Game Fair – Hunting and Nature Show

Game Fair 2026 — June 12 to 14, China in the spotlight

The Game Fair returns for its 44th edition from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Parc Équestre Fédéral de Lamotte-Beuvron, in the heart of Sologne. Three days of open-air exhibition spanning nearly 400 hectares, with over 650 exhibitors representing 5,000 brands, more than 90,000 expected visitors, and an exceptionally rich program.

China, country of honor 2026

This edition honors China, on the occasion of the Year of the Horse. The China Village celebrates Chinese culture through the symbolism of the horse, an animal that holds a major place in both Chinese and French traditions. Energy, initiative, and openness are the values highlighted, forming a cultural bridge between the two countries.

12 thematic villages

The Game Fair 2026 is organized around 12 thematic villages:

• Hunting Village — heart of the exhibition, major brands and hunting equipment
• Dogs Village — breeders, trainers, breed clubs, demonstrations, and the 6th SCC Grand Prix on Saturday, June 13
• Hounds Village — FACCC — over 100 hound packs and pack demonstrations
• Fishing Village — simulators, species presentations, freshwater and sea fishing equipment
• Bowhunting Village — shooting range, archery introductions, and bowhunting
• Hunting with Hounds Village — horn players, specialized equipment suppliers, venatic traditions
• Cutlers / Artists Village — art cutlers and animal artists
• Clay Pigeon Shooting Village — France's largest ephemeral clay pigeon shooting range, 80 launchers, 120,000 cartridges
• Premium Village — prestigious weapons, luxury hunts, estates
• Made in France Village — French artisans and producers
• Barbecue and Game Meat Village — new for 2026, dedicated to game professionals, with culinary demonstrations
• China Village — country of honor 2026, Year of the Horse

An exceptional edition for Beretta's 500th anniversary

The 2026 edition marks the opening of the Beretta Museum within the Hunting Village (stand F01), celebrating 500 years of the world's oldest arms manufacturer, with an exhibition tracing five centuries of innovation and heritage.

Demonstrations, competitions, and grand shows

On the program: clay pigeon shooting, weapon and optics testing, 4×4 vehicle test track, falconry demonstrations, canine field trials, pack competitions, auctions of antique weapons and animal art, conferences on sustainable wildlife management, game culinary workshops led by chefs (including Michelin-starred chef Olivier Nasti signing books on Saturday), Saint-Hubert Mass on Sunday morning with over 200 horn players, and the grand nocturnal show on Saturday, June 13 at 7:00 PM: 3.5 hours non-stop of canine demonstrations, falconry, equestrian shows, air meeting, and fireworks.

Ekolien youth program

A nature educational program for children, named Ekolien, is offered throughout the weekend: introductions, workshops, and discoveries of wild fauna.

Friday, June 12, 2026 — Opening

• 10:30 AM — Doors open
• Inauguration of the Beretta Museum (Hunting Village, stand F01) — celebrating 500 years of the manufacturer
• Canine demonstrations, falconry, clay pigeon shooting, weapon and optics testing throughout the day
• 12:00 PM-3:00 PM — VIP Lunch (prior reservation)
• Conferences and round tables on sustainable hunting and wildlife management
• 8:00 PM — Closing

Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Day of grand shows

• 09:00 AM — Doors open
• 11:00 AM-12:00 PM — Saint-Hubert Mass on the Main Ring, with over 200 horn players, huntsmen, and blessed hunting dogs
• 11:30 AM-12:00 PM — Book signing by Michelin-starred chef Olivier Nasti for his game cookbook (Hunting Village)
• 12:30 PM — Hunting weapons auction (250 weapons, rifles, and optics) — Made in France Village, auctioneer Guillaume Cornet
• 1:00 PM — Animal art auction — Made in France Village
• 2:30 PM-3:00 PM — Aigle Dog Parade — Dogs Village
• All day — Horn Competition (Hunting with Hounds Village) — 17 European groups, organized by the FITF
• All day — 6th SCC Grand Prix at the Dogs Village
• 7:00 PM — Grand nocturnal show on the Main Ring: 3.5 hours non-stop of canine demonstrations, high and low bird flights, equestrian shows, air meeting, and fireworks
• 8:00 PM — Exhibition closes

Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Closing

• 09:00 AM — Doors open
• All day — Hunter and Fisherman's Flea Market: decoys, trophies, books, and used specialized equipment
• Canine demonstrations, falconry, clay pigeon shooting, culinary workshops
• Conferences and activities in the 12 thematic villages
• Ekolien educational program for children
• 6:00 PM — Exhibition closes

General program communicated by the organizer. Details of activities by stand and by hour published on gamefair.fr and updated closer to the event.

• 44th edition of France's largest hunting and nature exhibition
• China country of honor 2026 — Year of the Horse, new China Village
• 500 years of Beretta — opening of the Beretta Museum in the Hunting Village
• Grand nocturnal show Saturday, June 13 at 7 PM — 3.5 hours of canine, falconry, equestrian demonstrations, and fireworks
• Saint-Hubert Mass Sunday morning with 200+ horn players
• Over 650 exhibitors, 5,000 brands, 12 thematic villages across 400 hectares
• France's largest ephemeral clay pigeon shooting range: 80 launchers, 120,000 cartridges
• Auctions of hunting weapons and animal art on Saturday