Mountain State Forest Festival
About this event
The Mountain State Forest Festival is a cultural festival in Elkins, West Virginia, at Downtown Elkins and Randolph County. The 2026 event takes place Sep 26 – Oct 4, 2026. One of West Virginia's largest and oldest autumn festivals, celebrating the 88th edition in 2026 with the theme Autumn in Color. Royal coronation, grand feature and firemen's parades, lumberjack contests, juried art and quilt shows, forestry exhibits, Highland dance, and nine days of pageantry draw more than 75,000 visitors to Randolph County each fall.
Annual, late September through early October
Location & directions
Downtown Elkins and Randolph County, Elkins, WV 26241
Frequently asked questions
When is Mountain State Forest Festival 2026?
Mountain State Forest Festival takes place Sep 26 – Oct 4, 2026 in Elkins, West Virginia. Annual, late September through early October
Where is Mountain State Forest Festival held?
Mountain State Forest Festival is held in Elkins, West Virginia, at Downtown Elkins and Randolph County, Elkins, WV 26241.
What is Mountain State Forest Festival?
One of West Virginia's largest and oldest autumn festivals, celebrating the 88th edition in 2026 with the theme Autumn in Color.
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