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!
The Appalachian Mountain Ecology Camp is a collaboration between Eastern Kentucky University’s Division of Natural Areas and historic Pine Mountain Settlement School (PMSS) located in Harlan County. The camp will be at Pine Mountain Settlement School with students exploring the local environment including EKU’s Lilley Cornett Woods. This experience is for high school students in tenthRead more about Appalachian Mountain Ecology Camp
The Harlan County Public Libraries are offering a great opportunity for parents and guardians this summer through their “Safe Summers Parenting Resources” series at the Harlan Center! These free sessions are designed to help families build safe, happy, and confident environments for children ages 0–17 while connecting participants with valuable local resources and support systems.Read more about Safe Summers Parenting Resources
The Harlan County Public Libraries are offering a great opportunity for parents and guardians this summer through their “Safe Summers Parenting Resources” series at the Harlan Center! These free sessions are designed to help families build safe, happy, and confident environments for children ages 0–17 while connecting participants with valuable local resources and support systems.Read more about Safe Summer Parenting Resource
Cumberland Tourism invites you to grab a partner and get ready for monthly cornhole tournaments at the Square on Main in Downtown Cumberland.
The Harlan County Public Libraries are offering a great opportunity for parents and guardians this summer through their “Safe Summers Parenting Resources” series at the Harlan Center! These free sessions are designed to help families build safe, happy, and confident environments for children ages 0–17 while connecting participants with valuable local resources and support systems.Read more about Safe Summer Parenting Resource
Join us in downtown Harlan on Thursday, June 25th from 6PM to 8PM and get ready for another night of cars, community, and a packed 1st Street in front of the courthouse!Everything from classic cars, hot rods, imports, trucks with families out and kids picking their favorites! Family friendly. Community driven. All 2026 dates are on thisRead more about Gears & Beers
Challenge yourself on Kentucky highest elevated off-road park at Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area.
FOURTH FEST HAS BEEN SET! We’re gearing up for another incredible Fourth Fest celebration in Downtown Harlan and we are officially NOW ACCEPTING VENDORS & FOOD TRUCKS for this year’s event! 🇺🇸 Every year, Fourth Fest brings thousands together for a full day of family fun and Appalachian celebration featuring: 🎇 A massive fireworks showRead more about Fourth Fest
Whitney Johnson is back with her fantastic fungi and we are HERE FOR IT! Enjoy an exclusive weekend with the Appalachian Forager and deep dive into identification, foraging techniques, and tasty concoctions! This registration includes 5 meals, lodging for 2 nights in our historic dorm and cottages, and all workshop materials. Register at www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/events
Cumberland Tourism invites you to grab a partner and get ready for monthly cornhole tournaments at the Square on Main in Downtown Cumberland.
Join us in downtown Harlan on Thursday, July 23rd from 6PM to 8PM and get ready for another night of cars, community, and a packed 1st Street in front of the courthouse!Everything from classic cars, hot rods, imports, trucks with families out and kids picking their favorites! Family friendly. Community driven. All 2026 dates are on thisRead more about Gears & Beers
Some races are about the finish line. This one’s about something bigger. We’re proud to help share The Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs, happening July 25th at Martins Fork Lake here in Harlan County. This 5K run and fun walk is all about raising awareness for miners affected by black lung while giving folksRead more about The Coal Miner Run for Clean Lungs 5K and Fun Walk
