Trade Fairs

Visit HSM at international forestry traid fairs and focus days.

The next ForstLive will take place from March 27 to 29, 2026.

FORST live, the leading demo show for forestry technology, renewable energies and hunting, will open its doors from 27th - 29th March 2026.

Once again this year, over 360 exhibitors from 19 countries will be presenting their comprehensive range of products and services on the 46,000 m² outdoor exhibition grounds at Messe Offenburg, the 5,000 m² EDEKA Arena and the 6,000 m² Baden Arena.

The event offers professionals and enthusiasts a comprehensive opportunity to find out about the latest developments and trends and to plan necessary investments.

From modern specialised forestry machinery and woodworking technology to sustainable energy solutions and a wide range of equipment and modern technology in the hunting sector - the trade fair offers a comprehensive spectrum of innovations and solutions.

With professional and practical machine and equipment demonstrations that emphasise the unique live character of FORST live, visitors can immerse themselves up close in the world of forestry technology and experience the fascination of wood as a raw material, from planting to harvesting and the many different ways it can be used.

www.forst-live.de/en

Fête du Bois 2026 – May 29–31, 2026

The Fête du Bois returns from May 29 to 31, 2026, to Haut du Tot in Sapois (Vosges). This well-established event for the forestry and wood industry offers three days of discovery, live demonstrations, and professional exchange dedicated to wood and its many uses.

Organized by the Les Gueules de Bois association, the event highlights sustainable forest management and the entire wood value chain — from forestry and logging to skidding, tree care, transport, energy, processing, and timber construction.

Visitors can look forward to machinery demonstrations, entertainment, participation from schools and training centers, and on-site catering. Admission and parking are free.

👉 Save the date and stay informed:
For the latest news, program updates, and announcements, visit the official Facebook page of Les Gueules de Bois:

www.facebook.com

The next Les Cognées will take place from June 19 to 21, 2026.

This globally unique competition brings together more than fifteen forestry tractors, driven by experienced operators, which navigate a technical course against the clock. The aim is to accumulate as few penalty points as possible in two rounds in the shortest time possible. The competition takes place every four years in Les Gets in Haute-Savoie and attracts a large number of professionals and enthusiasts from all over France and neighboring countries (around 30,000 spectators in 2015/2017 and 35,000 in 2019).

Don't miss this unmissable event for all forestry enthusiasts!

See you at the tenth edition from June 19 to 21, 2026: three days of exhibitions and two days of competitions in a friendly atmosphere in Les Gets (74) at the Les Perrières car park.

For more information:

www.lescognees.fr

From October 15 to 18, 2026, INTERFORST, the leading international trade fair for forestry and forest technology, will once again bring the industry to Munich. Every four years, the trade fair proves that forestry extends far beyond the forest. In 2026, experience how the economic factor of forests is evolving through intelligent technology, innovative concepts, and the interaction of business, science, and politics at one of the most modern—and sustainable—exhibition centers in the world.

www.interforst.com