Royal Gala Launches Annual Apple Harvest Festival in Charles Town
Royal Gala marks the beginning of the 46th annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival
The Journal | Saturday, October 18, 2025
The 46th annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival kicked off in Charles Town with the Royal Gala at the Hollywood Ballroom. This celebratory event recognized the hard work behind the festival, highlighting this year’s grand marshal, Jessica Lynch, and honoring notable figures like Todd Butler, the 2025 Honored West Virginian, and last year’s Queen Pomona, Abigail McBee. Local pride shone through as attendees gathered to celebrate the community's dedication to this beloved tradition.
