Moscow’s Premier Outdoor Exhibition in Crocus Expo
Moscow, Russia — As winter transitions toward spring, Moscow’s Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre is preparing to host one of the most anticipated events for outdoor enthusiasts across Russia and beyond. The International Exhibition FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD opens its doors from February 26 to March 1, 2026, transforming Pavilion 1 into the country’s largest gathering place for specialists and enthusiasts of hunting, fishing and active outdoor recreation.
This specialized exhibition, organized directly by Crocus Expo, represents a unique platform that seamlessly integrates professional trade opportunities with consumer engagement. Operating in a B2B and B2C format, the event brings together manufacturers, distributors, retailers and end consumers under one roof, creating an unparalleled ecosystem for Russia’s outdoor industry.
Exhibition Overview: Location and Dates
The FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition occupies a prominent position in Moscow’s exhibition calendar. For 2026, the event is scheduled across four days:
Dates: February 26 – March 1, 2026
Venue: Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, Pavilion 1
Location: 65-66 km Moscow Ring Road, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region
Ticket price: 300 rubles at the venue box office (with discounted online pricing available)
The exhibition runs concurrently with the 19th International Moscow Boat Show, creating a comprehensive marine and outdoor recreation destination for visitors. A single electronic ticket provides six entries to both exhibitions during any one day of the events, offering exceptional value and convenience for attendees.
A Premier Platform for Outdoor Industry
The FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition has established itself as the grand event of the season for all fans of wildlife and active sports. Unlike purely commercial trade shows, this exhibition serves dual purposes: it functions as a serious business platform where industry professionals forge partnerships and explore market trends, while simultaneously offering enthusiasts the opportunity to engage directly with manufacturers, test products and immerse themselves in outdoor culture.
The event’s format is specifically designed to bridge the gap between producers and consumers. Visitors can interact with company representatives, examine products firsthand, and make informed purchasing decisions based on direct experience rather than catalog descriptions. For exhibitors, this translates into immediate market feedback and the opportunity to build brand loyalty among Russia’s passionate outdoor community.
Comprehensive Exposition: What Visitors Will Discover
The exhibition’s scope encompasses the full spectrum of outdoor recreation, organized around three primary product categories that reflect the diverse interests of Russia’s outdoor community.
Hunting Equipment and Weaponry
Russia’s deep hunting traditions and the country’s vast territories create substantial demand for quality hunting equipment. The exhibition features an extensive array of hunting-specific products:
Firearms and ammunition form a core component of the hunting section. Exhibitors display hunting rifles, shotguns, smoothbore and rifled weapons, pneumatic and air guns, as well as sporting arms and ammunition. The presence of major manufacturers allows visitors to compare models, understand technical specifications and explore the latest innovations in ballistics and firearm design.
Optics and sighting systems receive prominent attention, reflecting the critical importance of precision in hunting applications. Visitors can examine rifle scopes, binoculars, night vision devices, thermal imaging equipment, rangefinders and mounting systems from leading international and domestic manufacturers.
Edged tools and accessories include hunting knives, sheaths, sharpeners and specialized cutting equipment. Archery enthusiasts find bows, crossbows, arrows and related accessories, while hunting-specific apparel encompasses camouflage clothing, insulated outerwear, specialized footwear, game calls, decoys and field dressing equipment.
Fishing Tackle and Equipment
The fishing section caters to the millions of Russians for whom angling represents not merely recreation but a way of life. The exposition covers the complete fishing experience:
Tackle and terminal equipment includes fishing rods of all types and applications, reels, lines, hooks, jigs, nets, floats, bite indicators and terminal tackle. Specialized categories receive dedicated attention: ice fishing gear for winter conditions, fly fishing tackle, trolling equipment, spinning gear and feeder tackle.
Electronic fishing aids have become increasingly sophisticated, with exhibitors displaying fish finders, depth sounders, underwater cameras and GPS navigation devices designed specifically for angling applications.
Bait and lures encompass artificial lures, natural bait presentations, and the specialized containers and systems required for effective bait storage and deployment.
Fishing apparel addresses the specific demands of anglers, with waders, waterproof clothing, insulated boots and specialized outerwear designed for extended exposure to water and weather conditions.
Outdoor Recreation and Active Tourism
The third pillar of the exhibition addresses the broader outdoor lifestyle, recognizing that hunting and fishing enthusiasts often pursue additional outdoor activities and require equipment for camping, survival and extended wilderness excursions.
Camping and shelter equipment includes tents for all seasons, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp furniture, cooking systems, lighting solutions and water purification equipment. Manufacturers showcase products designed for the demanding conditions of Russian wilderness—extreme cold, heavy precipitation and remote locations where equipment reliability is literally a matter of survival.
Survival and navigation gear encompasses GPS devices, compasses, emergency communication equipment, first aid kits, survival tools and the specialized knowledge resources that enable safe wilderness travel.
Clothing systems for outdoor applications address the full range of conditions encountered across Russia’s vast territory: insulated and heated garments for extreme cold, waterproof and breathable outerwear for wet conditions, base layers for moisture management, and footwear engineered for specific terrains and activities.
Outdoor Transport and Vehicles
Accessing remote hunting and fishing locations requires specialized transportation, and the exhibition features an extensive transport section addressing this critical need.
Land vehicles on display include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), quad bikes, snowmobiles, tracked vehicles, off-road capable SUVs and utility vehicles modified for wilderness conditions. Visitors can examine vehicles up close, compare specifications and discuss customization options with manufacturers and dealers.
Watercraft receive equally comprehensive treatment, with motorboats, fishing boats, inflatable boats, kayaks, canoes, outboard motors and transport trailers available for inspection. The concurrent Moscow Boat Show expands these offerings significantly, with the combined exhibitions creating the largest display of water transport in the Moscow region.
Market Context: Russia’s Thriving Outdoor Industry
The FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition’s scale and vitality reflect the fundamental importance of outdoor recreation in Russian culture and the substantial commercial market it supports.
Cultural Foundations
Russia’s hunting and fishing traditions run deep. The country’s vast territory—spanning multiple climate zones from Arctic tundra to temperate forests—provides extraordinary diversity of hunting and fishing opportunities. This geographic endowment has fostered cultural traditions where hunting represents both subsistence activity and sport, fishing serves as national pastime, and outdoor recreation constitutes an essential component of the Russian relationship with nature.
As one industry observer notes, “Russia is a country where people legally own firearms and the vast territory with low population density provides natural advantages for hunting and outdoor activities, greatly stimulating demand for hunting equipment”. This combination of cultural tradition and regulatory framework creates sustained demand across all outdoor product categories.
Market Size and Growth Trajectory
Statistical data confirms robust growth in Russia’s outdoor recreation market. Fishing tackle sales increased 34.1% between 2016 and 2019, reaching approximately 7.1 million units annually. More recent data from Russia’s largest online retailer indicates that online orders for outdoor recreation goods tripled in the first half of 2021 compared to the previous year, with fishing-related orders increasing 3.2-fold and average consumer spending on fishing goods rising 56%.
These trends reflect broader patterns: Russian consumers are increasingly investing in outdoor recreation, viewing time in nature as essential to quality of life and allocating growing portions of disposable income to outdoor equipment.
Supply Dynamics and International Opportunities
Russian domestic manufacturing of outdoor equipment, while present and growing, cannot fully satisfy market demand, particularly for specialized, high-quality products. Imported goods maintain strong market positions in categories such as high-end optics, smart fishing tackle, premium outdoor apparel and specialized hunting equipment.
Recent geopolitical developments have reshaped supply chains. The withdrawal of some Western brands from the Russian market has created opportunities for suppliers from other countries to establish or expand their presence. Chinese participation in the exhibition has grown substantially, with manufacturers recognizing the potential of the Russian market. Manufacturers from Belarus, Turkey and other nations also maintain significant presence.
For international companies seeking to enter or expand in the Russian market, the FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition offers direct access to qualified buyers, distributors and retailers from across Russia’s 32 regions, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming individual market development efforts.
Combined Ticket with Moscow Boat Show
A distinctive feature of the February 2026 exhibition is its integration with the Moscow Boat Show, creating a comprehensive marine and outdoor recreation destination. The Moscow Boat Show, celebrating its 19th edition, occupies Pavilions 1 and 4 at Crocus Expo during the same dates.
The combined ticket provides exceptional value: for a single admission price of 300 rubles, visitors gain access to both exhibitions, effectively doubling the exhibition experience. This arrangement reflects the natural synergy between boating and outdoor recreation—many boat owners are also hunters and anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts frequently require watercraft for accessing remote locations.
The Moscow Boat Show component features more than 200 participants displaying motor and sailing yachts, boats, electric boats, design trimarans, navigation equipment, diving gear, and related services. The combined exhibitions represent the largest gathering of marine and outdoor recreation products in the Moscow region, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from across Russia.
Practical Visitor Information
Dates and Hours:
February 26-28: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
March 1: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
Online advance purchase: Special pricing available with promo code CROCUS – 200 rubles
Venue box office: 300 rubles
Location:
Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre
Pavilion 1
65-66 km Moscow Ring Road, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region
Metro Station: Myakinino
Official Website: www.huntfishexpo.ru
Ticket Inclusions: A single electronic ticket provides six entries to both the FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition and the Moscow Boat Show during any one day of the events.
Exhibition Organizers and Support
The FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition is organized directly by Crocus Expo, one of Russia’s largest and most experienced exhibition operators. The exhibition center, part of the Crocus Group, ranks among the top exhibition venues in Eastern Europe and provides world-class infrastructure, convenient transportation access and comprehensive visitor services.
The event enjoys support from industry associations and receives coverage from specialized media, ensuring broad reach to both trade professionals and consumer audiences. The organizational team brings decades of exhibition management experience, ensuring smooth operations and optimal conditions for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Looking Ahead: Future Editions
The FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition maintains its twice-annual schedule, with the September 2026 edition already announced for September 10-13, 2026, also at Crocus Expo. The autumn edition traditionally emphasizes preparation for the fall-winter hunting season and cold-weather fishing, with corresponding adjustments to product focus and programming.
The September 2026 exhibition is part of the broader Outdoor World series organized by Crocus Expo, which includes comprehensive coverage of camping equipment, outdoor apparel, hunting gear and fishing tackle. Exhibition area for the autumn edition is expected to reach 24,000 square meters, with participation from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, China and other nations.
The International Exhibition FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD represents far more than a commercial showcase. It embodies Russia’s deep cultural connection to nature, celebrates the country’s hunting and fishing traditions, and provides an indispensable meeting point for an industry serving tens of millions of enthusiasts.
From precision hunting optics to sophisticated fishing tackle, from rugged all-terrain vehicles to high-performance outdoor apparel, the exhibition offers visitors an unparalleled opportunity to explore, compare and acquire the equipment that makes time in nature more productive, comfortable and enjoyable.
For industry professionals, the exhibition provides access to qualified buyers, distributors and retailers from across Russia’s vast territory—contacts that would require months or years to develop through individual sales efforts. For enthusiasts, it offers the chance to meet manufacturers, test products and connect with like-minded individuals who share their passion for the outdoor life.
As one exhibition organizer noted, the event brings together “all fans of wildlife and active sports” for the grand event of the season. For four days at Crocus Expo, that passion takes center stage, offering inspiration, education and community to everyone who feels the call of the wild.
Whether you are a professional seeking business partners, an experienced hunter evaluating the latest optics, an angler testing new tackle, or simply someone who loves spending time outdoors, the FISHING, HUNTING & OUTDOOR WORLD exhibition extends a warm welcome. The doors open February 26 at Crocus Expo—the wilderness awaits.
See you at Pavilion 1, Crocus Expo, from February 26 to March 1, 2026!
