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:

10:00am: Coal Miners Memorial Service at Coal Miners Memorial Park

2:00pm: Old King Coal Grand Parade

3:00pm: Luehrs' Ideal Rides Midway Opens

6:30pm-8:00pm: Band: Wade Bernard with Ronnie McDowell Band

8:30pm to close: Ronnie McDowell Band