This longstanding tradition includes the crowing of Old King Coal, Princess Flame and her court, a coal miner's memorial service, job fair, parade, and a downtown festival filled with food, rides, games, vendors, and free nightly entertainment on the main stage. ?

The Old King Coal Festival is a family friendly environment.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy West Frankfort's hospitality.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, May 11, 2023

5pm: Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway opens (1Ticket per Ride)
6:30pm to Close: Band on main stage: The Hoot N' Holler Band

Friday, May 12, 2023

5pm: Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway opens
6:30pm to 8:30pm: Band: Danny and the Dreamers
9pm to Close: Band: Sounds of Summer (A Beach Boys Tribute Band)

Saturday, May 13, 2023

8am: Old King Coal 5K Run/Walk
10am: Coal Miners Memorial Service at Coal Miners Memorial Park
12.00pm: Corn Hole Tournament
3pm: Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway Opens
2pm: Old King Coal Grand Parade
6:30pm-8:30pm: Band: DeBand: Champagne Fixx (70's and 80's Band)
9pm to Close: Desporado/Fortunate Son (Eagles/Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band

Sunday, May 14, 2023

1pm: Luehrs’ Ideal Rides Midway Opens (1 Ticket per Ride)

Date:
May 11-14, 2023

Location:
Downtown West Frankfort,
West Frankfort, IL 62896.

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