The Coal Festival is a celebration commemorating Blossburg and the surrounding area's rich
mining history and the diversity of our ancestors. In 1792 coal was discovered in the Blossburg
area during the building of the Williamson Road. The coal quickly became a valuable resource
that brought many people to the area to work in coal mines, and many of the towns in our area
were created because of the mining that took place. Although mining no longer takes place in the
area, we honor our past with the annual Coal Festival. The first Coal Festival was held Memorial
Day weekend in 1993, 201 years after coal was discovered in Blossburg. The event continues to
be held on Memorial Day weekend each year. We invite you, your family and friends to help us
celebrate
mining history and the diversity of our ancestors. In 1792 coal was discovered in the Blossburg
area during the building of the Williamson Road. The coal quickly became a valuable resource
that brought many people to the area to work in coal mines, and many of the towns in our area
were created because of the mining that took place. Although mining no longer takes place in the
area, we honor our past with the annual Coal Festival. The first Coal Festival was held Memorial
Day weekend in 1993, 201 years after coal was discovered in Blossburg. The event continues to
be held on Memorial Day weekend each year. We invite you, your family and friends to help us
celebrate
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New to the Blossburg State Coal Festival This Year
The Coal Festival is offering a MADE IN TIOGA COUNTY
vendor area. This area is offered free of charge and is
designated for local artisans and crafters to display and/or
sell only items that are made in Tioga County. Please
contact Kathy (570-638-0274) or Annette (570 638-3313) to
see if you qualify.
All other vendors are welcome to participate in the Coal
festival but must fill out a regular booth application.
Please contact Kathy (570-638-0274) or Annette (570
638-3313) for more information
Any person, organization or business planning a booth,
event, stand or activity in conjunction with the Coal Festival
must receive approval from the committee.
The Coal Festival Raffle is returning this year. First prize is
$250 cash. There will be many other prizes such as new
items, gift certificates & etc. I will get lists to you as we get the
prizes donated. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5.
Winners will be drawn Sat.May 24th at 6 pm. Any individual or
business wishing to donate to raffle can contact Dave
@787-0488, Annette @ 638-3313 or
annette@blossburgcoalfestival.org .
Blossburg was home to William B. Wilson, the first US
Secretary of Labor. This man helped shape the United
States, advocating eight-hour workdays, strong unions,
workers compensation, child labor laws, and workplace safety
during his years of labor activism and political influence.
After Wilson's death in 1934 the family farm was sold to the
American Legion Post No. 572 of Blossburg. The Legion Post
is still located there today.
Theme of parade is Salute to American Labor. Bill Williams
(foundry and board member of Laurel Health Services ) will
serve as grand marshal.
For More Information Please use the links on the left hand
side or click the contact us link.
Coalie Pickman is a registered trademark of the Blossburg
State Coal Festival and may not be reproduced without the
expressed written consent of the Coal Festival Committee.
The committee reserves the right to limit or reject any
activities at the Coal Festival or at Island Park during the
festival
The Coal Festival is offering a MADE IN TIOGA COUNTY
vendor area. This area is offered free of charge and is
designated for local artisans and crafters to display and/or
sell only items that are made in Tioga County. Please
contact Kathy (570-638-0274) or Annette (570 638-3313) to
see if you qualify.
All other vendors are welcome to participate in the Coal
festival but must fill out a regular booth application.
Please contact Kathy (570-638-0274) or Annette (570
638-3313) for more information
Any person, organization or business planning a booth,
event, stand or activity in conjunction with the Coal Festival
must receive approval from the committee.
The Coal Festival Raffle is returning this year. First prize is
$250 cash. There will be many other prizes such as new
items, gift certificates & etc. I will get lists to you as we get the
prizes donated. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5.
Winners will be drawn Sat.May 24th at 6 pm. Any individual or
business wishing to donate to raffle can contact Dave
@787-0488, Annette @ 638-3313 or
annette@blossburgcoalfestival.org .
Blossburg was home to William B. Wilson, the first US
Secretary of Labor. This man helped shape the United
States, advocating eight-hour workdays, strong unions,
workers compensation, child labor laws, and workplace safety
during his years of labor activism and political influence.
After Wilson's death in 1934 the family farm was sold to the
American Legion Post No. 572 of Blossburg. The Legion Post
is still located there today.
Theme of parade is Salute to American Labor. Bill Williams
(foundry and board member of Laurel Health Services ) will
serve as grand marshal.
For More Information Please use the links on the left hand
side or click the contact us link.
Coalie Pickman is a registered trademark of the Blossburg
State Coal Festival and may not be reproduced without the
expressed written consent of the Coal Festival Committee.
The committee reserves the right to limit or reject any
activities at the Coal Festival or at Island Park during the
festival
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Woods Notary & Used Cars
76 Sawmill Rd
Covington
Freeberg Funeral Home
120 N Williamson Rd
Blossburg
Matthews Motor and Matthews
Storage
Covington
American Legion
William B Wilson Post 572
Blossburg
Stager Vehicle Sales
Rte 660
Mansfield
Sleazy Construction and Barbeque
Lemons Pharmacy
Blossburg
Maple Mountain Equipment
AJs Outdoor Equipment
The Competitor Group
Dandy Mini Market
A special Thanks to the youth from
Laurel Youth Services for all the
help they give us.
76 Sawmill Rd
Covington
Freeberg Funeral Home
120 N Williamson Rd
Blossburg
Matthews Motor and Matthews
Storage
Covington
American Legion
William B Wilson Post 572
Blossburg
Stager Vehicle Sales
Rte 660
Mansfield
Sleazy Construction and Barbeque
Lemons Pharmacy
Blossburg
Maple Mountain Equipment
AJs Outdoor Equipment
The Competitor Group
Dandy Mini Market
A special Thanks to the youth from
Laurel Youth Services for all the
help they give us.
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