The township of Sheri, in Qassim municipality, is currently ramping up preparations for its fourth Truffle Festival that will start on Thursday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Set to foster locally grown truffles and enhance the region’s economy, the festival will highlight the participation of various public and private entities.
Truffles, often found in high-end restaurant menus, are known for being a luxurious and expensive ingredient. They are the spore-producing parts of an edible fungus in the family Tuberaceae which lives underground, especially around the roots of trees in damp forests.
In the same context, Qassim municipality announced that the 10-day festival will feature 18 areas displaying truffles from over 15 farms.
Therefore, the event serves as a valuable platform for Saudi businesses and entrepreneurs to display their products and services. Meanwhile, it offers a significant opportunity to elevate the Kingdom’s burgeoning culinary industry.
Interestingly, the festival will also feature 32 areas dedicated to families involved in cottage industries. In addition, they will display various products for instance dates, honey and other foods.
In order to offer unforgettable experiences for all visitors, the Truffle Festival will boast paragliding shows, a children’s theater, hospitality zones, and other attractions.
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