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The 71st annual Poke Sallet Festival is right around the corner, and we are so ready to celebrate one of Harlan County’s most beloved traditions. Between carnival rides, local vendors, live music, delicious food, and more, Poke Sallet Festival is full of excitement. There are so many reasons to Read more about 71 Reasons to Visit the 71st Annual Poke Sallet Festival

You’re invited to show the world Harlan County as you see it. Capture photos of the natural beauty, mountain adventures, wildlife, attractions, and more! This contest is open to beginners, amateurs, and professionals. Submissions should be emailed to harlancountyphotography@gmail.com. Please Read more about 2026 Harlan County Photography Contest

New Year’s resolutions are often about self growth and personal goals. As 2026 approaches, challenge yourself to welcome the New Year the right way: by seeking out new experiences. From beautiful nature spots to local favorites, these Harlan County gems are MUST visit locations that you won’t want Read more about Harlan County Bucket List for 2026

🎄 2025 Holiday Shop Local Guide 1. Harlan (and adjacent communities) Harlan - the heart of our mountain home,Where local gifts make spirit roam.Shop downtown streets wrapped in cheer,Give back to neighbors this time of year. 👗 Boutique Clothing & Apparel My Sister’s Closet: Read more about 2025 Shop Local Guide for Harlan County

Not all Thanksgiving memories are made around the dinner table. We’ve put together a list of Thanksgiving weekend activities to get you and your family out of the house and enjoying all that Harlan County has to offer! Jingle Bell Ride- The Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area is climbing Read more about Out of the Home for the Holidays

Here in Harlan County, we don't just serve meals—we serve stories, traditions, and a whole lot of soul. From hearty Appalachian staples to off-the-wall local specialties (ever had a Grippo pizza?), every bite tells a tale rooted in these mountains. Whether you’re on the hunt for home cooking like Read more about Local Bites, Mountains of Flavor

One of the things that we hear most is the phrase “There is nothing to do in Harlan," and we are here to debunk that once and for all. Here is our list of 15 things, in no particular order, that you can go do, because there is always SOMETHING to do in Harlan County. Read more about There’s Always SOMETHING to do in Harlan County

Harlan is FULL of fun events all year round, but the summer is one of the BEST times to be in Harlan due to the many events we have. We have so many in fact that some slip through the cracks and you might not hear about them, but have no fear. We gave compiled a list of 10 Harlan County events Read more about 10 Harlan County Summer Events You May Not Have Known About

Our goal is to allow visitors to see Harlan County through the eyes of a local. It is one thing to see Harlan through pictures and posts, but it is another thing to live in and experience Harlan on a day-to-day basis. By interviewing locals in our Local Love project, we hope to share a bit of why Read more about Local Love: April Collins

You’re invited to show the world Harlan County as you see it. Capture photos of the natural beauty, mountain adventures, wildlife, attractions, and more! This contest is open to beginners, amateurs, and professionals. Submissions should be emailed to harlancountyphotography@gmail.com. Please Read more about Harlan Tourism Photography Contest 2025