Get to know the European hunting fairs this spring
With the arrival of good weather, hunting and nature fairs come to our pavilions. It becomes a perfect plan to spend the weekend with friends and family, as well as promote your organic, company or set up your stand of any type. Young Wild Hunters has attended many of them, among which we find Shot Show, Cinegética or IWA OutdoorClassics. In this article you can find out about the European hunting and fishing fairs this spring.
Spain - Hunting
The most important fair in our country is held from March 14 to 17 in the IFEMA pavilion in Madrid. It is a fair that was born in 2013 with the experience that comes from being the union of the two large hunting fairs that existed at the national level: Venatoria and FICAAR. In 2023 the Fair was a resounding success, bringing together the entire world of Nature, Hunting and weapons, and also welcomed dogs, within all their modalities, opening a unique showcase to the entire sector for the first time. More than 260 exhibitors and 33,700 people placed their trust in the Hunting Fair and this year it will bring the latest news, surprises and brands from the hunting and sport fishing sector.
France - Salon de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage
From March 22 to 25, one of the most important fairs in our neighboring France will be held at the Exhibition Center in the town of Mantes-la-Jolie, on an island called Île Aumône. In it, more than 400 exhibitors offering all types of hunting products, sales of stalking and safaris at an international level, dog demonstrations or archery. It is a very dynamic fair in which there are shots for a price of €10 or a demonstration of “Alto Vuelo” with its falconry team, in which you will learn about the art of these birds of prey.
Italy - Caccia, Fishing and Nature
On April 12, 13 and 14 you can attend the event at Longarone Fiere Dolomiti, which is now in its 22nd edition. It is one of the most important fishing and hunting exhibitions, with the presence of a large number of weapons, fishing and hunting equipment, exhibitions, competitions, accessories and technical clothing to satisfy all needs. For example, sport fishermen can test equipment directly in specific fish tanks. A large number of competitions are held such as the brown trout fishing tournament or the team spinning challenge. The competitions include the National Taxidermy Open where, for two decades, the best taxidermists in Italy have gathered to create a large exhibition of their works.
Türkiye - Istanbul ProHunt
Turkey as a great hunting paradise (we explain it in this blog https://www.youngwildhunters.com/blogs/noticias/que-debes-saber-antes-de-irte-a-turquia-de-caza ) has to have a large fair that represents you and in which a wide variety of products are offered and organic products are promoted in search of large clients. In Istanbul you can attend the perfect fair from May 29 to June 1. It has three pavilions to which this year is added the importance of the prestige of the Turkish arms industry in the international arena.
Sweden - Sportfiskemässan
For fishing lovers, you can't miss the most important fishing fair in Sweden, which is held every two years in Jönköping. From March 15 to 17 you can enjoy a fair to remember alongside the greatest professionals in the sector. Adults and children will be able to enjoy a multitude of very dynamic workshops such as the fly fishing course, kayak fishing or meet the most internationally famous bait and rod builders. In conclusion, if you are a fisherman, don't think twice.
Author: María Balletbó