Welcome to Harlan County, where there’s always something exciting going on! Whether you’re here for our biggest party of the year at the Poke Sallet Festival or looking to get a little dirty at thrilling off-road events like the Southern Shine Crawl or the Fall Crawl, we’ve got you covered. Harlan County is a place of celebration, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

We like to think we’re on top of all the fun stuff happening around here, but now and then, a cool event might sneak by us. Maybe we missed it in our social feeds, or it’s a new thing we haven’t heard about yet. Whatever the reason, we don’t want to miss out, and neither do you! Got an event you’re excited about? Shoot us an email at harlantourism@gmail.com or send us a message on our facebook page at Visit Harlan County. As long as it meets our parameters, we’ll happily add it to our calendar. We’re all about community and tourism events that bring people together.

So, let’s make every day a reason to celebrate in Harlan County. Share your event, and let’s fill our calendar with fun for everyone!

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Dessert Week 2026

May 11 - May 17
🍰🍪🍦 SAVE THE DATES, HARLAN… IT’S ABOUT TO GET SWEET 🍦🍪🍰
Dessert Week is BACK and we’re officially serving it up May 11th–May 17th!
Here’s how you get in on the fun:
🥄 You’ll need a passport that you can pick up at the Harlan Center! Stay tuned, we will announce when they are available for pick up!
🍩 Visit participating restaurants and try their featured desserts all week long
🍫 Each stop earns you a stamp. Collect 5 stamps and head back to claim your FREE Dessert Week tee!
Just make sure you bring your completed passport. All 5 stamps are required.
🎨 BONUS SWEETNESS:
During the Headwaters Arts Festival (May 16th), local bakers set up at the festival can stamp your passport when you purchase their baked goods. So yes, you can absolutely double down on dessert that day.
👀 And of course… the real question:
Who will be crowned this year’s Dessert Week Champion?
Because once again, YOU get to vote for your favorite.
🍓 Stay tuned. We’ll be dropping the full list of participating restaurants and what desserts they’ll be serving up VERY soon.

Details

  • Start: May 11
  • End: May 17