October 28 @ 8:00 am – October 29 @ 5:00 pm EDT
Join us October 28-29th in Lexington, Kentucky for our 2024 NATGA Congress!
About the Congress
NATGA hosts their annual Congress in the fall of each year. This annual conference on the truffle industry and cultivation in North America is open to all farmers, professionals, culinary experts, exhibitors, and anyone interested in truffles. Our two-day conference offers:
• Networking opportunities that will create lasting partnerships within the industry
• Educational sessions that focus on cutting-edge techniques in truffle cultivation, including advanced irrigation and mycorrhization methods
• Opportunities to connect with industry suppliers during the Vendor Exhibition
• New and experienced grower break-out sessions, orchard and bourbon tours, dogs, culinary events and more!
This year, the conference will be hosted in Lexington, Kentucky and will utilize the University of Kentucky and Maker’s Mark as event venues. The dates are October 28-29 with optional, add-on experiences like a Microscopy class on Sunday and an additional Monday night truffle dinner hosted by our Premier Restaurant Sponsor.
Congress Pricing
Monday, October 28, 2024 – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
This includes your 2-day pass to all presentations, speakers and events. A Sunday night reception, plus breakfast, lunch and snacks at University of Kentucky and lunch and the Grand Truffle Dinner at Maker’s Mark are included.
- 2-day Congress (Member pricing) – $595
- 2-day Congress (Non-Member pricing) – $665
A la Carte Options
The Farmer Pass – $250
A pass to all agricultural Congress talks at University of Kentucky
Truffle Experience Day at Maker’s Mark, Oct. 29th
- $465/person members only
- $565/person Non-members
Enjoy a day learning about the North American Truffle Growers’ Association, truffles and bourbon! Tour the Maker’s Mark historic distillery and visit their 4-acre native truffle orchard. Speak with seedling providers and truffle dog experts. Learn about regenerative farming and talk with leading truffle researchers and growers. End the day with a Grand Truffle Dinner under the stars. Buses will depart from 21C Museum Hotel, Lexington KY at 8:30am and return 9:30pm.
Member’s Only Grand Truffle Dinner Admission, Oct. 29th $295/person (limit one ticket per member)
Don’t leave your significant other behind! Members attending the Congress can bring spouses and significant others to the Grand Truffle Dinner at Maker’s Mark. Meet at Maker’s Mark in Loretto Kentucky for cocktails at 5:00pm.
Highlights of the Congress include:
Exclusive Tours
Join us at the University of Kentucky for a day of expert speakers followed by a second full day, hosted by Maker’s Mark at Star Hill Farms, where we will enjoy farm and distillery tours, truffles, and dogs before closing with our annual truffle dinner.
Special Edition Bourbon
Don’t miss your chance to pick up our NATGA private label bourbon, crafted specially by Maker’s Mark for our members (price TBD).
Ride with a Legend
Be one of the first 50 people to register and secure a spot on the bus ride with Bill Samuels Jr., retired CEO of Maker’s Mark and son of the Maker’s Mark founders. Travel in style to Maker’s Mark while listening to captivating stories about the history of bourbon in Kentucky.
OPTIONAL Pre-Congress Microscopy Class
Sunday, October 27th, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- This includes a half-day pass to our Microscopy class at the University of Kentucky. Lunch will be provided. Microscopy Class (Member pricing) – SOLD OUT
- Microscopy Class (Non-Member pricing) – SOLD OUT
Pre-Congress Microscopy Day (Oct 27th)
In addition to our full 2-day Congress, come in a day early for an additional half day (10am-3pm) microscopy session held in University of Kentucky’s brand-new microscopy lab – BYOR (bring your own roots!).
Workshop is sold out.
Accommodations
Our Accommodations are hosted by 21c Museum Hotel Lexington!
21c Lexington is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel, boasting a Contemporary Art Museum and Cultural Center. They provide amazing amenities and spacious rooms in a historical building in Downtown Lexington!
Discounted rates are available and won’t last forever!
For accommodations, please book your hotel at your earliest convenience through this button.
Alternate accommodation
We don’t have any agreements with these locations but they are conveniently located near the congress.
Lexington Marriott City Center
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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