COALTOWN, USA ANNUAL EVENTS
Visit the links below to learn more and like our City of Welch/CoalTown USA Facebook page. To plan your visit or learn about other great regional events, check out the calendar on the McDowell County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
CoalTown Beach Bash
Get ready for some family fun in the sand and sun in Downtown Welch, WV, Wednesday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day weekend! CoalTown Beach Bash festivities include family activities, games, free watermelon, bouncy houses for the kids, beach music, vendors and fireworks at 9:30 PM.
The CoalTown Fall Festival is typically held the third weekend in September. However, to accommodate the carnival, this year's festival will be September 25-28, 2024 (Wednesday-Saturday). Coming soon! Download Festival Flyer Free Street Vendor Registration
Harvest
Haunted Hayride
The Haunted Hayride is generally held the 2, 3 and 4th weekends of October. Click here for the 2024 Flyer.
Dates:
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Friday, October 11, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
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Friday, October 25, 2024
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
The United States longest continuously running Veteran's Day Parade. This year will be the 105 Veteran's Day Parade. Monday, November 11, 2024.
Join us for the 106th Veterans Day Parade this morning in the City of Welch, WV - CoalTown, USA! This year’s theme is “Home of the Free because of the Brave.” We invite everyone to join us in honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.
Event Details: Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Downtown Welch
Parade judging will be conducted in the DMV parking lot on McDowell Street
National Coal Miners Day
Honor McDowell County Coal Miners with celebrations, proclamations, and more. Check out our gallery of honor on the home page of the CoalTown, USA website.
CoalTown Christmas
Join us for several holiday activities in Coaltown USA! We have a parade, tree lighting, trolley rides, Christmas market, decorating contests and more! Schedule of Events Flyer
New Years Eve Coal Drop
Ring In the New Year in downtown Welch... vendors, entertainment, karaoke, and fireworks. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2024 downtown Welch, WV!
