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 14,000 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 15-18, 2022 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!

Ready, set, gooooo!

The third annual Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run, presented by Live Well Athletic Club, kick off the festivities bright and early at 8 a.m. Sept. 17. 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. Registration forms and a race map can be found here > https://4d2f3db1-e35f-453a-87f3-4e5218f8b49c.filesusr.com/ugd/e3193c_758e026fe728460ba1f05a33dc5d74ce.pdf.

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!

Animals

Goats, sheep & ponies, oh my! Enjoy the annual petting zoo at the Texas State Forest Festival with a hands-on, educational experience in a supportive and engaging environment that guests of all ages will cherish for years to follow!

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.

Reptiles

A new attraction coming to the festival is Danny Conner’s Reptile Adventures. With a show filled with crocodiles, snakes, lizards, spiders and scorpions, Reptile Adventures is making it fun to protect and understand cold-blooded animals. The exhibit is open all day to the public to give festival-goers the opportunity to learn about the reptiles.

Time to shop!

For all those who love shopping, the Vendor Market Day will be held throughout the day 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!

Beer Garden

The Beer Garden is back! Take a sip of your favorite cold brew 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!

Car Show

Pineywoods Car Show will be back September 2022.

Hushpuppy Time

Postponed for 2022. The 50th annual Southern Hushpuppy Championships, presented by McWilliams & Son Heating & Air Conditioning, is being held at SpringFEST April 23, 2022. The event was postponed to prevent large gatherings due to rising COVID-19 cases. Take note, the Southern Hushpuppy Championships will be back at the Texas State Forest Festival in September 2022.