At the Jennings Randolph Federal Center Saturday, MSFF Director General Lisa Shaffer introduced Maids of Honor Ellyse Goddard and Macie Romero, along with this year’s royal minor court.

The West Virginia Highlanders performed during the ceremony, while two West Virginia Highland Dancers performed several traditional dances for the assembled crowd.

The Maids of Honor also presented Shaffer with a special gift presentation, and the MSFF assistant directors were all presented tokens of appreciation during the ceremony.

Pastor Michael Boggs delivered the ceremony’s invocation and benediction, expressing hope for a safe and joyous week’s celebration.

Two West Virginia Highland Dancers perform a traditional dance during Saturday’s official opening ceremony for the 87th Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins.

2025 MSFF Schedule of Events

Today

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Randolph County Senior Bazaar

Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

5-9 p.m. – Information Booth Open

Corner of Davis Avenue & 3rd Street

7 p.m. – Parade of Pets & Pet Show

Elkins High School Gymnasium

Registration 6 p.m.

7 p.m. – Carson Peters & Iron Mountain

Citizens Bank of WV Festival Stage

Rotary Amphitheater, Elkins Town Square

Tuesday

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Randolph County Senior Bazaar

Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – MSFF & Student Fall Juried Arts Exhibition with Seneca Trail Artists Guild

The Arts Center

4-5:30 p.m. – Public Tours of Historic Governor Kump House

Centennial Exhibit

401 Randolph Avenue (across from Kroger)

5-9 p.m. – Information Booth Open

Corner of Davis Avenue & 3rd Street

7 p.m. Elkins’ Got Talent

Citizens Bank of WV Festival Stage

Rotary Amphitheater, Elkins Town Square

Wednesday

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Primitive Campers Exhibit

Davis & Elkins College Front Lawn

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Randolph County Senior Bazaar

Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – MSFF & Student Fall Juried Arts Exhibition with Seneca Trail Artists Guild

Show Reception 4- 6 p.m.

5-9 p.m. – Information Booth Open

Corner of Davis Avenue & 3rd Street

6-7 p.m. – Photography Participant Reception

Elkins/Randolph County YMCA

6:30 p.m. – A Night of Dance

Harper McNeely Auditorium Davis & Elkins College