When the holiday season ends in the Willamette Valley, truffle season begins. This is a magical time of year when foragers begin digging up truffles that end up on dinner plates and at the heart of several events over the coming months.
Our truffles are so beloved and sought-after, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared in 2024 that February is Oregon Truffle Month—recognizing Oregon as one of the world's top truffle-growing regions and emphasizing the importance of truffles to local economies and ecosystems.
Experience this regional delicacy yourself, with truffle-related dinners, wine pairings, and other fun events in early 2024.
The Willamette Valley’s biggest event each winter is the Oregon Truffle Festival—taking place in February and March at venues across the region.
The Oregon Truffle Festival has wrapped up for 2024, but keep an eye on the full Oregon Truffle Festival events calendar to see what's happening in 2025 and beyond!
Between January and March, Taste Newberg's Truffle Trail brings together truffle hunts, dinners crafted with (and inspired by) truffles, wine pairings, and other fun events that celebrate truffles around Newberg and Dundee in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. It all culminates with the day-long Taste of Truffle, taking place on March 9, 2024, at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg.
If you’d like to really dive into Oregon Wine Country and its truffle offerings, consider a stay at The Dundee Hotel (which will host a truffle retreat) or Inn the Ground—an airy, luxurious bed-and-breakfast outside Carlton that sits on a hillside atop a working farm.
Whether you're coming to the Willamette Valley for one event or are building a whole getaway around sampling our truffles, we'd love for you to extend your stay. Several local lodgings are even offering special savings, perks, and discounts this season; here are a few popular overnight stays and their offerings:
Atticus Hotel: The acclaimed Atticus Hotel sits in the heart of downtown McMinnville and is within walking distance of several popular tasting rooms; guests can receive 20% off new bookings between January 1 and March 31, 2024, by using the promo code CELLARSEASON.
Hotel Oregon: Stay in a historic building that dates back to 1905 with a night or two at Hotel Oregon along charming Third Street in McMinnville. When booking your stay with the McMenamins hotel in early 2024, use the promo code CELLAR to receive a bottle of wine, keepsake wine glasses, and breakfast.
The Dundee Hotel: Immerse yourself in Oregon Wine Country with a stay at The Dundee Hotel. Guests who book a getaway between January and March 2024 can receive a complimentary barrel tasting and mini flight for up to two guests at nearby Furioso Vineyards when reserving a luxe suite; use the promo code CELLAR24! when making reservations.
Holman Hotel: Book your stay at the Holman Hotel, a brand-new overnight stay near the Willamette River in downtown Salem, and enjoy free wine tastings at Andante Vineyards and Van Duzer Vineyards.
Click on the hotel of your choice and you'll find seasonal deals including discounts and wine tastings.
