WVGO Forest Festival 2026
Organized by WV Grappling Open
WV Grappling Open brings its Forest Festival tournament to Elkins on September 26, 2026. The event runs gi and no-gi divisions across all belts and weight classes in the Allegheny Mountains.
Event Description
The WVGO Forest Festival brings WV Grappling Open's own double-elimination format to Elkins, West Virginia. Competitors are grouped by skill level rather than strict belt rank at the lower levels, including a Beginner division for those with under a year of experience, before splitting into standard White through Black belt brackets, with an Absolute division open to all. Held Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Elkins, WV, the tournament guarantees a minimum of six matches for anyone entering gi, no-gi, and absolute together -- white belt matches run five minutes, all higher belts run seven. Registration is available through the link on this page.
Divisions
Registration deadline: September 26, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- When and where is the WVGO Forest Festival?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Elkins, WV.
- What format does WVGO use?
- Double elimination, so a first-round loss does not eliminate you -- you drop into a losers bracket for another shot.
- How long are matches?
- Five minutes for white belts, seven minutes for blue through black belt.
- What if I am brand new to grappling?
- There is a dedicated Beginner division for competitors with less than a year of experience and no organized wrestling background.
- How do I register?
- Through the link at wvgrapplingopen.com on this page.
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