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
‼LOST & FOUND!
3 sets of keys were turned into the Information Booth during the week of festival. Think they're yours? Give us a call 304-636-1824 or message us to see if they match.
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Vote for People's Choice for the Grand Feature Parade! Voting will close Saturday, October 10 at midnight.
form.jotform.com/252704355775160
Rewatch the parade on our YouTube channel. Thank you to Kolsun Media for Live Streaming the feature event!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOLabjIIFg&t=3652s
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Since October 2024, the West Virginia Highlanders have been with American Legion Post 29, please stop putting that they’re still with D&E.
You have the Randolph County Fair on the list twice. We only had one float in division one. Hopefully our votes count together, it has confused people voting for us.
Follow Elkins-Randolph County Tourism for all ways to sleep, dine, explore, unwind, and more in our beautiful natural paradise. 🍁
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‼LOST & FOUND!
3 sets of keys were turned into the Information Booth during the week of festival. Think they're yours? Give us a call 304-636-1824 or message us to see if they match.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Vote for People's Choice for the Grand Feature Parade! Voting will close Saturday, October 10 at midnight.
form.jotform.com/252704355775160
Rewatch the parade on our YouTube channel. Thank you to Kolsun Media for Live Streaming the feature event!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOLabjIIFg&t=3652s
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Since October 2024, the West Virginia Highlanders have been with American Legion Post 29, please stop putting that they’re still with D&E.
You have the Randolph County Fair on the list twice. We only had one float in division one. Hopefully our votes count together, it has confused people voting for us.
Follow Elkins-Randolph County Tourism for all ways to sleep, dine, explore, unwind, and more in our beautiful natural paradise. 🍁
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