Early October, running roughly a week and ending on the first full weekend

Where to stay for Mountain State Forest Festival

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Early October, running roughly a week and ending on the first full weekend

Exact dates are confirmed by the organizers each year.

All lodging in Elkins

The oldest and largest festival in West Virginia, held in Elkins since 1930, with the coronation of Queen Silvia, two parades, a carnival and lumberjack competitions. It draws crowds well beyond the size of the town.

Where do you stay for Mountain State Forest Festival?

Elkins is where Mountain State Forest Festival happens, so it is the first place to look, with Buckhannon, Davis and Parsons the usual fallback once it fills.

It runs early october, running roughly a week and ending on the first full weekend, and lodging nearby books up well before it.

When it happens
Early October, running roughly a week and ending on the first full weekend
Time of year
September and October
Where it happens
Elkins, West Virginia
If the town is full, try
Buckhannon, Davis, Parsons, Weston, Canaan Valley

BookWV does not sell event tickets. Starting rates only.

Nothing listed for this yet

There is nothing listed near Mountain State Forest Festival yet. If you own a place nearby, you can add it.

This is one of the weekends in West Virginia where demand outruns supply every year.

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Mountain State Forest Festival: what people ask

When is Mountain State Forest Festival?
Mountain State Forest Festival is held on the early October, running roughly a week and ending on the first full weekend in September and October each year.
How far ahead does lodging book up for Mountain State Forest Festival?
Elkins has limited rooms and books out months ahead for festival week, with the Grand Feature Parade Saturday the tightest night. Travelers spill into Beverly, Buckhannon, Davis, Parsons and Weston.
Where do people stay when Elkins sells out?
Buckhannon, Davis, Parsons and Weston are the places travelers most often end up staying, rather than simply the nearest points on a map.
Where should I stay for Mountain State Forest Festival?
Elkins is where the event takes place, so it is the first place to look, and Buckhannon, Davis and Parsons are where visitors generally end up once it is fully booked. Elkins has limited rooms and books out months ahead for festival week, with the Grand Feature Parade Saturday the tightest night.
How much does lodging cost during Mountain State Forest Festival?
Rates are typically higher than they are a week or two before or after the event, and minimum stays are common. Booking early is what saves money here rather than waiting for a late deal, because there is rarely any late availability to discount.