Home » TRAVEL EVENT NEWS » Noojee, Australia Hosts Inaugural Truffle Festival with Government Backing: A Unique Culinary Experience Awaits Visitors Published on
November 13, 2025Next year, Noojee will host its inaugural truffle festival, an exciting new event that will showcase the region’s locally grown black truffles. This festival will provide an opportunity for the community to celebrate its unique flavors and produce while attracting tourism and fostering economic growth. The festival, supported by the Allan Labor Government, will be an important part of the community’s future plans as it transitions away from traditional industries and embraces new opportunities.Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence has announced a significant funding commitment to help launch the event. $173,000 has been allocated from the Forestry Transition Program’s Community Development Fund. This funding will allow the Noojee & District Historical Society to establish the festival, ensuring it becomes an annual tradition that will take place during the truffle harvest season in July and August.Advertisement The festival will offer a range of experiences for visitors, with events such as food and produce workshops, farm gate tours, truffle hunts with trained dogs, cooking demonstrations, and an artisan market. The event will bring together both locals and tourists, promoting the rich agricultural heritage of the Noojee region and highlighting its world-class truffles.Supporting Local Producers and Building TourismThe funding is part of a broader strategy to support the community’s transition away from native timber harvesting. The Future of Noojee Local Development Strategy (LDS), which is community-led, aims to reflect the aspirations and priorities of the region as it develops new industries. The truffle festival project was designed alongside the Innovation Working Group and the Noojee Truffle Growers Group, who have provided significant support to the project.The Noojee Truffle Growers Group has contributed $75,000 in in-kind support. This support will include providing locally grown produce for cooking demonstrations, as well as knowledge sharing and skills development for local restaurants and hospitality venues. This collaboration is expected to strengthen the local economy and build new connections between Noojee’s agricultural producers and the hospitality sector.The funding from the Community Development Fund has already had a significant impact on the region, with $410,000 dedicated to supporting the Future of Noojee initiative. This initiative aims to boost the local economy by developing new industries, including tourism and agriculture, as part of a sustainable transition from traditional industries.Advertisement A Vision for a Thriving CommunityThe truffle festival is expected to position Noojee as a destination for truffle production and a must-visit spot for food lovers. It will offer a unique tourist attraction for visitors seeking fresh and innovative ways to experience the region’s produce and culture. Baw Baw Shire Council Mayor, Cr. Danny Goss, expressed excitement about the festival, noting that it would help put Noojee on the map as a region with a rich variety of local produce.The Noojee Truffle Growers Group and the Noojee & District Historical Society ar …
