The 18th annual Coal Miners Heritage Festival and Picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford.

The event celebrates the history, culture, food, music and crafts of the Anthracite Coal Region.

Tours of the 1855 No. 9 Coal Mine will be offered, along with visits to the area’s largest mining museum.

Folks can participate in the coal shoveling competition at 2 p.m., watch coal screening demonstrations and enjoy historical displays.

Musicians Jay Smar and David Matsinko will perform, while Polka Joe Manjack will broadcast the WMGH “Magic Polka Machine” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be strolling musicians, and DJ Shawn will spin classic mining and railroad songs. There will be a special guest appearance by Tommy Simon.

Children can compete in old-time coal sack races, visit the petting zoo or get a pony ride. Buster the Clown will be on hand.

There will be historic and cultural organizations, a few early automobiles and a vintage hi-lift coal delivery truck on display. Vendors will offer handmade crafts, unique coal region souvenirs and other items. Private collectors will sell a wide array of vintage mining and railroad artifacts.

A variety of food will be available, including coal region favorites halupki, halushki, pierogis and potato bleenies, as well as beef and pork barbecue, corn on the cob, funnel cakes, chicken fingers, burgers, fresh cut fries, homemade baked goods, birch beer on tap, hot dogs, deep fried Oreos and more.

A large basket raffle with many great baskets and prizes will be held.

Visitors can view the new Dorrance Fan House under construction.

There is still time to register as a crafter or vendor.

For more information, email Dale Freudenberger at dalefreud@gmail.com or call 610-597-6722 and leave a message.