Welcome to the 88th Mountain State Forest Festival
About Forest Festival
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. While visiting Elkins, enjoy the 10K/5K Race, Highland Dance Competition, Irish Road Bowling, Parade of Children, Pet Show, Photography Contest, Juried Art Exhibit, Quilt Show, Forestry & Wood Products, Arts & Crafts, Distinguished Guest Dinner, Royal Coronation, Fireman’s Parade, Queen’s Ball Dance, Lumberjack Contest, Grand Feature Parade, and much more!
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.
Meet Maid Silvia LXXXVIII
Emma Grace Snyder
Hambleton, WV
“Selecting Maid Silvia is one of the most important responsibilities of the Director General, and Emma stood out from the very beginning,” Bonnell said. “She is accomplished, thoughtful, and has a genuine appreciation for the traditions and values the Mountain State Forest Festival represents. As we celebrate the 88th Festival with the theme ‘Autumn in Color,’ Emma reflects the spirit of the season – bringing energy, tradition, and the next chapter of Festival history into full color. I am confident she will represent the Festival with grace and serve as an outstanding ambassador throughout her reign.”
Natalie Jean Tyre Barb, 1932 Flower Girl
Follow Elkins-Randolph County Tourism for all ways to sleep, dine, explore, unwind, and more in our beautiful natural paradise. 🍁
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The Festival may be over, but the work doesn’t stop when the last event ends!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has spent countless hours cleaning up, tearing down, hauling, organizing, and helping return our community to normal after the 88th MSFF.
From our volunteers and work crews to Elkins City Hall employees, businesses, organizations, and everyone who has lent a hand, you are an important part of what makes the Festival possible.
It takes a community to put on the Mountain State Forest Festival, and it takes that same incredible community to clean it all up!🍁
Thank you for helping us wrap up another wonderful year of “Autumn in Color!”
Stay tuned as we thank more volunteers, sponsors, organizations, and post winners from events.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Follow Elkins-Randolph County Tourism for all ways to sleep, dine, explore, unwind, and more in our beautiful natural paradise. 🍁
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The Festival may be over, but the work doesn’t stop when the last event ends!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has spent countless hours cleaning up, tearing down, hauling, organizing, and helping return our community to normal after the 88th MSFF.
From our volunteers and work crews to Elkins City Hall employees, businesses, organizations, and everyone who has lent a hand, you are an important part of what makes the Festival possible.
It takes a community to put on the Mountain State Forest Festival, and it takes that same incredible community to clean it all up!🍁
Thank you for helping us wrap up another wonderful year of “Autumn in Color!”
Stay tuned as we thank more volunteers, sponsors, organizations, and post winners from events.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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