Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival

Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the apple industry- a valued part of the heritage of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
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Held every third weekend in October, it is a treasured homecoming with festivities spanning multiple days.

👑Once the Crown Has Been Placed... Get Ready to Celebrate! 🎉Following the Coronation of Queen Pomona XLVII, join us for...
06/19/2026

👑Once the Crown Has Been Placed... Get Ready to Celebrate! 🎉
Following the Coronation of Queen Pomona XLVII, join us for the Queen's Reception and Grand Ball on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Martinsburg Holiday Inn!

Celebrate the start of Apple Harvest weekend with the newly crowned Queen Pomona, her Court, their cadets, and special festival guests during an evening filled with music, dancing, great food, and fun.

🎶 Live music by Cazhmiere
🍎 Heavy hors d'oeuvres
🥂 Cash bar
💃 Dancing and celebration

🕖 7 PM – 10 PM
📍 Martinsburg Holiday Inn

Gather your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and help us welcome the 2026 Royal Court as we kick off an unforgettable Apple Harvest weekend!

🎟️ Tickets are available now:
https://www.msahf.com/queen-s-reception

📣 Shout out to our Grand Ball sponsors: Jefferson Pharmacy, Butler Farms, Tari Jo's Dance Studio and The Cider Press at Taylors Farm Market

🌸 Save the Date! Tickets Are Now On Sale for the 2026 Pomona Ladies Brunch! 🌸Join us on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:...
06/18/2026

🌸 Save the Date! Tickets Are Now On Sale for the 2026 Pomona Ladies Brunch! 🌸

Join us on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM for one of the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival's most cherished traditions—the Pomona Ladies Brunch at📍 the Holiday Inn Martinsburg.

Each year, women from across the region gather for a beautiful morning of fellowship, inspiration, and celebration as we honor the generations of strong, successful women who have helped shape our community.

Your brunch experience includes:
🍏 A delicious apple-themed meal
📌 The signature Apple Pin keepsake gift
🎁 Giveaways from local businesses
✨ An inspiring message

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Purchase yours today at:
https://www.msahf.com/pomona-ladies-brunch

Grab your mother, daughter, sister, or friends and join us for a memorable morning celebrating women, leadership, and the traditions that make Apple Harvest Festival week so special.

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✨ Save the Date! Tickets Are Now On Sale for The Royal Gala 2026! ✨Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as we gather t...
06/16/2026

✨ Save the Date! Tickets Are Now On Sale for The Royal Gala 2026! ✨

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as we gather to celebrate the rich history, traditions, and people who have made the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival a treasured part of our community for nearly five decades.

📍 Hollywood Ballroom at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
🕠 Social Hour | 5:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner | 6:30 PM

The Royal Gala honors the roots of our apple industry and recognizes its lasting economic and social impact on our region. It is an evening of nostalgia, reflection, and celebration as we pay tribute to our festival's legacy and the individuals who have helped shape it over the years.

The evening will feature:
🍎 Recognition of our valued sponsors
🏆 Presentation of the 2026 Honored West Virginian
👑 Farewell address from 2025 Queen Pomona
🎓 Snowden Family Scholarship Presentation to outgoing queen
✨ Introduction of the 2026 Queen's Court and Maid Elect

A special thank you to our Event Sponsor, WVU Medicine, for helping make this memorable evening possible.

🎟️ Tickets are available now online: https://www.msahf.com/royal-gala

We invite you to join us as we kick off the 2026 Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival season in ROYAL fashion!

👠✨ Ruby & Rhinestones Returns October 8, 2026! ✨👠Ladies, it's time to start planning your shoes!Tickets are now on sale ...
06/16/2026

👠✨ Ruby & Rhinestones Returns October 8, 2026! ✨👠
Ladies, it's time to start planning your shoes!

Tickets are now on sale for one of the most anticipated Apple Harvest Festival traditions, back at The Venue by Brix27 in downtown Martinsburg!

Gather your girlfriends and join us for an evening of delicious food, dancing, fun, and festival spirit as we officially kick off Apple Harvest Festival season the week before the festival begins.

The highlight of the evening? Our famous Shoe Parade & Contest! Whether you create an Apple Harvest-inspired masterpiece, show off your patriotic pride, or coordinate a stunning group look, now is the time to start planning.

👠 New Shoe Contest Categories for 2026
🍎 Look at Them Apples – Best Apple Theme
🇺🇸 Red, White & Bling – Let's Get Patriotic!
🍏 Bushel of Beauties – Most Creative Group Head-to-Toe Look
🤠 Rhinestone Rodeo – Best Boots
🏆 The Crowd Favorite – People's Choice

Your ticket includes:
🍽️ Heavy hors d'oeuvres & assorted desserts
🍹 Complimentary signature cocktail
👑 Display of former Queen Pomona gowns
💃 Dancing & lots of girl time
👠 Shoe parade & contest with prizes for winners
🎁 A signature keepsake gift

Grab your friends, pick your category, and get ready for a sparkling night of fun before the official Apple Harvest Festival festivities begin!

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🍎👑 Community, connection, and a great day of learning!Queen Pomona Syrah George recently spent time volunteering at Hors...
06/08/2026

🍎👑 Community, connection, and a great day of learning!

Queen Pomona Syrah George recently spent time volunteering at Horses With Hearts when the Summit and Engage Class students from Salem Avenue School visited for a field trip at the end of May. It was a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the impact this incredible program has on local students.

The countdown is on! Less than ONE MONTH remains to secure your spot in the 2026 Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival S...
06/04/2026

The countdown is on! Less than ONE MONTH remains to secure your spot in the 2026 Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival Souvenir Magazine.🍎

This isn't just another publication. It's a festival tradition that families keep, revisit, and share throughout the season. If your business wants to be front and center during one of the largest community celebrations in the region, now is the time to claim your space.

Every year, this keepsake lands in the hands of thousands of festivalgoers. If your business isn't in it, you're missing a valuable opportunity to be seen where the community is already looking!

🗓 Deadline: July 1
Reserve now!
https://www.msahf.com/souvenirprogram

The clock is ticking. Secure your spot before the deadline!

From growing up surrounded by festival traditions to serving as our Queen Pomona XLVI with such grace and kindness, Syra...
05/26/2026

From growing up surrounded by festival traditions to serving as our Queen Pomona XLVI with such grace and kindness, Syrah George has left such a lasting mark on our festival. Today, we celebrate her graduation from Martinsburg High School! 🎓

As she begins this exciting next chapter and continues her education at Shepherd University, we celebrate not only her accomplishments, but the passion and joy she has poured into this community along the way.

Congratulations, Syrah! Your MSAHF family is so excited to see all you accomplish next. 🤍🍏

And as graduation season fills our community with celebration, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to ALL of the area graduates as they begin their own exciting new chapters. 🎓✨

🍎 The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival is a long-standing community tradition, and reserving an ad in the 2026 Souv...
05/22/2026

🍎 The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival is a long-standing community tradition, and reserving an ad in the 2026 Souvenir Magazine puts your business right in the middle of it.

This piece finds its way into homes across our region, gets looked through more than once, and keeps your business in front of local families leading up to the festival.

🗓 Ad Space Deadline: July 1
Reserve your spot ⬇️
https://www.msahf.com/souvenirprogram
Or request a form: [email protected]

✨ Reserve Your Spot at… The Makers Market ✨ The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival’s beloved Pop Up Shops & Arts Fair...
05/21/2026

✨ Reserve Your Spot at… The Makers Market ✨
The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival’s beloved Pop Up Shops & Arts Fair has a brand new name for 2026 — and we can’t wait to welcome you to The Makers Market! 🍎

This refreshed event will celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and small businesses that make our community so special. From handmade goods and boutique finds to original artwork, home décor, specialty treats, baked goods, candies, jams, and other delicious local favorites — The Makers Market will be a must-visit destination during festival weekend.

🛍 NOW SEEKING VENDORS!
Are you a maker, baker, artist, creator, boutique owner, candy maker, crafter, or small business looking to connect with thousands of festivalgoers? We’d love to have you join us!

Whether you create handcrafted items, sweet treats, gourmet snacks, or unique specialty products, this is your opportunity to showcase your business during one of the region’s most loved traditions. ❤️🍏

📍Vendor spaces are now open for applications. ➡️ Interested vendors should visit our website for all the details ad to download an app today: https://www.msahf.com/makers-market

🍏 Be part of a long-standing community tradition with a fresh new twist at The Makers Market!

Tradition starts with her.Love grows because of her. 🤍Happy Mother’s Day from our MSAHF family to yours 🍎Seeing Queen Po...
05/10/2026

Tradition starts with her.
Love grows because of her. 🤍

Happy Mother’s Day from our MSAHF family to yours 🍎

Seeing Queen Pomona alongside her mother and grandmother is a beautiful reminder that legacy isn’t just something we look back on, but it’s something we live out each day. Today, we honor the women who shape our families, our traditions, and our community in ways both big and small.

The love, strength, and grace passed down through generations are what make our traditions so meaningful. More than memories, it’s the quiet lessons, the steady support, and the example set across generations.

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