08/05/2026
๐ฒ๐ Save the Date for the 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival! ๐๐ฒ
Join us September 17-20 at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center for four days of family fun, live entertainment, exciting competitions, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. Hosted by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Brookshire Brothers, the Texas State Forest Festival is one of Deep East Texas' favorite traditions.
Best of all, your $8 gate admission includes many of the festival's biggest attractions, including:
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Bengal Tiger Encounter
๐ฆ Dino Takeover
๐ฆ Wildlife Wendy
๐ฆ Exotic Petting Zoo presented by McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
๐ฒ Children's Festival presented by West Fraser, hosted by Angelina Beautiful/Clean
๐ช Bear Hollow Wood Carvers presented by West Fraser Angelina
๐ถ Swingin' Axe Music Stage presented by Visit Lufkin
Festival favorites are back, too!
๐ Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run presented by S&W Expert Collision Repair
๐ Pineywoods Car Show presented by Bryan's Paint and Body
๐ฃ East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships presented by Integra Insurance
๐ Market Days Vendor Marketplace
๐ฅ Big AXE BBQ Competition presented by Ferrara's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
๐ป South First Bar & Grill Beer Garden
๐ก Carnival rides, games, festival food, and so much more!
Festival Hours
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Thursday & Friday: 5 PM to 10 PM
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Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM
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Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
Start planning your festival weekend at TexasStateForestFestival.com!