There's nothing better, in my book, than a good city wide party.  There's a certain feeling you get when everyone is involved and eager to have a great time together.  Small towns are the best at this.  I love seeing people from high school that I haven't seen for years.  Running into my parents friends who are happy to be out and about.

Coal Valley has this opportunity this weekend as the annual Coal Valley Daze is happening!

Friday July 1, 2022

Gates open at 5pm. where they'll have a Petting Zoo for the kids, and plenty of great food options.  They'll also have the World of Wonders Circus performing as well.

When the sun goes down, make sure you stick around for fireworks!! Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs.

Then they'll have live music from 7p to Midnight from The Nuclear Plowboys.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Get there early to support the CVFD with their Pancake Breakfast or the Car Show Breakfast.  They'll have a craft show, vendors, Doggie Dash races, beer tent, bags tournament, and a parade too!

Make sure you check out the World of Wonders Circus shows and stick around for live music from Funktastic 5 from 7pm to 11pm.

Annual Hot Roddin' in the Valley will roll Saturday from 8 AM – 3 PM. This is always a fun event, and have added breakfast for car show participants and families.

1 day wristbands are $10 and all weekend access is $15. Circus tickets may be bought separately.

Find a complete schedule of events on their website coalvalleydays.org.

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