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, such as, headline concerts and music shows, lumberjack competition, forestry & wood exhibits, juried art show, photography exhibit, quilt show, arts and crafts, amusement rides, and parades.
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.
Ona resident Miss Lilly Harper Ryan has been selected as Maid Silvia for the 86th Mountain State Forest Festival by Director General Peggy Phillips. The selection of Maid Silvia has been kept confidential for months. Miss Ryan will visit Elkins on Sunday to attend a private reception in her honor, sponsored by Graceland Inn and Davis & Elkins College Dining Services.
The Mountain State Forest Festival is dependent on a solid volunteer base to plan, coordinate and execute each of our many different events. We are so very grateful for the thousands of volunteers, who throughout our decades of festival celebrations, made us what we are today. We can find a place for everyone who has the desire to be a part of one of West Virginia’s oldest and largest festivals. Throughout the years of our traditions and new beginnings, the volunteers have worked together as a team representing Randolph County and the City of Elkins.
Announcing Princess Corinne Isabella O’Connor! 🍁
Princess, Corinne Isabella O’Connor, was appointed by the Director of West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Brett McMillion. She is the daughter of Les O’Connor of Charleston and the late Teresa O’Connor. She is the granddaughter of Otis L. O’Connor and Elizabeth M. O’Connor, both of Charleston. Princess Corinne has one stepbrother, Michael Bryan. Corinne is a 2022 graduate of Charleston Catholic High School where she graduated with the highest honors. She was a member of the volleyball team, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Math Club/Tutoring Program. In the fall, she will be a junior at West Virginia University where she is on the Dean’s List and President’s List, a member of Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Delight Girls’ Bible Study.
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Announcing Princess Alyssa Jade Moss! 🍁
Princess, Alyssa Jade Moss, was appointed by Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Peggy Phillips. She is the daughter of Bryant and Jessica Moss of Belington. She is the granddaughter of Bill and Crystal Moss of Belington and the late Richard and Kathy Wilson of Belington. Princess Alyssa has one brother, Blake, and one sister, Braelyn. Alyssa is a 2024 graduate of Philip Barbour High School, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, was Class President, a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and Young Life. She was a member of FBLA and placed first in the 2024 State conference for her electronic career portfolio. In 2023, Alyssa attended West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State, was Miss Barbour County Princess, and received the Colt Character Award in 2022. In the fall, Alyssa will be a freshman at Davis & Elkins College, where she will be studying elementary education. She was a recipient of the Highland Scholarship, Emerging Leadership Scholarship, Girls State Scholarship, and Promise.
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Announcing Princess Cloie Danielle Mosesso! 🍁
Princess, Cloie Danielle Mosesso, was appointed by Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Peggy Phillips. She is the daughter of John “Moe” Mosesso and Kelly Hawkins of Philippi. She is the granddaughter of the late James and Wilma Hawkins of Junior and the late John and Mary Mosesso of Philippi. Princess Cloie has one brother, Anthony. Cloie is a 2020 graduate of Philip Barbour High School, where she was a four-year starter as keeper on the Philip Barbour soccer team, a member of National Honor Society, and the 2019 Regional Tennis Champion. She attended Alderson Broaddus University for three years, where she was a Presidential Scholar, on the Dean’s List, and a keeper on the soccer team. Princess Cloie is a 2024 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and was on the Dean’s List.
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Congratulations!! Great job!
Congratulations Cloie !! You will be a Beautiful Princess !! Enjoy the Festival!! 🍁🍂🍁