Has the Mountain State Forest Festival been Cancelled?

ELKINS — The Mountain State Forest Festival Association Board of Directors has announced they have canceled the 2021 celebration amid concerns of the current surge in coronavirus infections. The 2021 MSFF had been scheduled to take place Oct. 2 – Oct.

Where is the Mountain State Forest Festival held?

Elkins, WV
Mountain State Forest Festival | Elkins, WV.

What county is the Strawberry Festival in WV?

Upshur County
WV Strawberry Festival – Visit Upshur County.

When did the Mountain State Forest Festival start?

1930
The Mountain State Forest Festival originated in 1930 and immediately attracted national attention. Dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the state’s natural resources it annually attracts around 125,000 visitors depending upon the weather.

In which festival is the coronation of Queen Silvia held each October in Elkins?

the Forest Festival
The coronation of Queen Silvia by the governor of West Virginia is a highlight of the Forest Festival. Although the two maids of honor and the minor court come from Elkins, the queen must come from another county and the 40 princesses from all over the state, making the festival truly statewide.

What county is Buckhannon WV in?

Buckhannon/Counties
Buckhannon, city, seat (1851) of Upshur county, north-central West Virginia, U.S., on the Buckhannon River. Settled in 1770, it was named for a local Delaware Indian chief, Buck-on-ge-ha-non, or Buckongahelas. The town site was platted in 1815 by Colonel Edward Jackson, grandfather of Confederate general Thomas J.

How many tourists come to the Mountain State Forest Festival each year?

Dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the state’s natural resources it annually attracts around 125,000 visitors depending upon the weather. Visitors may reach 200,000 or more whenever there is a Presidential visit to the mountain town of Elkins.

Is Elkins WV in the mountains?

Elkins is a mountain oasis rich with history, outdoor fun and beautiful art. Located right on the edge of the Monongahela National Forest, this quaint city makes it easy to play in the mountains while staying in luxury.