WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- The Old King Coal Festival kicks off Thursday night in West Frankfort.Ìý
The describes the event as "four days of rides, food and games." Other highlights of the festival include a 5K Walk/Run, a memorial service, a parade and nightly live entertainment.Ìý
The festival has released a full schedule as detailed below:
- Thursday, May 9 -- Bargain Night (all rides 1 ticket)
- 5:00 p.m. -- Midway OpensÂ
- 7-10:00 p.m. -- Arview on CountryÂ
- Friday, May 10
- 5:00 p.m.Ìý -- Midway Opens
- 6:30 p.m. -- Danny & the Dreamers
- 8-10:00 p.m. -- Sounds of SummerÂ
- Saturday, May 11
- 8:00 a.m. -- OKC 5K Run/Walk
- 10:00 a.m. -- Coal Miners Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. -- Old King Coal Parade
- 3:00 p.m. -- Midway Opens
- 6:30 p.m. -- Wade Bernard with Ronnie McDowell Band
- 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. -- Ronnie McDowell
- Sunday, May 12 -- All rides 1 ticket
- 1:00 p.m. -- Midway opens
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to for concert viewing. See more details on specific offerings on .Ìý
