The Mountain State Forest Festival is one of the largest and oldest festivals in West Virginia, continuing to promote the beauty and splendor of our mountains and valleys in all their autumn glory and promoting prudent development, conservation and culture of our abundant natural resources for the future.
The festival affords us the opportunity to share with our community and state the important role West Virginia’s natural resources play in our economic development. Rich in tradition, the Festival also plays a major role in our local and state economy and offers something for everyone to enjoy, such as, headline concerts and music shows, lumberjack competition, forestry & wood exhibits, juried art show, photography exhibit, quilt show, arts and crafts, amusement rides, and parades.
Randolph County and the City of Elkins open their streets to accommodate 75,000+ visitors each year, with an opportunity for exploring our surrounding counties.
Ona resident Miss Lilly Harper Ryan has been selected as Maid Silvia for the 86th Mountain State Forest Festival by Director General Peggy Phillips. The selection of Maid Silvia has been kept confidential for months. Miss Ryan will visit Elkins on Sunday to attend a private reception in her honor, sponsored by Graceland Inn and Davis & Elkins College Dining Services.
The Mountain State Forest Festival is dependent on a solid volunteer base to plan, coordinate and execute each of our many different events. We are so very grateful for the thousands of volunteers, who throughout our decades of festival celebrations, made us what we are today. We can find a place for everyone who has the desire to be a part of one of West Virginia’s oldest and largest festivals. Throughout the years of our traditions and new beginnings, the volunteers have worked together as a team representing Randolph County and the City of Elkins.
The Carnival will start on Sunday, September 29. 🍁
Please visit Gambill Amusements website to learn about their hours of operation and ticket prices.
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Mt. State Forest Festival - Gambill Amusements
Gambill Amusements is a family carnival company that provides rides, games, and food to fairs, festivals, and events throughout West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.8 CommentsComment on Facebook
Are some of these am or pm?
What do you have 1 or 2 adult rides ?
That would be nice they take out so much money from this county so the kids can enjoy it the parents will spend the money and the kids will do with out stuff the rest of the month
The Bass Tournament is still a go for this Saturday, September 28! 🌧️ 🎣
Boats will launch at 6:00 AM or safe light from Scott Ford Boat Ramp on the Tygart River.
Registration is available at forestfestival.com
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I'm going to clean house
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Pre-register your favorite fluffy, scaly, or feathered friend for the Pet Show on Monday, September 30. ... See MoreSee Less
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