Waldfest - Forest Festival

  • 10/06/2026, from 10:00 to 17:00
Waldfest - Forest Festival - Impression #1 | © Harry Schiffer

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Forest Festival at Graz’s Main Square, June 10, 2026

Forests play an extremely important role in our lives in the Alpine region. Twenty-seven partner organizations will come together to showcase the versatility and innovation of Styrian forestry. Celebrate a Forest Day that highlights the entire value chain—to strengthen rural areas and preserve biodiversity. Information booths 

Program:
10 am Opening remarks by Norbert Seidl
11 am Creative competition awards ceremony
12.30 pm Fashion show by the Graz Fashion School “Forest Walk – Nature Worn on the Skin”
3 pm Fashion show by the Graz Fashion School

Host: Mario Fellner, ORF Styria
 
There will also be presentations at the information booths, expert insights, and introductions to the participating organizations.
A chainsaw performance, the forest quiz, and other activities such as paper making and shingle splitting round out the program. 

Culinary offerings: Styrian wines from the Schlögl Winery, cuisine from “Wilde Kuchl”

Musical accompaniment: Kreischberg Musikanten and Schülcherleitn Musi 

Picture gallery

Location

Contact
Hauptplatz & Town Hall
Address
Hauptplatz 1, 8010 Graz

Organizer

Address
Herrengasse 13, 8010 Graz
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