Maid Silvia Meets the Public
Annual luncheon offered at Graceland
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ELKINS – Maid Silvia and part of her royal court were celebrated during the Mountain State Forest Festival’s annual Maid Silvia’s Luncheon.
Maid Silvia LXXXVIII Emma Grace Snyder and her royal minor court were joined by friends, family, Mountain State Forest Festival officials and local leaders for the annual event on Tuesday. Snyder was accompanied by Maids of Honor Kendall Rayann Corley and Grace Elizabeth Parsons.
The luncheon took place at Graceland on the campus of Davis & Elkins College, and guests were treated to a meal catered by Henry's at Graceland Inn. The event itself is sponsored by Joyce Allen, a retired educator, civic leader and dedicated philanthropist.
In his opening remarks before the luncheon began, 88th Mountain State Forest Festival Executive Director Nathaniel Bonnell said he hoped Festival Week creates many memories for Snyder and her court that they will treasure for years to come.
“As we start off the week and we kick off Festival Week, and we get underway, I encourage you take it all in,” Bonnell said. “The sights, the sounds, the smells of the Forest Festival. Enjoy the fall colors, the pageantry, the music, the excitement and, of course, the great Festival and carnival food.
“Most of all, take time to enjoy the people who make this festival so special. Visit old friends, make new memories and enjoy everything the week has to offer.”
A special thank you was also given to Allen, who Bonnell called a “true patron and friend of the Forest Festival.”
2026 MSFF Schedule of Events
TODAY
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar
Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Kids Day in the Park
Elkins City Park
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Elkins City Park Events
Elkins City Park
(Shows primarily in the morning for Kids Day in the Park)
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Log Cabin Quilters'
Guild Quilt Show
Elkins/Randolph County YMCA
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mountain Weavers Guild
Elkins/Randolph County YMCA
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Photography Exhibit
The Railyard
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Forestry & Wood Products Exhibit & WV Christmas Tree Growers Association
The Railyard
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. MSFF Crafts & More
The Railyard
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. GFWC Woman's Club of Elkins Juried Arts & Craft Show
Martin Fieldhouse of Davis & Elkins College
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Primitive Campers Exhibit
Davis & Elkins College Front Lawn
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Darden Mill Exhibit
Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Art Center's Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition
The Arts Center
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Log-A-Load for Kids
Newlon's International Log Inspection/Log Auction
Ward Road
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Public Tours of Historic Governor Kump House
401 Randolph Avenue (across from Kroger)
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Information Booth Open Corner of Davis Avenue & 3rd Street
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Distinguished Guest Dinner
Phil Gainer Community Center
7 p.m. CONCERT
Cledus T. Judd
Citizens Bank Festival Stage
Rotary Amphitheater at Elkins Town Square
* Inclement Weather Location:
Elkins High School
FRIDAY
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar
Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Elkins City Park Events
Elkins City Park
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Log Cabin Quilters' Guild Quilt Show
Elkins/Randolph County YMCA
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mountain Weavers Guild
Elkins/Randolph County YMCA
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Photography Exhibit
The Railyard
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Forestry & Wood Products Exhibit & WV Christmas
Tree Growers Association
The Railyard
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. MSFF Crafts & More
The Railyard
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. GFWC Woman's Club of Elkins Juried Arts & Craft Show
Martin Fieldhouse of Davis & Elkins College
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Primitive Campers Exhibit
Davis & Elkins College Front Lawn
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Darden Mill Exhibit
Appalachian Forest Discovery Center
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Art Center's Annual Fall Juried Art Exhibition
The Arts Center
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Information Booth Open
Corner of Davis Avenue & 3rd Street
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Pre-Coronation Music & Entertainment
Citizens Bank of WV Amphitheater at Davis & Elkins College
2 p.m. Coronation of Maid Silvia
Citizens Bank of WV Amphitheater at Davis & Elkins College
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. EHS Alumni Association Open House
American Legion
7:30 p.m. Elkins Volunteer Fire Department Fireman's Parade
Davis & Randolph Avenues
9 p.m. Queen's Ball
Phil Gainer Community Center
Mountain State Forest Festival Queen's Department Director Megan Casto, left, introduces Emma Grace Snyder, right, before the luncheon begins.