Bicyclists from all over the Midwest took part in the 10th annual Tour de Coal this morning while vendors set up their craft booths in the Benld City Park. The fall festival, sponsored by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, opened at 10 a.m. and will continue until 4 p.m.
There is something for everyone at the fall festival including yard ornaments, kitchen storage, home decor, Gillespie Miners clothing and gym bags, petting zoo for children, the Chamber’s choo-choo train, live entertainment, multiple food vendors and countless other things.
Bicyclists start the Tour de Coal this morning by traveling east down Central Avenue in Benld.
The H.E.I.D.I. tent was a huge attraction this morning as the non-profit group was selling tees and wristbands while dispersing information about their mission.
Attendees walk booth to booth at the fall festival this morning.
The family of Joseph Magnani stands in front of the bicyclists this morning before the mass start.
Rick Konneker drives the Chamber’s choo-choo train during the day today at the fall festival.
Amy Hailstone sings to a crowd full of people under the pavilion.
Food vendors and picnic tables occupy the southeast side of the Benld City Park during the annual fall festival event.
Coal Country Chamber of Commerce members Dwayne Pomatto (left) and Mickey Robinson (driving) make sure everything is operating smoothly.
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