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
Thank you to our first responders, 911 dispatchers, emergency management teams, public works, and all involved who keep festival city safe! 🚑🚒🚓
Festival Week means long hours, overtime, late nights, early mornings, road closures, large crowds, and countless behind the scenes responsibilities for our first responders.
While thousands are enjoying the Mountain State Forest Festival, you are working tirelessly to make sure our events can happen safely and successfully. Your dedication, patience, professionalism, and sacrifice do not go unnoticed.
Please join us in thanking the men and women who put in the extra hours during Festival Week to keep Festival City safe. We appreciate you more than you know!
Many thanks to Elkins City Police (Elkins City Hall), Elkins VFD, Randolph County Emergency Squad, Inc., Randolph county Oem-911, West Virginia State Police, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office - WV, and all other agencies assisting!
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Thanks to all involved in helping to keep Elkins safe👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you especially Kurt and all the rest of you!
Take a. Picture!!! 😁
Day 8! Saturday, October 3, 2026
"Is this the real life or is this just fantasy?"
Get ready to sing along to the iconic hits you know and love with Queen Flash - The Ultimate Queen Tribute! This is one show you won’t want to miss. We will, we will ROCK YOU, Festival City!
Following the concert, don't miss Elkins' First Drone show at 8:00 PM. Best viewing area is Elkins Town Square, where music will be played to correspond to the light show! We can't wait!
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor
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Charlotte and I won't be done with the craft show until after 7
Day 8! Saturday, October 3, 2026
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Polino Contracting, Inc!
Division Sponsors Elkins Auto - Fordland, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, Vandalia Health Davis, and Greenfield Cabinetry
Can't make it to the parade? Watch the Livestream from Kolsun Media here.
www.youtube.com/Mountain State Forest Festival
Please note the log trucks will be going before the antique cars. There was a slight misprint in the Schedule of Events and previous posts. We appreciate your patience.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Thank you to our first responders, 911 dispatchers, emergency management teams, public works, and all involved who keep festival city safe! 🚑🚒🚓
Festival Week means long hours, overtime, late nights, early mornings, road closures, large crowds, and countless behind the scenes responsibilities for our first responders.
While thousands are enjoying the Mountain State Forest Festival, you are working tirelessly to make sure our events can happen safely and successfully. Your dedication, patience, professionalism, and sacrifice do not go unnoticed.
Please join us in thanking the men and women who put in the extra hours during Festival Week to keep Festival City safe. We appreciate you more than you know!
Many thanks to Elkins City Police (Elkins City Hall), Elkins VFD, Randolph County Emergency Squad, Inc., Randolph county Oem-911, West Virginia State Police, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office - WV, and all other agencies assisting!
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thanks to all involved in helping to keep Elkins safe👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you especially Kurt and all the rest of you!
Take a. Picture!!! 😁
Day 8! Saturday, October 3, 2026
"Is this the real life or is this just fantasy?"
Get ready to sing along to the iconic hits you know and love with Queen Flash - The Ultimate Queen Tribute! This is one show you won’t want to miss. We will, we will ROCK YOU, Festival City!
Following the concert, don't miss Elkins' First Drone show at 8:00 PM. Best viewing area is Elkins Town Square, where music will be played to correspond to the light show! We can't wait!
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor
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Charlotte and I won't be done with the craft show until after 7
Day 8! Saturday, October 3, 2026
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Polino Contracting, Inc!
Division Sponsors Elkins Auto - Fordland, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, Vandalia Health Davis, and Greenfield Cabinetry
Can't make it to the parade? Watch the Livestream from Kolsun Media here.
www.youtube.com/Mountain State Forest Festival
Please note the log trucks will be going before the antique cars. There was a slight misprint in the Schedule of Events and previous posts. We appreciate your patience.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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