Fall Truffle Congress

November 11-13, 2022

View the Full Program (as of Oct 20)

View session recording and support material

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

Roanoke, Virginia

Come enjoy the prime fall color season in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Hosted Opening Reception:

Friday evening gathering and chance to connect and network with NATGA friends and hear from many exciting new sponsors.

Congress Presentations:

An EXPANDED format includes 2 full days of interesting and useful information for truffle growers. Featuring knowledgeable speakers, networking with other growers, hands–on microscopy training, presentations on native truffles plus insights into Bourbon and Truffle Mixology.

Keynote Speaker:

Rowan Jacobsen

Author

Rowan Jacobsen is the award-winning author of Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs

Rowan Jacobsen is the award-winning author of Truffle Hound: On the Trail of the World’s Most Seductive Scent, with Dreamers, Schemers, and Some Extraordinary Dogs. Join us to hear about Rowan’s amazing truffle adventures.

Wine & Truffle Extravaganza Dinner Saturday Evening:

Come test your truffle palette with a five-course gourmet wine and truffle meal featuring several varieties of truffles showcased in world-class food, with each course paired with exceptional wines. We kick off the evening with an education on bourbon tasting and then highlighted with a Maker’s Mark® signature cocktail.

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Orchard Tours

Visit local truffle orchard before or after the congress. Several of our members are gracefully opening their orchards to the congress participants. Spots are limited so tour pre-registration is required.

Please use this form to pre-register in tours.

We have 9 orchards participating in the tour. Click here or on the map to the access the interactive map showing the location of the orchards participating in the tour as well as the nearest airports.

For more information about places to visit during your trip to Virginia, see the Virginia for Lovers website.

Come Enjoy The Blue Ridge Mountains!

We have negotiated great rates for this amazing AAA Four Diamond venue during prime season: $179/King or 2 Double Beds

Book your room now!

No cost for cancelation should Covid-19 restrictions impact the Congress.

All-Inclusive EXPANDED Congress Package Includes:

• 2 full days of conference sessions and materials
• Opening reception on Friday (food and cocktails)
• Full breakfast , lunch and morning & afternoon breaks both days
• Wine & Truffle Dinner Saturday (5 course gourmet truffle meal + wine pairing + Makers Mark® signature cocktail and aperitif) See menu

Early Bird Discounted Pricing only available until September 30!!

Pricing( Congress + Dinner):

• NATGA Members $595; (limit 2 tickets per member)
• Non Members $695
• Dinner only $195

Book Tickets Now

There is a possibility that the Congress will be limited in number of attendees, due to Covid-19 restrictions, so book now to reserve your spot! Ticket prices are fully refundable if canceled due to Covid-19.
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