Save the Date for the 88th Forest Festival
September 26 – October 4, 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
Jester Clinics start tonight at Elkins High School. 🤸♀️88th Mountain State Forest Festival Jester Clinics are happening soon!
Information packets are available at the MSFF Office 10 11th Street or at the Informational Meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at the MSFF Office. 🤸
Clinics Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23
Tryouts Saturday, April 25
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Join us Saturday, June 13 for our third Bag Bingo event!
Follow the event page to see all bags that will be up for grabs. 👛
www.forestfestival.com/bag-bingo/
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #ElkinsWV #AutumnInColor #msff2026
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Debbie Mitchell Lydia Wamsley Amie Wamsley??? We could use a girls day!
Valerie Eye
Mckenzie Laccone
Join us for the 2nd Annual Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure on Saturday, September 19, 2026! 🚴
Registration is live at www.bikereg.com/woodlys-great-gravel-adventure
Joey's Bike Shop LLC
WV Gravel Series
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Jester Clinics start tonight at Elkins High School. 🤸♀️88th Mountain State Forest Festival Jester Clinics are happening soon!
Information packets are available at the MSFF Office 10 11th Street or at the Informational Meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at the MSFF Office. 🤸
Clinics Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23
Tryouts Saturday, April 25
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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Join us Saturday, June 13 for our third Bag Bingo event!
Follow the event page to see all bags that will be up for grabs. 👛
www.forestfestival.com/bag-bingo/
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #ElkinsWV #AutumnInColor #msff2026
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Debbie Mitchell Lydia Wamsley Amie Wamsley??? We could use a girls day!
Valerie Eye
Mckenzie Laccone
Join us for the 2nd Annual Woodly's Great Gravel Adventure on Saturday, September 19, 2026! 🚴
Registration is live at www.bikereg.com/woodlys-great-gravel-adventure
Joey's Bike Shop LLC
WV Gravel Series
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #autumnincolor #msff2026
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