Texas State
Forest Festival

Is Coming to Town

Sept. 14-17, 2023

George H. Henderson Exposition Center
1200 Ellen Trout Dr. | Lufkin

About the Texas State Forest Festival

Presented by Brookshire Brothers, the Texas State Forest Festival is an East Texas tradition that attracts over 13,000 people to Lufkin/Angelina County with thrilling competitions, yummy festival food, fun carnival rides, exciting shows & so much more! This year, the four-day festival will be held from September 14-17, 2023 at the George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center. 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 Deep East Texas!

Activities

All The Fun In One Festival

Carnival Fun

Many have asked, and the answer is year. The carnival is back this year! Get ready, the Ferris Wheel, roller coasters, fun houses & so much more will be at the 38th annual the Texas State Forest Festival!

The High Diving Pirates of The Caribbean Show

The High Diving Pirates of The Caribbean Show is a High Diving, High Seas Adventure! The show utilizes Nationally known high divers in an exciting show that tells the story of the days when Pirates sailed the seven seas, They were in search of a place called Treasure Island where chest’s filled with Gold and Jewels were buried in the sand, the good ship Lufkin set sail for Treasure Island under the command of the brave Captain Kid and his (not so) loyal band of Pirates!.. The action begins after the Captain had sailed them straight into a tropical storm, they make it through the storm but while making repairs on the ship the crew becomes restless and some were even talking of a mutiny!.. What follows is an amazing display of acrobatics and comedy as our Pirates demonstrate Plank (springboard) and Mast diving (tower) comedy, clown diving and an incredible High Dive from the top of the 80 foot high mast of the ship.
Stick around after the show as the divers meet out front of the pool to sign autographs and take pictures!

Wild West Comedy Stunt Show

Tumbleweed Crossing Wild West Comedy Stunt Show is an award-winning Comedy Wild West Gunfight show full of fun and laughter for the whole family.

The Butterfly Encounter

Experience feeding live butterflies where we bring the butterflies to you.

Pineywoods Car Show

Pineywoods Car Show is back this year. Do you have the coolest car or truck around? Register and find out. Registration & Load In is 3 PM - 4:45 PM, Judging 5 PM - 8 PM, and Awards Presentation at 8:30 PM.

Presented by BOM.

Entry form coming soon.

Big AXE BBQ Competition

The Big AXE BBQ Competition, presented by Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning, will take place in September 2023.

Entry form coming soon.

Go, Fight, Win!

The East Texas Cheerleading & Pom Pon/Dance Championships, will be held September 17, 2022. at the 39th Annual Texas State Forest Festival.

Presented by Integra Insurance.

AXE Throwing

Who is ready to throw an AXE? Fun for everyone. With dedicated lanes and experts to help, you won't want to miss this experience. Can you hit the bullseye?

Presented by McWilliams & Son Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing.

Ready, Set, Go!

The third annual Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run, presented by Live Well Athletic Club, will kick off the festivities bright and early at 8 a.m. on Sept. 17th. Runners will travel around the scenic Ellen Trout Memorial Lake. The registration fee is $20 for ages 13 and up, and $15 for children 12 and under. The race map can be found here https://www.texasforestfestival.com/forms.

Download the Entry Form Below!
Deadline to register is September 6th.

Children's Festival

Hosted by Angelina Beautiful/Clean and the Texas Forestry Museum, the Children's Festival is an area full of fun and hands-on activities that run all 4 days of the 38th Annual Texas State Forest Festival. All activities within the Children’s Festival are free and full of family fun. Children can enjoy games, crafts, educational activities, and much more.

Live Music

Who doesn't love live music. Amazing artist can be found on the Swingin' Axe Stage every night at the Texas State Forest Festival.

Wood Carvers

View art revved up by the Bear Hollow Wood Carvers. Watch them work chainsaw magic and create massive yet intricate wood art throughout the four-day festival!

Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Dancers

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is the oldest Indian reservation in Texas. We are excited to have their amazing dancers opening night of the Texas State Forest Festival. Come see their performance in the main arena Thursday, September 15, at 7:45 PM.

Beer Garden

The Beer Garden is back! Take a sip of your favorite cold brew at the Texas State Forest Festival!

Time to shop!

For all those who love shopping, the Vendor Market Day will be held throughout the day, Saturday, September 17th, as attendees find the perfect gift for a loved one or their selves. Dozens of commercial vendors will be open to shop from with an array of items to select from. So, bring your wallets, East Texans, it’ll be a fabulous day for browsing and shopping!

Field Day

Lufkin Education Foundation presents the 2022 Corporate Challenge Field Day. Thursday, September 15 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Egg Race, Tug of War, Sack Race, Hoola Race, 50 Yard Dash, and Hop Ball. Register on their website below.