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The luxury fungi was celebrated at the 2017 Truffle Kerfuffle in Manjimup on the weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here’s how the foodies’ event looked over Instagram.&nbsp;

@milliyuki: #trufflekerfuffle #trufflehunting #blacktruffle #watruffles #perth #westernaustralia #australiantruffletraders #photography #dirt #premiumfood

@acuriousroad: This is how you cook for a crowd! We have so many beautiful images to show you from @trufflekerfuffle, but this is a favourite - @petitionkitchen head chef Jesse Blake and partner Katie presented two fabulous dishes as part of his #chefscabin session, served on hand thrown bowls they made themselves. 

@casslegardner: Out truffle hunting with Charlie the dog this morning. My appreciation for #truffles has gone through the roof. Love our Australian fresh produce 😍 Thank you Michael from The Truffle & Wine Co for your hospitality.

@cape_lodge: Executive Chef Michael Elfwing demonstrating the art of baking with truffles at Truffle Kerfuffle. What a great crowd! #capelodge #capelodgerestaurant #michaelelfwing #trufflekerfuffle #tk2017 #truffle #fonty

@bl4ino5: Cheers to the biggest legend in food @_paul_west_ for some great stories and even better food #trufflekerfuffle

@bigvalleymargaretriver: Wow! The Truffle Kerfuffle festival village was amazing. It's really humbling meeting so many passionate farmers that want to share their produce. Loved it

@angsam14: Southern Forests BBQ Feast @trufflekerfuffle #trufflekerfuffle #truffle #greatsouthern #westernaustralia #produce #manjimup #instafood #lunch

@amoi_leee: Truffle Kerfuffle with just me and old mate singing to his one and only

@amoi_leee: Totally a pro at truffle hunting #trufflekerfuffle #bridgetown #truffle #archeologist

@cheftonyhowell: So good to work with all these legends over the last two days, not to mention the amazing #genuinelysouthernforests produce thanks for having me #trufflekerfuffle

@farragoandfinick: Local Manji truffles. Doesn't get better....

@emilyjane888: The Truffle Kerfuffle  #weekendaway #trufflekerfuffle #manjimup #fontyspool #perfectdays

@emilyjane888: Biggest fan #trufflekerfuffle #manjimup #musiclove #thislittleguy #buskermusic

@down_the_rabbit_hole_chef: Big ass black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) from Truffle Kerfuffle, Manjimup, Western Australia. . . . . . .#trufflekerfuffle #manjimup #justanotherdayinWA #Westernaustralia #Australia #downsout

@date_night_perth: Super pretty and super delicious cakes from @ladymarmaladebakes

@date_night_perth: Aren't truffles just mesmerising?! They certainly captured my attention, not only in this lovely beef pot au feu from @amy__hamilton but ALL weekend @trufflekerfuffle

@custardco: We've had a spectacular weekend at @trufflekerfuffle - we hope everyone who made it down south ate and drank their fill (you drank us outta stock, that's for sure!). Cheers to the TK team, the volunteers, the chefs, and our fine fellow suppliers - and cheers to good sport @_paul_west_ who loves a drop of Custard Scrumpy. We get it, buddy... we love it too! 

@foragingbythesea: Hunting for black gold in the winter sun @trufflewineco @trufflekerfuffle #winterdownsouth #trufflekerfuffle #justanotherdayinwa

@jc_momo: Pretty fly for a fungi #blacktruffle #trufflekerfuffle #trufflehunting #manjimup #sundayfunday #friends

@jacob.dvauz: TEAM COZY with Paul and Marron @fervorfood 

@horbags: Truffle and lobster for linguine #truffles #trufflekerfuffle

@horbags: Dinner just got real #truffles #trufflekerfuffle

@graces_goodness: Playing in the apple orchards #TRUFFLEKERFUFFLE

@frankiebd: Kerfuffle  a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views  Truffles are awesome no conflicts here 

@foragingbythesea: Unearthing the real stars of the @trufflekerfuffle the truffle hunters @trufflewineco Stunning weather in Manjimup for the weekend's festivities #winterdownsouth #trufflekerfuffle

@jessicarette: Just hangin' out with my new best mate @_paul_west_. An absolute gentleman, all round dead set legend. We're making bad puns and truffle and mushroom toasties again tomorrow morning @trufflekerfuffle. 

@joanne.ng: Charlie the truffle hunter... . . . #australiantruffletraders #justanotherdayinwa #trufflekerfuffle #dogsofinstagram #manjimup #westernaustralia #travel #wanderlust #charliedog

@jenjennnn__: Truffle Kerfuffle . . . . . . #trufflekerfuffle #truffles #wine #food #foodies #winetasting #south #southwest #downsouth #manjimup #trufflefestival

@karjikerby: Truffle Kerfuffle's star today at 575 grams of earthy deliciousness

@justintimegourmet: Gone trufflin' Perfect day at @trufflekerfuffle #truffleseason #foodieheaven #manjimup #trufflekerfuffle

@juliandavid1: First truffle of the day!!!Truffle Hunting in Manjimup WA #trufflekerfuffle #manjimup #vanlife #westcoastlivin #westcoastliving #truffle #winter #downsouth #Australia

@justintimegourmet: Think that's lunch and dessert sorted @trufflekerfuffle #spoilt #manjimup #trufflekerfuffle

@jessicarette: I think we're gonna need more truffle. . . Mega thanks to @jessshaverphoto for the snap!!

@kats_snacks: Nothing like starting your day off with a $300 truffle find.

@morty1186: The thrill of the #truffle hunt with David Coomer & #truffledog Oli #manjimup #southernforests #orchid #fresh #forage #738grams #haul #trufflekerfuffle @coomertruffles @annelise_karreman @chezam @morty11

@monkeysinthekitchen: Baked marron with macademia and truffle. Yum to the max. #trufflekerfuffle #truffle #monkeysinthekitchen #yummy #perthfood #perthfoodie #perthisok #perthigers #foodporn

@milliyuki: #trufflekerfuffle #trufflehunting #blacktruffle #watruffles #perth #westernaustralia #australiantruffletraders #photography #dirt #premiumfood 

@lovewendee: Truffle hunting #douth #manjimup #trufflekerfuffle

@morty1186: What we came for #trufflekerfuffle #black #truffle #overdose #everymeal #allday #delicacy #manjimup #southernforests @annelise_karreman @chezam @morty11

@savage.claire: Working hard at the #trufflekerfuffle hunting truffles with David Coomer and Oliie

@savage.claire: The fruits of my labours #trufflekerfuffle #justanotherdayinwa

@my_brandstory: This is how I spent the weekend, searching for fungi gold at the @trufflekerfuffle what a fantastic weekend spent with great food, wine and friends. So happy to see such a budding, world renowned Truffle industry down in our local south west #truffles #trufflekerfuffle

@mrembomtoto: Truffles, forest walks, lots of dog encounters, good company and food food. Ahh weekends away ❤ #manjimup #pemberton #truffles #trufflefestival #trufflekerfuffle#karriforest #forestwalks #dogencounters #rain

@southernforestfoodie: Anyone else having truffle withdrawals Here's a little lamb and black truffle gnocchi to get those taste buds watering ~ @trufflekerfuffle

@travelling_compass: This weekend was all about these beauty's #truffles #trufflekerfuffle #manjimup #foodie #foodfestival #westernaustralia #travelling #backpacker

@trampwines: What a weekend we had at @trufflekerfuffle a fantastic event and so many amazing producers #trufflekerfuffle #trampwines

@thepickledwife: W.A's Food Ambassador Don Hancey @donhancey taking his role above and beyond with more than a mouthful of #paella at #oakvalleytruffles beautiful food stall at this year's #trufflekerfuffle The standard and variety of food stalls was truly outstanding. I was literally in a kerfuffle as to what to choose for lunch today.

@thepickledwife: Local restaurant owners Raj and Varni from Cilantros #cilantroscafe spoiling us yesterday with winter warming soul food. A generous serving of Ryan's Truffle Potato Gnocchi with Rob Walkers Kale and Green Valley slow-cooked pulled Lamb with an extra shaving of truffle..OMGosh!

@theeatingfrenzy: Truffle addiction @trufflekerfuffle #yummy #truffles #manjimup #westisbest #australiassw #grapeescapewa #trufflekerfuffle #westernaustralia #restaurantaustralia #foodforthesoul #nofilter #decadence 

@suelewischocolatier: Thanks to all who visited us this weekend @trufflekerfuffle! We had a blast...amazing job by everyone involved! See you next year. #suelewischocolatier #trufflekerfuffle #manjimup

@stellarvioletsgarden: Had such a great weekend @fontyspool @trufflekerfuffle helping serve up my pal @tixilaw 's @maladumplings ! This was my lunch yesterday, the Dan Dan Beef.

@trufflekerfuffle: @_paul_west_ meets the @genuinelysouthernforests and @charcolsprings chickens! The best ever pastured eggs - as served at the #trufflekerfuffle restaurant all weekend!

@yiulin: Unearthed a big beauty! The aroma coming from the unearthed sand is just unexplainable #australiantruffletraders

@twobarrelwines: Some pretty awesome campfire fare at #trufflekerfuffle today #marron #truffles #southernforests @trufflekerfuffle @fervorfood

@worldoftravelswithkids: Have you ever tried Vanilla Icecream with Truffle We have!! Being a festival of truffle, at the #trufflekerfuffle we experienced lots of interesting ways to try truffle!!! 

@whiskydistiller: Went experiencing truffle kerfuffle at Fonty's Pool. Fantastic event and crowd. Had a great time with Mr 9. The Limeburners & Giniversity crew did a fab job too. #trufflekerfuffle #limeburners 

@worldoftravelswithkids: #TruffleKerfuffle – the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈🌈Late on Saturday afternoon we enjoyed one of numerous walks around the gorgeous Fonty’s Pool, as we were lucky enough to be camping

@twobarrelwines: Scallop + truffle + sweet corn = super delicious @xarcuteriadeli @trufflekerfuffle #trufflekerfuffle #yum

@trundleperth: Fantastic weekend with great food and wine from awesome regional producers! plus a bit of singing and dancing around the fire to top it off! Thanks @broadsheet.perth #trufflekerfuffle #manjimup #soulcamping

The luxury fungi was celebrated at the 2017 Truffle Kerfuffle in Manjimup on the weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Here’s how the foodies’ event looked over Instagram.&nbsp;

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