Friday, September 2, 20165:00 p.m. Tennis Tournament The Katherine S. Thomas Tennis Center of Davis & Elkins College

Saturday, September 3, 201610:00 a.m. Tennis Tournament The Katherine S. Thomas Tennis Center of Davis & Elkins College

Sunday, September 4, 201610:00 a.m. Tennis Tournament The Katherine S. Thomas Tennis Center of Davis & Elkins College

monday, September 5, 2016 Labor Day

Saturday, September 10, 2016 Celebrate Will Shaw’s Original Tough Mudder!: High School Invitational and Open Cross Country Races Allen Athletic Fields of Davis & Elkins College9:30 a.m. Varsity Boys (5K) 10:15 a.m. Varsity Girls (5K) 11:00 a.m. Combined J.V. (5K) 12:00 noon Open (5K)

Friday, September 16, 20166:00 p.m. M. S. F. F. 50 Motorcycle and ATV Race: Cruise In and Meet/Greet the Racers Pizza Hut, 513 Harrison Avenue

Saturday, September 17, 20166:00 a.m. Bass Fishing Classic: Boat Launch Scott Ford Road

7:00 a.m. Gates Open M. S. F. F. 50 Motorcycle and ATV Race Jimtown, WV

3:00 p.m. Bass Fishing Classic: Weigh-In Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square

Sunday, September 18, 20161:00 p.m. September Shoot-Out Skeet Shooting Tournament A Mountain Clays- Meadowbrook Rd., Bridgeport, WV

Sunday, September 25, 20162:00 p.m. West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Sponsored by the Randolph County Community Arts Center and the Snowshoe Foundation Myles Center for the Arts/Harper-McNeeley Auditorium of Davis & Elkins College Reception to follow in the Joni and Buck Smith Arts Forum of Davis & Elkins College

Saturday, october 1, 20168:30 a.m. Rock the Block: 5K and 10K Run/Walk 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Runners and Walkers Step Off 8:45 a.m. Children’s Run Step-Off Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m. Horseshoe Singles and Cornhole Tournament Elkins City Park

11:00 a.m. Official Opening Ceremony Federal Building Plaza

12:00 noon Strongest Man in the Forest Competition Featuring Phil Pfister, Met-Rex World’s Strongest Man (2006) (Celebrating its 10th Anniversary with the Mountain State Forest Festival) Wimer Field, South Davis Avenue

1:30 p.m. Irish Road Bowling Georgetown Road

2:00 p.m. Celebrate Appalachia! Banjos, Burgers, and Beer Festival • West Virginia Open Fiddle and Banjo Contest Hosted by the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College • Burger Cook-Off • Craft Beer and West Virginia Wine 12:00 noon Registration for the West Virginia Open Fiddle and Banjo Contest Outdoor Amphitheatre of Davis & Elkins College Inclement Weather Location: Elkins Recreation and Event Center (the former Elkins National Guard Armory)

6:30 p.m. Doors Open The Magic of Autumn Featuring Elkins Native,7:30 p.m. Show Starts Illusionist Joshua Jordan Hosted by the Campus Activities Board of Davis & Elkins College and Sponsored by Elkins Express Care Myles Center for the Arts/Harper-McNeeley Auditorium of Davis & Elkins College

Sunday, october 2, 201612:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

1:00 p.m. Horseshoe Doubles and Cornhole Tournament Elkins City Park

1:45 p.m. Parade of Children Line Up Theme: “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” Corner of Twelfth Street and South Davis Avenue

2:30 p.m. Parade of Children Steps Off Sponsored by Beander’s, Masterpiece Rentals, Inc., and Elkins Express Care Corner of Twelfth Street and South Davis Avenue Inclement Weather Date/Time/Place: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Elkins High School

3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Pardi Gras: A Festival for Children Theme: “The Home of the Galaxy” Free Family Oriented Activities Featuring TRONsystem Laser Tag Sponsored by Beander’s, Masterpiece Rentals, Inc., and Elkins Express Care Downtown Elkins, location(s) T.B.A. Inclement Weather Date/Time/Place: T.B.A.

7:00 p.m. Blue Jupiter A Cappella Quartet Downtown Stage Free Entertainment Sponsored by Citizens Bank of West Virginia and Mike Ross Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square Special Note: Wish Lanterns will be available for purchase following the performance.

monday, october 3, 20169:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

7:00 p.m. Parade of Pets and Pet Show Elkins High School

7:00 p.m. Celebrate the Spirit! An evening of Contemporary Christian and Gospel Music Featuring The Franks Family with Special Guest, Curt Anderson Downtown Stage Free Entertainment Sponsored by Citizens Bank of West Virginia and Mike Ross Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square

tueSday, october 4, 2016 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

7:00 p.m. Comedy Caravan Night Downtown Stage Free Entertainment Sponsored by Citizens Bank of West Virginia and Mike Ross Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square

WedneSday, october 5, 20169:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Primitive Campground Exhibit Davis & Elkins College Front Campus Lawn

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mountain Weavers Guild Darden Mill Museum/Art Gallery, 2 1/2 Railroad Avenue

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Photography Exhibit Reception Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Randolph County Community Arts Center/Seneca Trail Artist Guild Juried Art Show Reception Randolph County Community Arts Center, Randolph Avenue

7:00 p.m. Celebrate Dance! Downtown Stage Free Entertainment Sponsored by Citizens Bank of West Virginia and Mike Ross Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square Special Note: An evening of dance, celebrating the talent of local dance studios.

thurSday, october 6, 2016(ALL EXHIBITS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Log Inspection For Log-A-Load for Kids Log Auction Newlons International, Rt. 219 and 250 South

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar Randolph County Senior Center, Fifth Street

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kid’s Day at the Festival Elkins City Park, Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A., Davis & Elkins College

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. City Park Events (Shows primarily in the morning for Kid’s Day at the Festival) Elkins City Park • Bird’s Eye View Circus of Toledo, OH • The Good Zoo of Oglebay Resort and Conference Center • Jerry Brown, The Monkey Man • Magic of Louis Paul • Fun Time Train • Conservation Village • The Chainsaw Chix, Aya Blaine • Shingle Cutting/Branding - Wood Mizer/Jerry Allen • Glass Blowing - Appalachian Glass • Vendors/Exhibits

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Crafts and More First United Methodist Church, Kerens Avenue Special Note: The Mountain State Forest Festival Store will be located in the Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Photography Exhibit/Contest Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. GFWC Women’s Club of Elkins Juried Arts & Crafts Show Memorial Gymnasium/Martin Field House of Davis & Elkins College

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Log Cabin Quilters: Free Quilt Show Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Randolph County Community Arts Center/Seneca Trail Artist Guild Juried Art Show Randolph County Community Arts Center, Randolph Avenue

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Forestry and Wood Products Exhibit and WV Christmas Tree Growers Association Exhibit Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Primitive Campground Exhibit Davis & Elkins College Front Campus Lawn

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mountain Weavers Guild Darden Mill Museum/Art Gallery, 2 1/2 Railroad Avenue

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Log-A-Load For Kids Auction Newlons International, Rt. 219 and 250 South

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

6:30 p.m. Distinguished Guest Dinner Sponsored by Colonial Motors and Randolph County Convention and Visitors Bureau Elkins Recreation and Event Center (the former Elkins National Guard Armory) Get Acquainted Party Following the Distinguished Guest Dinner Halliehurst Mansion of Davis & Elkins College

7:00 p.m. Variety Talent Show Downtown Stage Free Entertainment Sponsored by Citizens Bank of West Virginia and Mike Ross Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square

Friday, october 7, 2016(ALL EXHIBITS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Randolph County Senior Bazaar Randolph County Senior Center, 5th Street

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. CITY PARK EVENTS (Shows throughout the day) Elkins City Park • Bird’s Eye View Circus of Toledo, OH • Balloons with Louis Paul • Jerry Brown, The Monkey Man • Ohio Burn Unit Juggling Show • Fun Time Train • Conservation Village • The Chainsaw Chix, Aya Blaine • Shingle Cutting/Branding - Wood Mizer/Jerry Allen • Glass Blowing - Appalachian Glass • Vendors/Exhibits

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. GFWC Women’s Club of Elkins Juried Arts & Crafts Show Memorial Gymnasium/Martin Field House of Davis & Elkins College

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Randolph County Community Arts Center/Seneca Trail Artist Guild Juried Art Show Randolph County Community Arts Center, Randolph Avenue

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Crafts and More First United Methodist Church, Kerens Avenue Special Note: The Mountain State Forest Festival Store will be located in the Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Photography Exhibit/Contest Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Log Cabin Quilters: Free Quilt Show Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Forestry and Wood Products Exhibit and WV Christmas Tree Growers Association Exhibit Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Primitive Campground Exhibit Davis & Elkins College Front Campus Lawn

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mountain Weavers Guild Darden Mill Museum/Art Gallery, 2 1/2 Railroad Avenue

11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Pre-Coronation Music and Entertainment Outdoor Amphitheatre of Davis & Elkins College

2:00 p.m. Coronation of Maid Silvia LXXX Outdoor Amphitheatre of Davis & Elkins College Special Note: Queen’s Reception to immediately follow Coronation at the Halliehurst Mansion of Davis & Elkins College.

6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Elkins High School Alumni Association Open House American Legion, Fourth Street Special Note: Graduates and Friends welcome.

6:00 p.m. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team Exhibition Downtown Elkins, Fourth Street and Davis Avenue

7:00 p.m. The Ohio Burn Unit Exhibition Downtown Elkins, Fourth Street and Davis Avenue

8:00 p.m. Elkins Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Parade Downtown Elkins

9:00 p.m. Queen’s Ball Featuring DJ Steve Spin, Bird’s Eye View Circus, and Ohio Burn Unit Elkins Recreation and Event Center (the former Elkins National Guard Armory)

9:30 p.m. Block Party Featuring Michael Bonnett and Rivers Edge, Ohio Burn Unit, Bird’s Eye View Circus, and D.J. Frost Hosted and sponsored by El Gran Sabor Downtown Elkins, Kerens Avenue

Saturday, october 8, 20168:00 a.m. Lumberjack Contest Outdoor Amphitheatre of Davis & Elkins College

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Log Cabin Quilters: Free Quilt Show Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. City Park Events (Shows throughout the day) Elkins City Park • Bird’s Eye View Circus of Toledo, OH • Balloons with Louis Paul • Jerry Brown, The Monkey Man • Ohio Burn Unit Juggling Show • Fun Time Train • Conservation Village • The Chainsaw Chix, Aya Blaine • Shingle Cutting/Branding - Wood Mizer/Jerry Allen • Glass Blowing - Appalachian Glass • Vendors/Exhibits

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. GFWC Women’s Club of Elkins Juried Arts & Crafts Show Memorial Gymnasium/Martin Field House of Davis & Elkins College

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Crafts and More First United Methodist Church, Kerens Avenue Special Note: The Mountain State Forest Festival Store will be located in the Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Photography Exhibit/Contest Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Primitive Campground Exhibit Davis & Elkins College Front Campus Lawn

9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Forestry and Wood Products Exhibit and WV Christmas Tree Growers Association Exhibit Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A.

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Randolph County Community Arts Center/Seneca Trail Artist Guild Juried Art Show Randolph County Community Arts Center, Randolph Avenue

9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mountain Weavers Guild Darden Mill Museum/Art Gallery, 2 1/2 Railroad Avenue

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Information Booth Open Mountain State Forest Festival Programs and Information Downtown Elkins, corner of Davis Avenue and Third Street

10:30 a.m. Miniature Horse Show Presented by the West Virginia Any Mini Horse Club Davis & Elkins College Front Campus Lawn

11:00 a.m. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team Exhibition Downtown Elkins, Fourth Street and Davis Avenue

1:00 p.m. Antique and Classic Street Rod Car Parade Twelfth Street down Davis Avenue up Randolph Avenue

1:15 p.m. Special Units and Log Truck Parade Twelfth Street down Davis Avenue up Randolph Avenue

1:30 p.m. Grand Feature Parade Featuring “The Pride of West Virginia” - The Mountaineer Marching Band Sponsored by Polino Contracting, Inc. Twelfth Street down Davis Avenue up Randolph Avenue

4:00 p.m. Hills Bros. Racing Inc. Presents the Raminator Monster Truck Exhibition Sponsored by Elkins Automotive/New Dodge, Ford, Chrysler, Ram Around Downtown Stage, Elkins Town Square

5:00 p.m. Band Field Show Featuring “The Pride of West Virginia” - The Mountaineer Marching Band Wimer Field, South Davis Avenue

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tailgate Party Augusta Dance Pavilion of Davis & Elkins College

6:30 p.m. Doors Open Mountain Stage with Larry Groce 7:30 p.m. Show Starts Sponsored by West Virginia Lottery and First Energy Myles Center for the Arts/Harper-McNeeley Auditorium of Davis & Elkins College

Sunday, october 9, 20167:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Buckwheat Cake and Sausage Feed Izaak Walton League, Mountaineer Chapter Lodge Files Creek Road

9:00 a.m. 3D Target Shoot Appalachian Bow Hunter’s Association, Kingsville Road

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Hike at Timberline Resort through the Domain of Queen Silvia LXXX Davis & Elkins College: Meet on porch of Halliehurst Mansion at 8:45 a.m. Special Note: Please contact the Mountain State Forest Festival Office for more information.

10:00 a.m. Muzzleloading Contest Tygart Valley Muzzleloading Range, Files Creek Road

2:00 p.m. Official Closing Ceremony Federal Building Plaza

Saturday, october 1, 2016 - Sunday, october 9, 2016 Gambill Amusements (Carnival) Downtown Elkins

Saturday, december 10, 201610:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Holiday Home Tour Special Note: Begin at the Halliehurst Mansion of Davis & Elkins College and then board the Davis & Elkins College Shuttle Bus to tour around Elkins.

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