Fremantle goes all-in on truffle season this winter

Published Jul 2026

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By: Natalie Pugh

Western Australia's appetite for truffles shows no sign of slowing down, and this July, Fremantle is embracing the state's most luxurious winter ingredient in a big way.

Returning from 10 to 12 July 2026, the Fremantle Truffle Festival is expanding beyond its popular market origins to become a city-wide celebration of all things truffle. Restaurants, bars and venues across the Port City will serve exclusive menus and limited-edition dishes showcasing the prized ingredient.

A hand holds a narrow wooden tray displaying three triangular rice balls, known as onigiri, each served in a small paper boat. The onigiri are wrapped with nori seaweed at the base and garnished with different toppings, including green seaweed flakes and a drizzle of orange sauce.

Image: Luke Latty

Following the sell-out success of the Truffle Extravaganza in 2025, this year's festival invites visitors to experience Fremantle through a distinctly truffle-flavoured lens.

From truffle-inspired dumplings at Emily Taylor to truffle cocktails at Anglesea and a seasonal five-course menu at Little Creatures, the festival showcases the versatility of Western Australia's world-class black truffles.

A Basque cheesecake topped with fresh black truffle slices sits on branded paper next to an amber cocktail served over a large ice cube topped with shaved truffle, photographed from above.

Image: Luke Latty

The Truffle House marquee on Henderson Street will offer tastings, cooking demonstrations, artisan products and premium produce from Great Southern Truffles, giving visitors the chance to learn more about one of the state's most sought-after culinary treasures.

Meanwhile, the Fremantle Markets will once again become a playground for truffle lovers, with traders competing to create truffle-inspired festival dishes available exclusively during the three-day event.

Foodie lovers will find indulgent creations, seasonal specials and plenty of opportunities to sample their way through the markets, with Eggspot's truffle brioche burger a standout.

A person stands at the entrance to Fremantle Markets holding a wooden crate filled with fresh vegetables while a curly-haired dog on a lead stands in front. A children's carousel and a decorative market photo frame flank the entrance.

Adding a playful touch to the weekend, the festival's highly trained truffle dogs will take centre stage in a live agility showcase, demonstrating the remarkable canine detective skills and keen sense of smell that make these four-legged foragers such an important part of the truffle industry.

According to festival organisers, the expansion reflects growing demand for premium Western Australian produce while creating new opportunities for visitors to connect directly with the growers, chefs and local businesses helping shape the state's thriving truffle industry.

A person holds a wooden crate packed with a variety of fresh produce and gourmet items from "Great Southern Truffles." Inside the crate are leafy green kale, bright orange carrots, two large glossy eggplants, several beetroots with their stems attached, fresh fennel stalks, and several whole black truffles scattered among a bottle of truffle-infused olive oil and a small jar of truffle honey.

Event details

Date	10–12 July 2026
Time	Times vary, see individual event details
Location	Various venues across Fremantle
More information	Event website

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