ExpoRiva Caccia Pesca Ambiente, the only exhibition-market dedicated to the world of hunting and fishing in Trentino Alto Adige, is preparing for its 9th edition which will be staged on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2014 in the Riva del Garda (Trento).
Exporiva Caccia Pesca Ambiente 2014, has already received numerous confirmations from exhibiting companies especially in light of the results of the last edition which were more than satisfactory, with almost 190 exhibitors and over 12.000 visitors, despite the period of severe crisis. In addition, the origin of visitors has significantly expanded its range in recent editions, recording not only a strong increase from South Tyrol (+ 50% compared to 2012) but also excellent growth from the Regions of central Italy such as Liguria, the Marche. and Tuscany, confirming the very high quality of the products presented by the exhibiting companies and the general offer of the fair capable of meeting the favor of the public even from the geographically more distant one.
In the increasingly crowded panorama of hunting fairs in Italy, Exporiva Caccia Pesca Ambiente proves to be a unique and exclusive event capable of renewing itself every year; in the 2014 edition, gathering the indications of the exhibitors, ExpoRiva brings to the ground floor the producers of weapons and armored cabinets, the hunting agencies and the excellence from the clothing and outdoor world. The primary objective, already of the latest editions of Expo Riva Caccia Pesca Ambiente, is to become the event of excellence, in the Italian fair panorama, for fishing practitioners, in particular fly and spinning, and a reference point to promote and grow the concept of sustainable hunting by investing in alpine hunting, selective hunting and the Central European hunting tradition.
All in one area, Riva del Garda, geographically and culturally an ideal place for contact and comparison between the Mediterranean and Central Europe, even in the hunting field. For this reason, a large number of exhibitors and guests who animate the event come from neighboring countries. What makes ExpoRiva Hunting Fishing Environment unique is undoubtedly the right mix of commercial offers, cultural moments, leisure opportunities and a real show. A condensation of experiences and emotions that involves fans and their families, creating the best conditions so that exhibitors are also satisfied. A winning formula that will be proposed again this year with further innovations. The strong point of the exhibition-market has always been the rich commercial offer; at the fair, fishermen and hunters will find, as always, gun manufacturers, equipment shops for all fishing disciplines, optics, armories, technical clothing and accessories for hunting and fishing, artisans and cutlers, hunting agencies and fishing-safari organizers . There will be space for shooting and in a specially equipped stand visitors will be able to try for free the reduced offensive compressed air rifles assisted by the TSN Sections of Pergine, Predazzo, Rovereto and Trento. The presence of Conarmi (Consorzio Armaioli Italiani), the Trentini Hunters Association and the collaboration with the Fishermen Associations of the Autonomous Province of Trento have always contributed to increasing the quality of the exhibition proposal. For fly fishermen, the only Italian stop of the RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival tour coming from New Zealand and considered the best film festival in the world of fly fishing is reconfirmed, which this year will anticipate a novelty entirely designed for our fair. At the stand IFTA (Italian Fly Tier Association) in Hall B2 / D02 will be set up the free workshop for children and teenagers, "Build your first artificial fly!" with IFTA Masters Educational farms bring youngsters and children closer to nature and are also an opportunity for older children to discover how animals live up close.
In addition, fishing lovers will be able to test the materials on sale in the two large fly casting and spinning tanks and the master builders of lures will perform demonstrations for the public.
But ExpoRiva is not just a commercial proposal, it is also an opportunity for comparison and enrichment with cultural events of the highest level. For some editions, the fixed appointment with the "Half an hour with the Expert!" - Moments of culture and hunting technique; various topics will be discussed during the fair, including “The great predators in Trentino”, curated by Claudio Groff (Forests and Fauna Service of the Province of Trento); the theme “Interactions between wolves and ungulates” will be presented by Mark Hebblewhite (Department Ecosystem and Conervation Sciences, University of Montana USA) and Francesca Cagnacci (Edmund Mach Foundation); Christine Miller (Fauna Biologist) will deal with the theme "Chamois under stress ... what does the future hold?"; Elena Tironi and Luca Pedrotti (Lombardy Region, enhancement of protected areas and biodiversity) will instead deal with the theme “Wolves and men in the Alps, a possible coexistence”.
Great space for safety with the collaboration of the Trento Police Headquarters - Administrative Police Division which will give rise to a demonstration on safety regulations with the use of short and long weapons by a State Police Shooting Instructor. There will also be the awards ceremony for the 6th edition of the “Dolomiti Energia” trout fishing competition in torrents and spinning organized in collaboration with the APGD Rovereto 96 Maver Company. The very popular festival of hunting horn players grows from year to year and the trophy exhibition with its traditions cannot be missed; over 1.000 trophies from the districts of Destra Adige, Sinistra Adige, Sarca and Trento organized by the Trentino Hunters Association. There will also be a space dedicated to dog lovers, which every year attracts an ever wider audience from hunters to families with children; scheduled the round table, "The Training of the Track Dog Handler" moderated by Giuseppe Maran with various speakers who will deal with specific topics. To brighten the visit to the fair, a typical Bavarian Biergarden, set up with the warmth of the hunting tradition, with folk music and typical dishes, will complete these two days of great celebration! Furthermore, as in previous editions, an area equipped with market stalls and typical houses will be set up where you can taste and buy the best eno-gastronomic products of our Regions.
For information and curiosities:
Riva del Garda Fairs
www.exporivacacciapescambiente.it
* The event may undergo changes, therefore it is advisable to check the event by contacting the organizing bodies directly. Caccia Passione is not responsible for any changes to the dates of individual events.