41st Annual Van Lear Town Celebration

Mark your calendars for Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026, and come enjoy two days of hometown fun, music, food, and family-friendly activities as the community comes together to celebrate.

This long-standing local tradition offers something for everyone, from live entertainment and classic small-town festivities to food, games, and evening excitement.

Event Highlights

  • Live music beginning at 5:00 PM
  • Soup bean dinner and concessions
  • Turkey shoot
  • Car show
  • Van Lear Idol
  • Community parade
  • Kid’s games and climbing wall
  • Corn hole and skillet throw
  • Hay bale toss
  • Ghost tours

Whether you come for the music, the food, the parade, or the family fun, the Van Lear Town Celebration is a wonderful way to experience the spirit and hospitality of our Appalachian community.

Bring the whole family and make plans to spend the weekend in Van Lear for one of the area’s most cherished annual events.

Fun for the whole family!

For more information, please visit the event’s Facebook page or call 606-789-8540 or 606-471-5577.

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Date

Jul 31 2026 - Aug 01 2026

Time

All Day

Location

Van Lear Historical Society Coal Miner's Museum
78 Millers Creek Rd, Van Lear, KY, United States, 41265