Events

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!

Cumberland Independence Day Celebration

Square on Main Main Street, Cumberland, KY, United States

Keep the celebration going with live music, cornhole, great food, vendors, a cruise in, and FIREWORKS!

Red, White, & Cruise

Square on Main Main Street, Cumberland, KY, United States

Offering live music, vendors, door prizes, cornhole tournament, food, and fireworks at the Square on Main in Cumberland!

Recurring

Spray & Play

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

It's time for another summer of Spray Play at the Harlan Center. Spray & Play is every Thursday following the 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the month of July. Children can enjoy water inflatables, kiddie pools, and popsicles & drinks all for FREE! Special thanks to sponsors: Party Time Inflatables, Alexander InvestmentRead more about Spray & Play

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Spray & Play

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

It's time for another summer of Spray Play at the Harlan Center. Spray & Play is every Thursday following the 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the month of July. Children can enjoy water inflatables, kiddie pools, and popsicles & drinks all for FREE! Special thanks to sponsors: Party Time Inflatables, Alexander InvestmentRead more about Spray & Play

Recurring

Spray & Play

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

It's time for another summer of Spray Play at the Harlan Center. Spray & Play is every Thursday following the 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the month of July. Children can enjoy water inflatables, kiddie pools, and popsicles & drinks all for FREE! Special thanks to sponsors: Party Time Inflatables, Alexander InvestmentRead more about Spray & Play

Recurring

Spray & Play

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

It's time for another summer of Spray Play at the Harlan Center. Spray & Play is every Thursday following the 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the month of July. Children can enjoy water inflatables, kiddie pools, and popsicles & drinks all for FREE! Special thanks to sponsors: Party Time Inflatables, Alexander InvestmentRead more about Spray & Play

PossumFest

Y'all! It's official....Mark those calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025!! We're gonna do the crazy again in celebration of our favorite trash cat. VENDOR APPS & all the details will be out FEB 10. And...keep those peepers wide open for possumable (see what we did there) news about pre-PossumFest fun on Fri, Sept. 5. 

The Gloaming: The Intersection of Art, Environment, & Agriculture

Pine Mountain Settlement School 36 State Hwy 510, Bledsoe, KY, United States

Join us for our first interactive outdoor experience - an intersection of Art, Environment, and Agriculture. Enjoy interactive art displays along our trails - illumination, inspiration, and community - dance under the stars to the whimsical melodies of the night, shop with local artists, dine on locally sourced food, and get lost in the gloamingRead more about The Gloaming: The Intersection of Art, Environment, & Agriculture