CoalFest 2026
The North Alabama community of Brilliant pays tribute to its roots in the coal mining industry with a free festival filling the downtown area with two days of family fun. Held throughout Main Street in downtown Brilliant, CoalFest offers live music, games, a look into the coal mining days, activities for children, arts and crafts, a car show, a motorcycle benefit ride, and more.
Friday: Festivities begin on Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m. with include live music, local food vendors, and craft booths.
Saturday: Saturday’s highlights include a coal mining exhibit, a car and tractor show, a horseshoe tournament, and a motorcycle ride.
Musical Guests:
This year’s musical guests will include Monkee and the Spank Daddies, Taylor Hunicutt, The Alabama Heathens, 10 Gallon Hat, Head Games and Retro Rock Revival.
Open Tours
Attendees can also participate in guided tours of the historic Train Depot in City Park, with donations accepted. The Brilliant Methodist Church, built by local miners, will be open for tours as well.
Shuttles
Free shuttle services will be provided from downtown to City Park, the Train Depot, and the Methodist Church
Cost
While admission to CoalFest is free, there will be a nominal fee for some children’s activities.
When:
Friday, May 22, 2026
5 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:
Brilliant, Alabama
For additional information:
Visit the city of Brilliant or CoalFest.
