The 47th
Annual MSAHF will be held
Oct. 15-18th, 2026
The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, an annual celebration, is more than a tribute to apples—it is a gathering of community, tradition, and the spirit of volunteerism that makes it all possible.
From the beginning, the festival has thrived because of the dedication of countless individuals who give their time and energy. Generations of volunteers, board members, and supporters have built something lasting, ensuring that each year brings people together in fellowship, fun, and pride in our heritage. This tradition of service have helped shape its enduring legacy.
This legacy of service has always been at the heart of the festival. Families, friends, and neighbors have joined hands to honor the past while shaping the future. Their commitment has helped the event grow into a beloved tradition that continues to strengthen the bonds of community.
Looking ahead, the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival is poised for even greater things. With new leadership, fresh ideas, and the same unwavering devotion to community, this event will continue to evolve while staying rooted in its proud history.
Thank you to all who have been a part of this beloved celebration. Whether you are volunteering, participating, or simply enjoying the festivities, your presence helps write the next chapter in this shared story.
2026 MSAHF Court
👑 Maid Elect - Brinkley Laine Miller (center in green)
🍏Maid Kara Marie Ball
🍏 Maid Eliza Patthoff McCarthy
🌹Princess Bailee Alisyn Weidman
🌹Princess Sarah Anna Elizabeth Barr
🌹Princess Faith Marie McDonald
🌹Princess Kaitlyn Sarah Hatfield
🌹Princess Delayne Ann Wilburn
🌹Princess Peyton Brooke Meske
🌹Princess Savannah Hope Parker
🌹Princess Ella Macenzie Cogswell
🌹Princess Regan Elizabeth Chancey
🌹Princess Marissa Alexis Cheshire
🌹Princess Carrington Leeann Marpole
🌹Princess Alivia Marie DeGraw
MINOR COURT
✨Junior Maiden Emersyn Ruth Dayhuff
✨Junior Maiden Laci Mae Walburn
✨Junior Maiden Audrey Eliza Wehmeyer
✨Junior Maiden Everley Kay Fields
✨Crown Bearer Oaklee Rose Rogers
✨Scepter Bearer Kennedy Faith Butler
✨Train Bearer Thatcher William Frankenberry
✨Court Jester Noelle Jayne Butler
✨Court Jester Ashton Maria Kolb
Group Photo Cutline
Minor Court first row L to R:
Junior Maiden Audrey Wehmeyer, Crown Bearer Oaklee Rogers,
Train Bearer Thatcher Frankenberry, Court Jester Noelle Butler, Scepter Bearer Kennedy Butler
Minor Court second row L to R:
Junior Maiden Emersyn Dayhuff, Junior Maiden Laci Mae Walburn,
Junior Maiden Everley Fields (not pictured Court Jester Ashton Kolb)
Maid-Elect & Maids, third row L to R:
Maid Kara Ball,
Maid-Elect (to be crowned Queen Pomona XLVII) Brinkley Miller,
Maid Eliza McCarthy
Princesses, fourth row L to R:
Princess Marissa Cheshire, Princess Ella Cogswell, Princess Peyton Meske, Princess Katie Hatfield, Princess Savannah Parker, Princess Bailee Weidman, Princess Faith McDonald, Princess Delayne Wilburn, Princess Sarah Barr, Princess Regan Chancey, Princess Carrington Marpole, Princess Alivia DeGraw
ABOUT OUR FESTIVAL
The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the apple industry- a valued part of the heritage of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Held every third weekend in October, it has become a treasured homecoming with festivities spanning over multiple days.
In the fall of 1979, business and community leaders in the Eastern Panhandle came together with the intention of creating a “signature event” to include all five counties of the broader area, which would become a staple of the Mountain State’s culture.
From this initial idea, the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival board set about organizing contests, entertainment and craft shows that showcase the apple orchard heritage of the area.
We hope you will make our festival an annual tradition that your family and friends look forward to being apart of for years to come!