Save the Date for the 89th Mountain State Forest Festival
October 2 – 10, 2027
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 Queen 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
From scenic mountain views to challenging gravel roads, 112 riders put their endurance and determination to the test during the 2nd Annual Woodly’s Great Gravel Adventure at the 88th MSFF!
Congratulations to all of our winners! Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make this event possible. We appreciate your support for this growing Forest Festival tradition.
Thank you to our sponsors Joey's Bike Shop LLC, Elkins-Randolph County Tourism, Mountain Hospice, Harris Family Chiropractic, Colonial Motors, Wildwood Hillstead, and HAMMER NUTRITION.
For full race results, visit WV Gravel Series . Stay tuned for next year's date.
www.wvgravelseries.com/results
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Congratulations to the Lumberjack Contest Winners! 🪓
Strength and skills were on full display at the 88th MSFF Lumberjack Contest!
A longtime festival favorite, this event continues to draw talented competitors and enthusiastic spectators to Coronation Hill year after year.
Thank you to all of our competitors, organizers, volunteers, and spectators who help keep this beloved Forest Festival tradition going strong!
Thank you to our presenting sponsor AHF Products!
Thank you to Weyerhaeuser , FirstEnergy, JC Lumber Company, Myles Lumber Company, AFP Logs and Lumber , Jodie Parrack - State Farm Agent , @Tomblyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Leslie Equipment Company , Smith Backhoe & Dozer Service, B. E. Bright LLC , U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest, Lowther Trucking,and Davis & Elkins College! We appreciate everyone's support and hard work!
#ElkinsWV #forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #autumnincolor #msff2026
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My favorite things at the forest festival!@
Congratulations! You were awesome to watch!!!
From scenic mountain views to challenging gravel roads, 112 riders put their endurance and determination to the test during the 2nd Annual Woodly’s Great Gravel Adventure at the 88th MSFF!
Congratulations to all of our winners! Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make this event possible. We appreciate your support for this growing Forest Festival tradition.
Thank you to our sponsors Joey's Bike Shop LLC, Elkins-Randolph County Tourism, Mountain Hospice, Harris Family Chiropractic, Colonial Motors, Wildwood Hillstead, and HAMMER NUTRITION.
For full race results, visit WV Gravel Series . Stay tuned for next year's date.
www.wvgravelseries.com/results
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to the Lumberjack Contest Winners! 🪓
Strength and skills were on full display at the 88th MSFF Lumberjack Contest!
A longtime festival favorite, this event continues to draw talented competitors and enthusiastic spectators to Coronation Hill year after year.
Thank you to all of our competitors, organizers, volunteers, and spectators who help keep this beloved Forest Festival tradition going strong!
Thank you to our presenting sponsor AHF Products!
Thank you to Weyerhaeuser , FirstEnergy, JC Lumber Company, Myles Lumber Company, AFP Logs and Lumber , Jodie Parrack - State Farm Agent , @Tomblyn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Leslie Equipment Company , Smith Backhoe & Dozer Service, B. E. Bright LLC , U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest, Lowther Trucking,and Davis & Elkins College! We appreciate everyone's support and hard work!
#ElkinsWV #forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #autumnincolor #msff2026
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
My favorite things at the forest festival!@
Congratulations! You were awesome to watch!!!
