Join us for the 46th
annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival Oct. 16-19th, 2025
It is a true joy to welcome you to this year’s Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival. This 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 is personal to me. My aunt, Marge VanMetre, was one of the original board members, and her dedication to the festival 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 for being part of this year’s celebration. Whether you are volunteering, participating, or simply enjoying the festivities, your presence helps write the next chapter in this shared story.
With gratitude,
Susan Snowden
President, Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival
2025 Court Announced!
👑 Maid Elect - Syrah George
🍏Maid Aryanna Martin
🍏 Maid Kailey Ruiz
🌹Princess Hayley Marie Silkworth
🌹Princess Keira Joelyne Foltz,
🌹Princess Zora Bess Grantham
🌹Princess Samantha Rose Mallow
🌹Princess Zoe Lynn Alwin
🌹Princess Audrey Claire Campbell
🌹Princess Kelly Elizabeth McCune
🌹Princess Sarah Grace Evans
🌹Princess Leigha Allyn DeMarco
🌹Princess Cheyanne Minnick-Buhrts
🌹Princess Brynn Evelyn Miller
🌹Princess Braelyn Melissa Brown
MINOR COURT
✨Junior Maiden E’layiah Jarquin
✨Junior Maiden Harleigh Gantt
✨Crown Bearer Braelyn Funk
✨Scepter Bearer Ashby Carper
✨Train Bearer Sutton Taylor
✨Train Bearer Jerry Hott
✨Court Jester Avery Howell
✨Court Jester Bryley Fields
Group Photo Cutline
Minor Court first row L to R:
Train Bearer Sutton Taylor, Court Jester Avery Howell, Court Jester Bryley Fields, Scepter Bearer Ashby Carper, and Train Bearer Jerry Hott.
Minor Court second row L to R:
Junior Maiden Harleigh Gantt, Crown Bearer Braelyn Funk, and Junior Maiden E’layiah Jarquin
Queen & Her Court third row L to R:
Princess Brynn Miller, Princess Hayley Silkworth, Princess Keira Foltz, Princess Zora Grantham, Princess Samantha Mallow, Princess Zoe Alwin, Maid Aryanna Martin, Maid-Elect (to be crowned Queen Pomona XLVI) Syrah George, Maid Kailey Ruiz, Princess Sarah Evans, Princess Kelly McCune, Princess Audrey CampbellPrincess Leigha DeMarco, Princess Cheyanne Minnick-Buhrts, and Princess Braelyn Brown.
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!