Annual Coal Show continues in Carmichaels
Grace , 5, and Chase Maskil, 9, of Roces Landing hope they will win the unusual pet category in the Pet Parade in Carmichaels on Wednesday with their turtle Franklin.
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Susan Hickman of Masontown carries her scared boxer puppy Twilla around the Pet Parade in Carmichaels on Wednesday.
Lucca Ludrosky , 2, of Jefferson walks her dog Lucy in the Pet Parade in Carmichaels on Tuesday.
CARMICHAELS 鈥� The 58th Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Festival continues today, showcasing once again why 鈥淐oal is King鈥� in Greene County.
The annual event, sponsored and coordinated by the King Coal Association, features a wide array of activities, contests, exhibits and rides. This year蘑菇视频 Coal Show features the theme of 鈥淕reene County PA 鈥� Fueling America.鈥�
Today, mine rescue teams will take part in the Pennsylvania Bituminous Safety Association Pre-Shift and Northern Technician Competitions and the Northern Mine First Aid Competition that begin at 8 a.m. in the Carmichaels Elementary School gymnasium. Admission is free for all the mining-related competitions.
Today will also feature exhibits, entertainment, contests and the carnival as well as the 40th annual Bill Gideon Decorated Bicycle Parade, sponsored by the Carmichaels branch of PNC Bank. The bicycle parade will line up at 5:30 p.m. at the Yoskovich Funeral Home parking lot. Also today, DJ Dave Plavi will perform on the carnival grounds from 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday蘑菇视频 events will include exhibits and contests as well as a music performance from the band 鈥淕irlz in Black Hats鈥� on the fire hall grounds from 7 to 10 p.m. This free event is sponsored by Gerome Manufacturing and Blue Mountain Equipment Rental. Also, winners will be announced on Friday at 8 p.m. for the King Coal Prince/Princess and Old King Coal contests.
The Coal Show will conclude on Saturday with several events, including a car show, car parade and the annual King Coal Parade.
The 58th annual King Coal Charles Workman Car Show will be held at Wana B Park from 12:30 to 3 p.m., with registration starting at 10 a.m. Registration is $8. Admission is free for spectators.
The car show is sponsored by Alpha Natural Resources.
The 58th Charles Workman Memorial Car Parade will begin at 3:50 p.m. and will be followed by the King Coal Parade at 4 p.m.
The carnival will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. and a dance for junior and senior high school students in the fire hall will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. The dance is sponsored by Communities That Care.
And all throughout the week of the Coal Show, bingo, coal souvenirs, hot foods and baked goods will be offered in the fire hall.
For general information, call Linda Rush at 724-966-5426 or visit www.kingcoalshow.com.