# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🌲🎉 The 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival, hosted and produced by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce and presented by Brookshire Brothers, is coming to Lufkin September 17-20, 2026! 🎉🌲

Join nearly 13,000 attendees for four days of East Texas tradition and non-stop fun, featuring new attractions like the Bengal Tiger Encounter, Wildlife Wendy, and Dino Takeover!

Don’t miss returning favorites like the Exotic Petting Zoo, Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, and the Children’s Festival. Enjoy the Lumber-Jacked 5K & Fun Run, Big AXE BBQ Competition, Pineywoods Car Show, East Texas Cheer & Pom/Dance Championships, and so much more!

The carnival is back with all your favorite rides and games, along with a Vendor Market, delicious festival food, live music, and local entertainment. And yes, the Beer Garden and dance floor are ready for you to groove on! 🍻🎶

For 42 years, the Texas State Forest Festival has been a signature event of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, bringing our community together and welcoming visitors from across the region to celebrate all that makes East Texas special.

Mark your calendars and join us for a festival filled with tradition, memories, and fun for all ages. We’ll see you September 17-20! 🌟✨
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lufkin/42nd-annual-texas-state-forest-festival/200030280228409
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, sports, live-music, entertainment, carnivals, car-shows, music-festivals, contests, calendar, food-truck-festivals, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 850

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lufkin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1200 Ellen Trout Dr, Lufkin, TX, United States, Texas 75904
- **lat**: 31.37208
- **long**: -94.72101
- **full address**: 1200 Ellen Trout Dr, Lufkin, TX, United States, Texas 75904

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival being held?
  - **A:** 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1200 Ellen Trout Dr, Lufkin, TX, United States, Texas 75904.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival?
  - **A:** 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival is organized by Texas State Forest Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 42nd Annual Texas State Forest Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lufkin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 850+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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