19th Annual Coal Festival under way in Boone County - WOWK 13 Charleston, Huntington WV News, Weather, Sports

The 19th Annual Coal Festival starts today in Madison. 

Committee member Jim Clendenin said there has been increased interest in the festival this year. 

"I think we're going to have one of our better shows," said Clendenin. "We've had to turn people down from (setting up displays) at the festival."

Schedule highlights include:

Wednesday, June 20

4 p.m.         Mine Equipment Display

6 p.m.         Opening Ceremonies

6:15 p.m.    Miners Memorial Service

7 p.m.         Gospel Music Concert 

Thursday, June 21

Noon            Mine Equipment Display

7:15 p.m.     Vendor Recognition

9:30 p.m.     John Anderson Concert

Friday, June 22

Noon             Mine Equipment Display

7:30 p.m.      Patriot Coal Employee Recognition

9:30 p.m.      Savannah Jack Concert 

Saturday, June 23

Noon             Mine Equipment Display

2 p.m.           Grand Parade 

9:30 p.m.      The Reflections Concert 

11 p.m.         Fireworks Display