2026 Forestry Trade Shows Across The US

    Updated On: April 14, 2026
    Originally Posted On: January 2, 2026
    Two logging trucks carry full loads of timber along a mountain road.

    Forestry professionals have a wide range of events to choose from in 2026, from logging expos to arborist conferences and equipment showcases. These gatherings bring together contractors, landowners, dealers, and service providers from across the forestry, timber, and wood products industries. To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences across the U.S. Dates and locations are current as of press time but are subject to change.

    Throughout the year, ForestryTrader.com will be following the industry at many of these events, highlighting equipment trends and connecting with businesses across the market. If you can’t attend in person, our marketplace makes it easy to browse inventory, compare options, and connect with sellers.

    If you’re in the market for equipment, CurrencyFinance can help secure forestry equipment financing with competitive terms tailored to your operations.

    Please note that all date and location information is current as of the date of this post, but is subject to change.

    January Forestry Trade Shows

    MANTS (Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show)

    January 7-9
    Baltimore, Maryland

    Iowa LICA (Land Improvement Contractors Of America) Convention

    January 11-13
    Des Moines, Iowa

    Rental Rally Trade Show – California Rental Association

    January 11-14
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    Gulf States Horticultural Expo

    January 15-16
    Mobile, Alabama

    AED (Associated Equipment Distributors) Summit & DSEDA (Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association) Annual Conference

    January 19-21
    Dallas, Texas

    NAA (Nebraska Arborists Association) Great Plains Winter Conference

    January 20-21
    Lincoln, Nebraska

    Great Lakes Trade Expo (Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association)

    January 20-22
    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Northern Green

    January 20-22
    St. Paul, Minnesota

    POWERGEN

    January 20-22
    San Antonio, Texas

    ISEE (International Society of Explosive Engineers) Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique

    January 20-25
    Reno, Nevada

    AGC (Associated General Contractors) Construction Safety & Health Conference - Winter

    January 21-23
    Glendale, Arizona

    NTPDA (National Tractor Parts Dealer Association) Conference

    January 24-26
    Orlando, Florida

    Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC)

    January 27-28
    San Antonio, Texas

    MWISA (Midwestern Chapter - International Society of Arboriculture) Annual Conference & Trade Show

    January 28-30
    La Vista, Nebraska

    Northwest Landscape Industry Conference, Trade Show & Awards Banquet

    January 30
    Mukilteo, Washington

    February Forestry Trade Shows

    FenceTech (American Fence Association)

    February 2-6
    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Ohio Tree Care Conference

    February 3-5
    Newark, Ohio

    ProGreen EXPO

    February 3-5
    Denver, Colorado

    Demolition New Orleans (National Demolition Association [NDA] Annual Convention & Expo)

    February 4–7
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference

    February 5-7
    Anderson, California

    Indiana Green Expo

    February 10-11
    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Urban Tree Care Conference (Think Trees New Mexico)

    February 10-11
    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Grow!

    February 10-12
    Dallas, Texas

    NUCA25 (National Utility Contractors Association) National Convention

    February 10-13
    Tucson, Arizona

    IEDA (Independent Equipment Dealers Association) Annual Meeting & Vendor Expo

    February 13-15
    Orlando, Florida

    Oregon Logging Conference

    February 19-21
    Eugene, Oregon

    Garden State Tree Conference

    February 25-27
    Atlantic City, New Jersey

    iLandscape (Illinois-Wisconsin Landscape Show)

    February 25-27
    Schaumburg, Illinois

    Landscape New Jersey Trade Show & Conference

    February 26
    Secaucus, New Jersey

    National LICA (Land Improvement Contractors Of America) Winter Convention

    February 28-March 2
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    The ARA (American Rental Association) Show

    February 28-March 4
    Orlando, Florida

    March Forestry Trade Shows

    AEMP (Association of Equipment Management Professionals) Connect

    March 1-2
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    MGIA (Michigan Green Industry Association) Trade Show & Convention

    March 3-4
    Novi, Michigan

    CONEXPO-CON/AGG

    March 3-7
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    IFPE (International Fluid Power Exposition)

    March 3-7
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    NTEA (National Truck Equipment Association) Work Truck Week

    March 10-13
    Indianapolis, Indiana

    New Hampshire Arborists Association Annual Spring Meeting

    March 17
    Concord, New Hampshire

    Redwood Region Annual Logging Conference & Show

    March 19-21
    Eureka, California

    AGC (Associated General Contractors of America) Annual Convention

    March 24-26
    Orlando, Florida

    ArborEXPO

    March 26-27
    West Springfield, Massachusetts

    International Biomass Conference & Expo

    March 31-April 2
    Nashville, Tennessee

    International Mass Timber Conference

    March 31-April 2
    Portland, Oregon

    April Forestry Trade Shows

    Intermountain Logging Conference & Equipment Show

    April 8-9
    Spokane Valley, Washington

    ArborFest Expo

    April 9-11
    Asheville, North Carolina

    ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Annual International Conference and Trade Show

    April 10-12
    Detroit, Michigan

    NAFA (National Association of Fleet Administrators) Institute & Expo (I&E)

    April 13-15
    Cleveland, Ohio

    Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo

    April 14-15
    Atlanta, GA

    SCRA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) Annual Conference

    April 20-24
    Amelia Island, Florida

    May Forestry Trade Shows

    Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Exposition (The Loggers’ Expo)

    May 1-2
    Essex Junction, Vermont

    New Hampshire Farm, Forest, & Garden Expo

    May 1-2
    Deerfield, New Hampshire

    MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association) Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase

    May 2-6
    Nashville, Tennessee

    June Forestry Trade Shows

    Trees Florida Conference and Trade Show

    June 1-3
    Clearwater, Florida

    Southeast Green

    June 9-11
    Athens, Georgia

    July Forestry Trade Shows

    NTPDA (National Tractor Parts Dealer Association) Summer Mixer

    July 16-18
    Eugene, Oregon

    Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference

    July 22-24
    Scottsdale, Arizona

    August Forestry Trade Shows

    Northern Green Outdoors

    August 11
    St. Paul, Minnesota

    Nursery/Landscape Expo (Texas Nursery & Landscape Association)

    August 11-13
    San Antonio, Texas

    The Landscape Show

    August 19-21
    Orlando, Florida

    NYS Woodsmen's Field Days

    Boonville, NY
    August 21-23

    IWF (International Woodworking Fair) Atlanta

    August 25-28
    Atlanta, Georgia

    PWX (Public Works Expo)

    August 30-September 2
    Houston, Texas

    September Forestry Trade Shows

    Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo

    September 10-11
    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    North Star Expo (Minnesota Timber Producers Association)

    September 18-19
    Grand Rapids, Minnesota

    NACD (North America Cat Dealer) Procurement & Fleet Group Conference (NACDPFG)

    September 21-24
    Nashville, Tennessee

    Trees & Utilities Conference

    September 22-24
    Portland, Oregon

    SCRA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association) Crane & Rigging Workshop

    September 22-24
    Omaha, Nebraska

    Timber Processing & Energy Expo

    September 23-25
    Portland, Oregon

    Caterpillar Dealer Used Equipment Manager (UEM) Conference

    September 27-29
    Boise, Idaho

    CDUPA (Caterpillar Dealers Used Parts Association) Conference

    September 27-30
    Scottsdale, Arizona

    October Forestry Trade Shows

    The Paul Bunyan Show

    October 2-4
    Cambridge, Ohio

    SAF (Society of American Foresters) National Convention

    October 6-9
    Tacoma, Washington

    MEDA (Montana Equipment Dealers Association) Annual Conference

    October 7-8
    Whitefish, Montana

    Equip Exposition

    October 20-23
    Louisville, Kentucky

    IDA (Independent Distributors Association) Convention & Trade Show

    October 27-30
    San Diego, California

    November Forestry Trade Shows

    TLE (The Landscape Expo)

    November 4-5
    Anaheim, California

    ELEVATE National Conference & Expo – National Association of Landscape Professionals

    November 8-11
    Tampa, Florida

    Ariat Dirt World Summit

    November 9-11
    Phoenix, Arizona

    Trimble Dimensions User Conference

    November 9-11
    Las Vegas, Nevada

    TCI (Tree Care Industry) Expo

    November 12-14
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

    AEMP (Association of Equipment Management Professionals) EquipmentSHIFT

    November 16-18
    New Orleans, Louisiana

    IAA (Illinois Arborist Association) Annual Conference & Trade Show

    November 16-18
    Tinley Park, Illinois

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