Major Texas event
Texas State Forest Festival
September 17–20, 2026 · Lufkin, Texas · Angelina County
Why plan around Texas State Forest Festival?
The Texas State Forest Festival gives travelers a concentrated East Texas weekend built around the region's forest identity, with four days of fair-style attractions, entertainment, food and family programming at Lufkin's George H. Henderson Expo Center.
Verified event details
Official-source details checked 2026-09-02. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed four-day window
The organizer's current FAQ confirms September 17-20, 2026, with evening hours Thursday and Friday, a long Saturday and a shorter Sunday. Choose the day around the amount of festival time you want rather than assuming identical hours.
Plan parking and carnival time together
The official FAQ identifies parking around the Expo Center and places the carnival inside the festival gates. If rides are part of the trip, review the current wristband windows and arrive early enough to use both the festival and carnival.
Make Lufkin part of the weekend
The organizer points travelers toward Lufkin and Angelina County accommodations. Pair the festival with Piney Woods stops instead of treating the Expo Center as an isolated destination.
Keep exploring
- Explore Angelina County — Build a broader Lufkin and Piney Woods itinerary.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other fall festivals across Texas.