Events for Friday, August 5th
For a complete listing of events phone:(606) 789-8540.
Tours of Loretta Lynn's Butcher Hollow Home. Call Webb's Stop'n'Shop at606-789-3397 for additional information ($5.00/person).
Icky's 1950's Snack Shop will be open and serving snow cones,popcorn, cotton candy and a wide assortment of candy and soft drinks.
Coal Miners' Museum will be open to the public 10:00a.m.- 4:00p.m. NOTE: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Soup Bean Dinners at the Coal Miners' Museum 10:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. (For lunchtime deliveries call ahead at 789-8540.)
5:00p.m.- 6:00p.m. Official Ceremonies - Awarding of prizes to the eldest coal miner and miner's wife in the audience. Introduction of this years' Grand Marshall and This annual event will be held in the Coal Miners' Museum. For further info. phone:606-789-8540.
5:00-6:00p.m. Official Opening Ceremonies at the Coal Miners'Museum. Awards to be presented to the oldest coal miner and the oldest coal miner's wife/ widow present.
5:00p.m.-? FREE Live Music at the Coal Miner's Museum. Bring a lawn chair bring a lawn chair. Concessions and rest room at the Coal Miners'Museum.
Events for Saturday, August 6th
Tours of Loretta Lynn's Childhood home. Phone:606-789-3397 for tour information. ($5.00/person)
Icky's 1950's Snack Shop will be open serving your favorite snacks,shirts, caps and so on.
10:00a.m.- 1:30p.m.- Soup Bean Dinner at the Coal Miners' Museum.
11:00a.m.- Kids'Games at Rucker Park.
2:30p.m.- Annual Van Lear Parade - All local fire departments, law enforcement agencies, schools, non-profit groups, elected officials, classic cars, hot rods and floats are welcome to participate. The parade route begins at Herman Webb's store. For more information phone:606-789-8540.
5:00p.m.-? - FREE Live Music at the Coal Miners' Museum. Bring a lawn chair. Concessions and rest room at the Coal Miners' Museum.
We hope you enjoy the 26th Annual Van Lear Town Celebration. Volunteers are always needed. To help with any of the scheduled events contact Tina S.Webb at:606-789-8540 or approach any of the Van Lear Historical Society Officers or Board Members.
Phone The Coal Miners' Museum at : (606) 789-8540
email: editor@vanlear.org or tinasuef@yahoo.com
