On Saturday, August 29, the drive-in Music in the Park will include a session by Shane Ingram at the park shelter from 5:15-5:45 pm, and then Jim Snyder will perform on the stage from 6-7 pm. A few food vendors may be serving concessions between 5:00-7:00 pm. Only 36 car spots will be available at the drive-in event-free car passes can be picked up in advance at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (open Wed-Sunday 10-5). Attendees should stay with their vehicles during the show unless visiting concessions where they need to wear a mask and social distance. Funding support for the event from the WV Fairs & Festivals Irish Heritage Festival fund. The August 28-29 weekend was the original dates for the Appalachian Festival. The Appalachian Festival had to be canceled, with the Makers Market being postponed until October.
