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.
PLEASE NOTE: All vendors (except non-profit, church, Girl/Boy Scouts, etc) must have a business license from the State of WV before you are able to sell at the WV Coalfields Cool-off Festival. Submit your application electronically at business4.wv.gov. For additional information call, 304-558-3333.
CoalFields Cookoff, the WV State BBQ Championships the second weekend in June. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
CoalTown Beach Bash
Get ready for some family fun in the sand and sun in Downtown Welch, WV 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 September17-20, 2025. (Wednesday-Saturday). Coming soon! Free Street Vendor Registration
Harvest
Haunted Hayride
The Haunted Hayride is generally held the 2, 3 and 4th weekends of October.
The United States longest continuously running Veteran's Day Parade. This year will be the 106 Veteran's Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10am in Downtown Welch.
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, 2025 downtown Welch, WV!