Town of Brilliant, Alabama

Coalfest 2026 is set for May 22 and 23, 2026

It’s almost time for the Annual Coalfest Festival in Brilliant, Alabama! This year’s festival is scheduled for May 23rd an 24th. Make your plans now to attend and enjoy the food, Coal Mining Exhibit, rides, horseshoe tournament, car and tractor show, arts, crafts, games and motorcycle rides!

This year’s musical guests will include Monkee and the Spank Daddies, Taylor Hunicutt, The Alabama Heathens, 10 Gallon Hat, Head Games and Retro Rock Revival. Come on out Friday night and enjoy the music, then don’t miss Saturdays for more music, the Coal Mining exhibit, lots of food, arts and crafts, horseshoe tournament, car show and motorcycle rides! Check out the flyer below for more information!

Coal Fest 2026

Welcome to Brilliant, Alabama

Our city is a sparkling jewel sitting in the foothills of the Northwest Alabama mountain region. Our history is long and colorful and we would love to share it with you here through our community website.

The town of Brilliant was built around the coal mining industry in the late 1800’s early 1900’s. To this day, there remain several buildings of historical significance that are important to the citizens of Brilliant and to honor our past we now proudly host an annual arts and crafts festival known as Coal Fest each May.

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