Mountain State Forest Festival 2026
The 88th Mountain State Forest Festival (Sept 26‑Oct 4, 2026) in Elkins, WV offers a wide‑range of attractions. Athletic events include a 10K/5K race, golf tournament, bass fishing, and a lumberjack contest. Cultural and performance highlights feature a Highland dance competition, band field show, Irish road bowling, firemen’s parade, grand feature parade, and a royal coronation with a Queen’s Ball. Family‑friendly activities comprise a children’s parade, pet show, carnival, bag bingo, corn‑hole tournament, and a chili cook‑off. Arts and crafts are showcased through a juried art exhibit, quilt show, photography contest, forestry wood products display, and various arts‑craft vendors. Additional events include a car show, tennis/pickleball/racquetball matches, Woodly’s Great Gravel Adventure bike race, and a distinguished guest dinner, drawing over 75,000 visitors.
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Elkins - Elkins, West Virginia, USA