Scenes from the 2026 Forest Festival

The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie
Pierslyn Farley rides on the Woodly the Elf float during the MSFF Grand Feature Parade Saturday.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley
The Elkins High School Marching Band warms up before performing at the MSFF Jack Basil Band Spectacular Saturday.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson
Country music star Cletus T. Judd performs at Elkins Town Square during the Forest Festival.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie
Tygarts Valley Volunteer Fire Department members and youth supporters prepare to ride through the MSFF Fireman’s Parade.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie
A trio of dancers prepare to compete in the MSFF Highland Dance Competition.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie
A tanker for the Junior Volunteer Fire Department is touched up just before the start of the MSFF Fireman’s Parade.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony Gaynor
Local youngsters enjoy a demonstration from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History during the MSFF Kids Day in the Park.

The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony Gaynor
Youngsters enjoy the activities at the MSFF Kids Day in the Park in Elkins City Park.