Published September 14. 2026 02:45PM
Music, food and fun came together for three days as part of the 10th Annual Coal Crackin’ Rock the Block in Coaldale.
Organized by C.H.O.S.E. and the Coaldale Volunteer Fire Company, the community block party kicked off Friday night behind the firehouse at 121 W. High St. fire company. Entertainment was provided by the Nineties Entertainment Systems.
Saturday’s activities featured an apparatus parade, basket raffle, and music by Alibi.
And Polka Joe Manjack from the WMGH 105.5 “Magic Polka Machine” broadcasted live Sunday morning at the firehouse. The Throwbacks took over with music Sunday afternoon.
The event also included a beer garden, food vendors and an apparatus parade, which was held on Saturday.
Above: McKenna Coll, left, and her mother, Heather, of Delano, feed goats at a petting zoo that was part of the 10th annual Coal Crackin’ Rock the Block in Coaldale. In addition to the petting zoo, there were bands, food, and games. RON GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS
Left: Coaldale Fire Chief Steven Polischak prepares bleeneis during the 10th annual Coal Crackin’ Rock the Block in Coaldale. The three-day community block party is organized by C.H.O.S.E. and the Coaldale Volunteer Fire Company. C.H.O.S.E. also had a food stand. A highlight was a large apparatus parade through the community on Saturday.