Save the Date for 87th Forest Festival
September 27 – October 5, 2025
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, 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.
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.”
Videos from the Mountain State Forest Festival
Volunteers
Announcing Royal Scout Nicholas Robert Rizzio! 🍁
Nicholas is the son of Bryan and Tammie Rizzio of Beverly. He is the grandson of Mark and Christine Rizzio of Beverly, Diana and Jim Brock of Morgantown, and the late Howard Murphy, Jr. He has one sister, Morgan Rizzio.
In the fall, Nicholas will be a seventh grade student at Elkins Middle School. He has participated in Elkins Little League for eight years and Jerry West basketball for six years. Nicholas enjoys hunting, fishing, and crabbing during annual trips to the eastern shore. He attends the First Baptist Church of Elkins. Nicholas’s mother served as a Princess in 1999 and has had cousins serve as both Royal Trumpeters and Princesses. Nicholas has been in Boy Scouts for six years and is representing Troop #66.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #elkinswv #embracenaturescharm #msff2025
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations!!🍁
Congratulations Nick!
Congratulations
Announcing Royal Scout Grant Simon Harper! 🍁
Grant is the son of Daniel and Lynne Harper of Elkins. He is the grandson of Norma Harper of the Harding Community and Esther Perkins of Delmont, PA. He has one brother, Elliot, and one sister, Holly.
In the fall, Grant will be entering the seventh grade at Elkins Middle School, where he plays the trumpet in the band. He is an active member of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, where he volunteers as an Acolyte, greeter, and coffee hour host. Grant has dedicated many hours of volunteer work to the Common Ground Cafe feeding ministry. Due to his love of cats, Grant plans a career in veterinary medicine. In his free time, he enjoys online gaming with his siblings and friends. Grant has been in Boy Scouts for seven years and is representing Troop #88.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #ElkinsWV #embracenaturescharm #MSFF2025
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations!!🍁
Congratulations Grant!
Announcing Royal Scout Madison Claire Shifflett! 🍁
Madison is the daughter of Natisha Summerfield of Elkins and Christopher Shifflett of Thornton. She is the granddaughter of Marc and Roxann Haney of Valley Head, Doug and Dian Shifflett of Parsons, and Vicki Fitzgerald of Harman.
In the fall, Madison will be entering the sixth grade at Elkins Middle School, where she plans on participating in the band. In her free time, she enjoys cheerleading, gymnastics with Axis Training, dance with Dance by Farrah, and spending time with her family. She attends Elkins Family Worship Center where she helps in the nursery. Madison has been in Girl Scouts for seven years and is representing Troop #10142.
#forestfestivalwv #RandolphCountyWV #ElkinsWV #embracenaturescharm #MSFF2025
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations!!🍁
Congratulations Madison!