Annual West Virginia Coal Festival returning to Madison

MADISON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The annual West Virginia Coal Festival is set to take place in Madison from June 18 to June 22.

This year’s festival promises a rich blend of history, entertainment, and community activities, celebrating West Virginia’s coal heritage.

The festival will feature a variety of entertainment options for all age groups, including daily openings of the Coal Museum, showcasing mining equipment, and various shows and competitions.

Key highlights of this year’s festival include the Bike Show, the Mullet Competition, and the Jeep/SXS Show.

Visitors can also enjoy a range of performances from local and national acts followed by a grand fireworks display on Saturday night.

A schedule of events may be viewed below:

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

2:00 PM: Coal Museum Opens

5:00 PM: Carnival and Vendors Open

7:00 PM: Memorial Service and Opening Ceremonies

8:15 PM: Gospel Night

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

2:00 PM: Coal Museum Opens

All Day: Mining Equipment Display

5:00 PM: Carnival and Vendors Open

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Karaoke

9:30 PM: Live Music by The Detonators

Thursday, June 20, 2024

2:00 PM: Coal Museum Opens

All Day: Mining Equipment Display

5:00 PM: Carnival and Vendors Open

8:00 PM: Performance by Non-Friction

9:30 PM: Songs of the South – Alabama Tribute Band

Friday, June 21, 2024

2:00 PM: Coal Museum Opens

All Day: Mining Equipment Display

4:30 PM: Joey Stepp Magic Show at the Gazebo by the Main Stage

5:00 PM: Carnival and Vendors Open

5:00 PM: Bike Show at the Courthouse Sidewalk

7:00 PM: Joey Stepp Magic Show #2

7:30 PM: Mullet Competition

8:00 PM: Turn It Up – The Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience

9:00 PM: Mullet Competition Finals

9:30 PM: Jamie O’Neal Performance

Saturday, June 22, 2024

10:00 AM: Jeep/SXS Show and Vendors Open

11:00 AM: Pet Competition

All Day: Mining Equipment Display

12:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament

1:30 PM: Parade Lineup

2:00 PM: Coal Museum Opens

3:00 PM: Grand Parade

4:00 PM: Carnival Opens

4:30 PM: Joey Stepp Magic Show at the Gazebo by the Main Stage

5:00 PM: Pie Eating Contest

6:00 PM: Sponsor Plaque Ceremony

7:00 PM: Joey Stepp Magic Show #2

8:00 PM: Performance by Brayden Williamson & Friends

9:30 PM: Coffey Anderson Performance

11:00 PM: Fireworks Display