Les Forestivités Festival
The itinerant festival that (re)connects forest and wood in Isère
About Les Forestivités
Les Forestivités is an itinerant autumn festival that celebrates forests and wood throughout the Isère department. Co-led by Fibois Isère and the Association of Forest Municipalities of Isère, this biennial festival offers two weeks of free, family-friendly activities to discover the world of forests and wood: forest outings, meetings with industry professionals, shows, participatory workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, concerts, wooden games, and activities for children. Created in 2022, the festival aims to (re)connect the inhabitants of Isère with their local forests and wood professions.
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Les Forestivités: The Forest Comes Out of the Woods in Isère
The Les Forestivités festival is a unique itinerant event that unfolds every autumn throughout the Isère department. For two weeks, numerous free, family-friendly activities invite Isère residents to (re)discover the world of forests and wood, as part of an initiative to raise awareness and promote the local forest-wood sector.
A Festival Co-led by Industry Stakeholders
Les Forestivités is co-led by two key organizations in the forest-wood sector in Isère:
- Fibois Isère: The interprofessional organization for the forest-wood sector in the department, which brings together stakeholders in forest management, and the primary and secondary processing of wood.
- The Association of Forest Municipalities of Isère (Cofor 38): A network serving elected officials from municipalities owning public forests.
The festival is organized with the support of numerous local partners, environmental associations, wood industry companies, local authorities, and environmental education organizations.
A Rich and Varied Program
The Forestivités program covers a wide range of activities spread across many municipalities in Isère:
- Forest Outings: Guided hikes led by forestry professionals to understand sustainable forest management.
- Meetings with Professionals: Loggers, foresters, carpenters, cabinetmakers, and other wood industry professionals.
- Shows and Concerts: Artistic performances related to forests and nature.
- Participatory Workshops: Making wooden objects, wood carving, basket weaving, woodturning.
- Exhibitions: Art and photography centered around forests.
- Demonstrations: Horse logging, sawing, forestry operations.
- Children's Activities: Tree climbing, orienteering in the forest, wooden games.
A Festival Born in 2022
The first edition of Les Forestivités took place in 2022 in Isère, initiated by Fibois Isère and the Association of Forest Municipalities of Isère. Due to its success, a second edition followed in 2024, confirming public interest in this original format. The festival has since expanded to Savoie with a specific edition, while maintaining its roots in Isère.
A Goal of (Re)connection
The central objective of Les Forestivités is to (re)connect people with their local forests. The festival addresses fundamental questions: Why are trees cut down? Where does the wood we use daily come from? How does sustainable forest management work? By opening the doors of the forest-wood sector to the general public, the festival contributes to a better understanding of the environmental, economic, and social issues related to forests.
Les Forestivités — edition 2026
The 3rd edition of Les Forestivités will take place from October 18 to November 1, 2026, in numerous municipalities in Isère. The opening day is scheduled for October 18 at the Parc de la Poya in Fontaine. Two weeks of free activities will celebrate the forests and wood of Isère.
Les Forestivités 2026 - 3rd Edition
The 3rd edition of Les Forestivités will take place from October 18 to November 1, 2026, in numerous municipalities in Isère. The opening day will be held at the Parc de la Poya in Fontaine on October 18.
For two weeks, the festival will offer free, fun, and family-friendly activities to learn about the world of forests and wood: forest outings, meetings with professionals, shows, participatory workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations, concerts, wooden games, and activities for children.
The detailed program will be available on the official website forestivites.fr closer to the event.
Programme Les Forestivités 2026
2026 Program
Sunday, October 18
- Opening Day at Parc de la Poya in Fontaine
- Launch activities, workshops, and shows
October 19 to November 1
- Guided forest outings throughout the department
- Participatory workshops: woodworking, basket weaving, woodturning
- Meetings with professionals from the forest-wood sector
- Shows and concerts related to forests
- Demonstrations: logging, sawing, forestry operations
- Children's activities: tree climbing, orienteering, wooden games
- Photographic and artistic exhibitions
Highlights Les Forestivités 2026
- 3rd edition of the itinerant forest and wood festival in Isère
- Opening day at Parc de la Poya in Fontaine
- Two weeks of free activities in numerous municipalities
- Goal: to (re)connect inhabitants with their local forests
- Family-friendly festival accessible to all audiences
Prices Les Forestivités 2026
Practical information — Les Forestivités
Festival Location
Les Forestivités is an itinerant festival that takes place in numerous municipalities in Isère. The opening day traditionally takes place at the Parc de la Poya in Fontaine. Activities are then spread throughout the department for two weeks.
Access
As the activity locations are spread across the department, access methods vary depending on the event. The detailed program, including addresses and access information for each activity, is available on the official festival website.
Schedule
Activities take place over two weeks, generally from October to early November. Times vary depending on the events (daytime, evening, weekend).
Prices
The vast majority of Les Forestivités activities are free and open to all audiences. Some activities may require prior registration due to limited capacity.
Audience
The festival is aimed at all audiences, from children to adults, from novices to forest and nature enthusiasts. Activities are designed to be family-friendly and accessible.
Contact
Co-organizers:
- Fibois Isère - Théo Drouet: [email protected] - Tel: 07 88 42 32 54
- Association of Forest Municipalities of Isère - Valentin Berlioux: [email protected] - Tel: 07 67 40 30 20
- Festival Contact: Maëllis Rolin - [email protected] - Tel: 04 76 47 10 12
Official Website: forestivites.fr
Facebook: @LesForestivites
Instagram: @LesForestivites
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Where does it take place — Les Forestivités
Parc de la Poya (ouverture) - Itinérant en Isère