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
Join us Saturday, September 27, 2025, 4:00 - 8:00 PM for the Chili Cook-off during the Kickoff Party!
Whether you’re reeling in big catches at the Bass Tournament, pedaling through Woodly’s Great Gravel Adventure, cruising in the Poker Run, rolling in Irish Road Bowling, or tossing bags at the Cornhole Tournament - cap off your day with an evening full of fun and entertainment!
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Announcing Princess Karlie Kennedy Priddy! 🍁
Princess Karlie Kennedy Priddy was appointed by WV Senator Brian Helton. She is the daughter of Angela Priddy and Frank Priddy of Beckley. She is the granddaughter of Larry and Janie Priddy of Crab Orchard, and Randy and Donna Venable, also of Crab Orchard. Princess Karlie has one brother, Zack, and two sisters, Layla and Lexi.
Karlie is a 2022 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists. In the fall, Princess Karlie will be a senior at West Virginia University, where she received the WVU Institute of Technology Sophomore Academic Excellence Award and Outstanding Service Award in Chemistry.
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Announcing Princess Alexis Danielle Findley! 🍁
Princess Alexis Danielle Findley was appointed by WV Senator Bill Hamilton. She is the daughter of Christopher and Nicole Findley of Belington. She is the granddaughter of Mark and Kay Findley of Belington and Mike and Susan Frey of Moatsville. Princess Alexis has two sisters, Hailey and Abigail Findley.
Alexis is a 2024 Cum Laude graduate of Philip Barbour High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and Honor Band. She is the former Ten Mile 4H Club President and Ten Mile 4H Club Health Officer. In the fall, Princess Alexis will be a sophomore at West Virginia Northern Community College.
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