Save the Date for the 88th Forest Festival
September 26 – October 5, 2026
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 LXXXVII
Moorefield resident Miss Sterling Anne Kump has been selected as Maid Silvia for the 87th Mountain State Forest Festival by Director General Lisa Shaffer.
“From the moment I met Sterling, I knew that she was the young lady that I wanted to fulfill the role of Maid Silvia LXXXVII,” Shaffer said. “I saw in her the heart, poise, and spirit of a Maid Silvia. She carries herself with a quiet confidence and a sincere love for the Festival and community—qualities that instantly stood out and captured everything I was hoping to find. I have no doubt that she will represent the Mountain State Forest Festival with grace, gratitude, and genuine pride in this long-standing tradition.”
Natalie Jean Tyre Barb, 1932 Flower Girl
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Registration is open, so do not delay,
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Use code HEART for 50% OFF registration
⚠️ Only 10 discounted spots available
Valid February 2 - 14 while spots last
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Roses are red, violets are blue,
Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure is calling you! 🚵♀️
Registration opens February 2,
A great promo is coming, yes, it's true!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Visit www.bikereg.com/woodlys-great-gravel-adventure for more!
WV Gravel Series Joey's Bike Shop LLC
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #msff2026
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As a proud member of the West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals, we are thrilled to announce our Communication Award wins!
🥇1st Place Program Book
🥇1st Place Social Media
🥇2nd Place Brochure
Thank you to LMC for the care and creativity they put into making our publications come to life!
Congratulations to Elkins native, Kourtney Jones, 2026 Miss WV Association of Fairs & Festivals! Kourtney served as a Maid of Honor for the 2024 MSFF and reigned as Queen of the 2025 West Virginia Strawberry Festival, our sister festival. 🍓 Photo Credit: 4M Productions
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #embracenaturescharm #msff2025
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Congratulations! 🎊🎉
It's an honor to contribute to the Festival in this way each year. THIS is the cherry on top! 🤩 Congratulations on the wins 👏
Congratulations 🎊
💘 VALENTINE'S DAY PROMO ALERT 💘
Roses are red, and smell kind of funny,
use promo code HEART to save lots of money!
Registration is open, so do not delay,
only 10 discounts available, get yours today!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Use code HEART for 50% OFF registration
⚠️ Only 10 discounted spots available
Valid February 2 - 14 while spots last
Visit www.bikereg.com/woodlys-great-gravel-adventure for more!
WV Gravel Series Joey's Bike Shop LLC
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #msff2026
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Roses are red, violets are blue,
Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure is calling you! 🚵♀️
Registration opens February 2,
A great promo is coming, yes, it's true!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Visit www.bikereg.com/woodlys-great-gravel-adventure for more!
WV Gravel Series Joey's Bike Shop LLC
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #msff2026
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As a proud member of the West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals, we are thrilled to announce our Communication Award wins!
🥇1st Place Program Book
🥇1st Place Social Media
🥇2nd Place Brochure
Thank you to LMC for the care and creativity they put into making our publications come to life!
Congratulations to Elkins native, Kourtney Jones, 2026 Miss WV Association of Fairs & Festivals! Kourtney served as a Maid of Honor for the 2024 MSFF and reigned as Queen of the 2025 West Virginia Strawberry Festival, our sister festival. 🍓 Photo Credit: 4M Productions
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #embracenaturescharm #msff2025
10 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations! 🎊🎉
It's an honor to contribute to the Festival in this way each year. THIS is the cherry on top! 🤩 Congratulations on the wins 👏
Congratulations 🎊