Harlan County
Where the adventure begins
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!
Believer's Camp Meeting 2024 📅 October 23 - 26, 2024 📍 Harlan Civic Center, 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831 Join Believer's Tabernacle for an unforgettable spiritual gathering at the Believer's Camp Meeting 2024! This powerful event will bring together an incredible lineup of gospel groups, soloists, and preachers, sharing their gifts and ministriesRead more about Believer’s Camp Meeting 2024
The historic Benham Theater is transforming into a terrifying haunted house of clowns. Admission is $5 to enter. While you're in Benham, double your horror by visiting the Haunted Zombie Train Trail at the Coal Miner Memorial Trail.
A zombie outbreak has occurred and the train is the escape! Creatures of the night have descended onto Benham to prevent your escape. Will you survive? There will be a choice in the story to continue like the haunted walk or to remain on the train for those who do not wish to walk. AdmissionRead more about Haunted Zombie Train Trail
Last Gears & Beers Cruise-In of the Year! Join us on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8 PM in Downtown Harlan for the final Gears & Beers Cruise-In & Candy Crawl of the year! This isn’t just any Cruise-In… we’ll be drawing one lucky winner to receive a $1,000 grand prize! Your name will be enteredRead more about Last Gears & Beers of the Year
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
You'll find fun, frights, and CANDY at Trick or Treat on Main in Cumberland.
Community hay ride & pumpkin patch…Friday October 18th & 25th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin of your choice and a round of holiday mini golf for only $10/per person. Tickets can be purchased inside the giftshop.
Celebrate the beauty of autumn in the mountains and engage with some of the regions most talented artists during Pine Mountain Settlement School's all-inclusive Fall Arts Weekend. Participants will receive 2 nights stay in historic lodging, 6 meals sourced from the campus farm and local producers, and workshops led by eclectic and talented artists. RegistrationRead more about Fall Arts Weekend
See Harlan as you've never seen it before as Bloody Harlan Tours leads you on a walking tour of Harlan's paranormal and true crime past. You have four FREE opportunities to make this spooky season truly memorable! Friday October 4th- Call (606) 573-4156 to register. Space is limited to 50 participants. Leaves at 7 p.m.Read more about Ghost Walks in Downtown Harlan
The scariest experience under earth! Tours run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $8 admission.
Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified!
Don't miss this frightfully fun haunted barn!
