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!
Evarts Tourism will be hosting their annual BBQ competition on June 21st at the Burl Fee Memorial Park! Give them a call or message their page if interested! You must pay online for the registration fee is $50. Message the page to receive details on payment. They will be judging one meat which will be ribs. The event is on Saturday June 21st and the gate will be open for you to set up at midnight. You must prep and cook all meat onsite. Turn in will be 12:00 that day with judging will be done upon turn in and a winner will be announced by 12:30-1:00. The prizes will be $500 and trophy for 1st place, $350 for second, and $150 for 3rd.