Texas State Forest Festival

Texas State Forest Festival ๐ŸŽข ๐ŸŽก ๐ŸŒญ ๐ŸŽ‰ The Angelina County Chamber of Commerce began the Texas State Forest Festival in 1938, which was held as an annual county fair event until 1953.

With the existing Chamber sponsoring the Youth Fair as part of the event, the Texas State Forest Festival was held on the 30+ acres where Lufkin Middle School currently is located, and drew crowds reaching 8,000! In 1984, the Chamber board reviewed and revised the Texas State Forest Festival as an annual event, and merged its activities with the Southern Hushpuppy Championships in May 1985. The Te

xas State Forest Festival moved to its September date in 1988. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 36th Annual Texas State Forest Festival was re-branded as the Fall Forest Festival on First Street held in November 2020. In 2021, the Texas State Forest Festival is back and better than ever happening September 16-19, 2021. The Texas State Forest Festival hosts several competitions, which includes: the East Texas Cheerleading Championships, the Southern Hushpuppy Championships, the East Texas Pom-Pon/Dance Team Competition, the Miss Forest Festival and Little Mr. Timberjack Pageant, the Pineywoods Class Car Show, and introducing in 2021 is the Big Axe BBQ Competition. Currently, the Texas State Forest Festival draws crowds approaching 14,000 and generates a net profit of $50,000 per year โ€“ a tremendous accomplishment for an event 35 years old! Annually, the Texas State Forest Festival requires over 150 volunteers working about 2,500 hours to stage the event, and continues to be one of the premier annual events in East Texas!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tyler Hendricks, a talented musician and half of The Hopeful Few, who performed...
11/22/2024

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tyler Hendricks, a talented musician and half of The Hopeful Few, who performed with his wife, Kelsie, at the Texas State Forest Festival in 2023 and 2024. Tylerโ€™s joyful spirit and music touched many lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kelsie, their daughters, and all who loved him. May his legacy continue to inspire.

๐ŸŽ‰ The spirit was alive at this year's East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships, presented by Integra Insurance,...
10/25/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ The spirit was alive at this year's East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships, presented by Integra Insurance, during the Texas State Forest Festival! With over 20 performances, these incredible teams brought their A-game and put on a fantastic show! ๐Ÿ‘

A huge thank you to all the teams who worked tirelessly and participated, and a special shout-out to Academy Of Gymnastics and Dance for ensuring the day ran smoothly. We also want to thank TSS Photography of Deep East Texas for capturing photos before the competition began!

๐Ÿ† SAVE THE DATE >>> Sunday, September 21, 2025!

Congratulations to our Middle School & High School Winners:

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dance (Pom): Huntington Middle School
Cheer Division 1: Corrigan-Camden Middle School
Dance (Hip Hop): Lufkin Middle School
Cheer Division 2: Hudson Middle School
Dance (Jazz) Division 2: Hudson Middle School
Dance (Jazz) Division 3: McMichael Middle School
Dance (Officers): Hudson Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY
Dance (Hip Hop): Lufkin JV Drill

HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY
Dance (Jazz): Diboll High School
Cheer Division 1: Corrigan-Camden High School
Dance (Pom): Hudson High School
Cheer Division 2: Huntington High School
Cheer Division 3: Lufkin High School
Dance (High Kick): Diboll High School
Dance (Officers): Huntington High School

SPECIAL AWARDS
Best of Show Pom: Huntington High School Officers
Best of Show Cheer: Hudson Middle School

๐ŸŽ‰ Canโ€™t wait to see you all next year!

From fiery flames to mouthwatering flavors, this year's Big Axe BBQ Competition came in hot with presenting sponsor Ferr...
10/23/2024

From fiery flames to mouthwatering flavors, this year's Big Axe BBQ Competition came in hot with presenting sponsor Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc and supporting sponsor Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company!

Congratulations to all the winners at this year's Texas State Forest Festival, presented by Brookshire Brothers.

Save the date for next year's Big Axe BBQ Competition >>> September 20, 2025!

Last month's Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run energized by S&W Expert Collision Repair was a huge success! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ We had an...
10/21/2024

Last month's Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run energized by S&W Expert Collision Repair was a huge success! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ We had an incredible turnout of runners, walkers, and supporters who came together to make the morning special. A huge shoutout to Aby Goff for being a tremendous help in ensuring everything ran smoothly! ๐Ÿ™Œ Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and cheered us on. We can't wait to see you again next year on Saturday, September 20, 2025!

Congratulations to this year's Pineywoods Car Show winners, presented by Bryan's Paint and Body. And a big shoutout to D...
09/26/2024

Congratulations to this year's Pineywoods Car Show winners, presented by Bryan's Paint and Body. And a big shoutout to Divergence Media for organizing and capturing the day!

09/26/2024

๐Ÿš—โœจ WOW! What a ride! โœจ๐Ÿš—

The Pineywoods Car Show, presented by Bryan's Paint and Body, was a hit at this year's Texas State Forest Festival! From vintage classics to modern marvels, the cars on display took us on a journey through time and horsepower.

A huge thank you to Divergence Media for coordinating the event and for capturing the action in an amazing video!

Live music continues on the final day of the festival! Catch performances by The Hopeful Few, Katie Wallace, and Caleb L...
09/22/2024

Live music continues on the final day of the festival! Catch performances by The Hopeful Few, Katie Wallace, and Caleb Lane Music on the Swingin' Axe Stage, presented by Visit Lufkin! Don't miss out and be sure to grab the official Texas State Forest Festival Concert Shirt at Big Jake's Trading Post, powered by Real Graphics!

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September 19-22
$8 gate admission

September 19-22 in Lufkin
Presented by Brookshire Brothers
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Whoโ€™s got spirit? These teams do! Join us today for the East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships, presented by ...
09/22/2024

Whoโ€™s got spirit? These teams do! Join us today for the East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships, presented by Integra Insurance. Competition starts at Noon!

5K & Fun Run, BBQ Competition, Mascot Dance-Off and a whole lot of fun was had on Saturday!Join us for the final day of ...
09/22/2024

5K & Fun Run, BBQ Competition, Mascot Dance-Off and a whole lot of fun was had on Saturday!

Join us for the final day of this yearโ€™s festival, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM.

Presented by Brookshire Brothers

09/21/2024
09/21/2024
The music continues today on the Swingin' Axe Stage, presented by Visit Lufkin! Catch performances by Marshall Hance, Dr...
09/21/2024

The music continues today on the Swingin' Axe Stage, presented by Visit Lufkin! Catch performances by Marshall Hance, Dreamstereo and Huffie and the Paintfish for a night filled with great music, incredible talent, and a whole lot of fun. Don't miss out and be sure to grab the official Texas State Forest Festival Concert Shirt at Big Jake's Trading Post, powered by Real Graphics!

TexasStateForestFestival.com
September 19-22
$8 gate admission

Friday night fun at the 40th Annual, presented by Brookshire Brothers! ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒฒ Be sure to join us this weekend for more excit...
09/21/2024

Friday night fun at the 40th Annual, presented by Brookshire Brothers! ๐Ÿค—๐ŸŒฒ Be sure to join us this weekend for more exciting things! For festival information, visit TexasStateForestFestival.com.

๐ŸŒฒ Know Before You Go: Texas State Forest Festival Edition! ๐ŸŒฒBefore you head out to one of the biggest events in East Tex...
09/20/2024

๐ŸŒฒ Know Before You Go: Texas State Forest Festival Edition! ๐ŸŒฒ

Before you head out to one of the biggest events in East Texas, hereโ€™s everything you need to know:

โฐ Festival Hours:
Friday: 5 PM โ€“ 10 PM
Saturday: 10 AM โ€“ 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM โ€“ 5 PM

๐ŸŽŸ Gate Admission:
$8 per person
Under 3: FREE!

๐Ÿ” Just Want Food? Admission is cheaper than DoorDash, and the festival food is worth every bite!

๐Ÿ”— More Info, Schedule of Events & FAQs: Head to our website at TexasStateForestFestival.com for everything you need to know!

Get ready for food, fun, and unforgettable memories at the Texas State Forest Festival!

More amazing live music continues tonight on the Swingin' Axe Stage, presented by Visit Lufkin! Catch performances by Ha...
09/20/2024

More amazing live music continues tonight on the Swingin' Axe Stage, presented by Visit Lufkin! Catch performances by Haylee Lewis Music and COVIE for a night filled with great music, incredible talent, and a whole lot of fun. Don't miss out and be sure to grab the official Texas State Forest Festival Concert Shirt at Big Jake's Trading Post, powered by Real Graphics!

TexasStateForestFestival.com
September 19-22
$8 gate admission

๐ŸŒฒ A HUGE Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors! ๐ŸŒฒThe 40th Annual Texas State Forest Festival wouldnโ€™t be possible without...
09/20/2024

๐ŸŒฒ A HUGE Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors! ๐ŸŒฒ

The 40th Annual Texas State Forest Festival wouldnโ€™t be possible without the amazing support from our sponsors. From helping bring exciting events to life, to ensuring every guest has a memorable time, weโ€™re beyond grateful for their dedication and generosity.

Shoutout to these amazing partners who make this festival shine year after year!

Today's the Opening Day for the 40th annual Texas State Forest Festival, presented by Brookshire Brothers. Join us for K...
09/19/2024

Today's the Opening Day for the 40th annual Texas State Forest Festival, presented by Brookshire Brothers. Join us for KTRE-TV Family Night by bringing two canned goods and receive $1 off gate admission! Only two cans person. Gate admission is $8.

Your donations will benefit the Christian Information & Service Center, so come out, enjoy the festival fun, and support a great cause! โค๏ธ

Gates open at 5 PM โ€“ donโ€™t miss out on carnival rides, games, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment!

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Lufkin, TX
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