Underneath the Willamette Valley’s forests in the dead of winter, there is a world teaming with life and an underground home to one of our state’s prized delicacies: the wild Oregon truffle. As with their French and Italian cousins, chefs delight in the season when this fabulous fungus makes its way into their kitchens and onto your plate.
Oregon truffle season runs from late January through March when truffles ripen and foragers, led by their trained truffle dogs, hunt and harvest them for cooks and restaurants. Taste Newberg’s Truffle Trail will guide you to the spots where you can experience this rare and wonderful ingredient from February to March here in the heart of wine country. This time of year is also Cellar Season, when wineries host intimate tastings, and The Allison plays host to the Oregon Chardonnay Celebration and Cuvée Stroll – perfect pairings for a food and wine vacation itinerary in the area.
A Taste of Truffle Market
On Saturday, March 7, our third annual Taste of TruffleMarket will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center. Expect a full day of tastings, vendors, and demonstrations dedicated to all things truffle. Then, wander into Downtown Newberg to experience more truffle offerings. Don’t miss this chance to explore local makers, artisans, and adventurers, dog demonstrations, chef demos, and other engaging activities
Purchase your ticket for the A Taste of Truffle Market today!
Make It a Week-Long Truffle Adventure
The fun begins before the market! The Newberg Downtown Association is hosting a Truffle Passport the week leading up to the Taste of Truffle Market to encourage visitors and locals to explore downtown. Check out our lodging options below for some ideas.
Here’s how it works:
- Pick up your Truffle Passport at participating downtown businesses
- Visit and collect signatures at each stop throughout the week
- Bring your completed passport to the Taste of Truffle Market on March 7
- Be entered into a prize drawing at the market
It’s a fun and delicious way to discover new shops, restaurants, tasting rooms, and hidden gems while supporting our downtown businesses.
Truffle Passport Participating Businesses:
| Rosemarino, and Gusto |
| Barley and Vine |
| Luckee Dutch Bakery |
| Storrs |
| Kopitos |
| Lemon and Olive |
| Pulp and Circumstance |
| Old Town Bar |
| Good Company |
| Bronco Kelly’s |
Truffle Hunting
Black Tie Tours opens the door to the once-secret world of truffle hunting each winter with their twice-weekly truffle tours, departing from downtown Newberg. Trained truffle dogs lead the group to find the elusive mushrooms, followed by a meal on-site where you’ll taste them for yourself. The Rustic Truffle Tromp includes a truffle hunt through a more rugged forest, ending with a casual meal of soup, sandwiches, cheese, and charcuterie. The Bougie Truffle Tromp takes an upscale turn, with a chef-prepared lunch co-hosted by a guest Willamette Valley Winemaker pouring their wines.
Check out a recent Truffle Hunting experience with Black Tie Tours owner, Stefan Czarneki, and KATU Lifestyle host, Lydia Nguyen – KATU news
Plan Your Truffle Getaway
Turn your visit into a full weekend experience. Book a cozy stay, explore nearby wineries, enjoy scenic winter views, and savor curated culinary experiences throughout the Chehalem Valley.
Truffle season in Newberg is about more than just food — it’s about community, discovery, and celebrating everything that makes our town special.Lodging Offers
Lodging offers to help you stay cozy and warm on your Winter Getaway.
Pinot Car & Lifestyle Properties:
Celebrate the winter season with an exclusive Winter Getaway: a perfect blend of comfort, charm, and Willamette Valley wonder. Settle into a beautiful Lifestyle Properties, where cozy elegance meets wine country hospitality. Then, let Pinot Car whisk you away on a personalized wine tour through the most enchanting vineyards of the valley.
Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast:
Offering the Truffle Love Package: Indulge in local ingredients highlighting the tastes of Cellar Season in the Willamette Valley Package includes: Homemade Truffle Crackers using local truffle oil, Local Briar Rose Creamery Fromage Blanc spreadable cheese, A bottle of Chehalem Ridge B&B Celebrate Sparkling Pinot Gris OR Et Fille Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and Silk Rose Petals scattered in a heart on your bed.
Travelodge Suites by Wyndham Newberg
A 15% discounted hotel booking option for visitors coming to Newberg during Truffle Season. This offer provides affordable, convenient accommodations close to local dining, wineries, and Truffle Trail activities. Book your stay with the discount here.
From the Forest to the Table
Grab-and-go or sit down for an immersive experience. Let your time and your palate be your guide.
Explore the tasteful Truffle offerings below:
Offering various flavors of their signature Gourmet Popcorn with Truffle inclusions, Truffle Salt, and Truffle Parmesan.
Taste their seasonal Oregon Black Truffle Cheesecake with late Harvest Honey and Oregon Flur de Sel (hand harvested sea salt).
Join their 5 – Course Truffle Dinner taking place on March 14th, 6–8PM. Reserve your spot today!
Stay tuned for more experiences as the season unfolds!
Keep checking back for more Truffle Trail information, and plan your trip soon.
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