from across the globe for truffle hunts, gourmet meals, and educational experiences on cooking and cultivation. By uniting chefs, food artisans, truffle experts, and fans, the festival has established the Willamette Valley as North America’s truffle hub. With accessible events starting at $15, the OTF promotes truffle awareness while blending science, sustainability, and culinary artistry.

The Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship (February 8, 2025)

One of the festival's highlights is The Joriad™ North American Truffle Dog Championship, an exciting competition held at the Lane Events Center Large Animal Arena in Eugene. Spectators cheer as dogs of all breeds, from Chihuahuas to Lagotto Romagnolos, search for hidden truffle-scented targets in the arena. The top five dogs advance to the final field trial, where they hunt for rare Oregon truffles in the wild, though this round is closed to the public. Loved by kids and adults alike, this amateur event showcases the incredible talent of truffle dogs and their trainers. Tickets are $20.

Events

The Oregon Truffle Festival features a range of exciting events. On February 14, the "Valentine’s Masquerade Noir" offers a black-and-white ball with truffled small plates and live music. On February 15, the "OTF Fungi Film Foray" showcases fungi films with Oregon truffle popcorn. The "Oregon Fresh Truffle Showcase" on February 16 features cooking demos and fresh truffle sales. February 22-23 hosts "Truffle Farming A-Z," a comprehensive course for new truffle growers, along with "Gala Truffle Dinners" at Willamette Valley Vineyards. The "Two-Day Truffle Dog Training" on March 1-2 offers hands-on scent training and truffle hunts.

History of Oregon Truffle Festival

Despite over a century of truffle research in Oregon, the state’s truffle industry is just gaining recognition. Historically shrouded in secrecy, Oregon truffles lacked the attention needed to unlock their culinary potential. In 2006, the Oregon Truffle Festival (OTF) was founded to celebrate native truffles as delicacies and support their growing industry.