FEFOMM : The Médoc Environment, Forest and Crafts Festival

Numerous exhibitors
More than 70 exhibitors will be present in Maubuisson. In the four villages, visitors will be able to discover local forestry companies and, through them, the various professions they offer, the associations and institutional services that work daily to protect the environment and promote biodiversity, not to mention the training establishments for forestry professions.

The Médoc Environment, Forest, and Crafts Festival (FEFOMM) will be held at the Maubuisson Center from September 10 to 13, 2026.
This family-friendly event features exhibitions, entertainment, and activities centered around nature, the forest, and local expertise.

Organized by the association "Carcans Fête la Forêt," with the support of the town hall and numerous partner institutions and associations, this festival is designed, prepared, and implemented in a friendly and committed spirit.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Médoc forest and discover the trades that shape it.
From demonstrations of mobile steam sawmills to exhibitions on pastoralism, the festival offers a range of interactive activities that highlight the traditional and modern skills of local artisans. Take part in educational hikes and attend shows that celebrate the connection between humans and nature.

FEFOMM 2026 programme in Carcans-Maubuisson :

- Friday 11 September
From 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, come along to the Carrefour des Métiers du Bois et de la Forêt to find out about careers, training and job opportunities in the sector. At 7.00 pm, a conference at the Salle de l’Estran will focus on sustainable forest management, employment and the local economy.

- Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September
The centre of Maubuisson will host the FEFOMM villages, with plenty of activities for the whole family: demonstrations of timber felling and forestry machinery, a mobile steam-powered sawmill, chainsaw carving, stilt walkers’ performances, tree climbing, and workshops and activities centred on wood and biodiversity.

On Lake Hourtin-Carcans, you can also enjoy water sports: sailing with a nature guide, diving, barrel paddleboarding and mini water skiing. Some activities require booking.

Saturday’s highlights: a guided walk in the Cousseau Pond nature reserve, an exploration of the Pouch marsh and, from 8.30 pm, a concert and dance evening with La Moutchica at Place du Pôle in Maubuisson.

Open to all. Free admission.
Parking and food available nearby.