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!
Harlan Tourism and the Harlan County High School Cross Country Boosters invite you to kick off the 4th of July with a run through Downtown Harlan. Dress in your red, white, and blue and come out for this patriotic 5K. Pre-registration is $20 with day-of registration at $25. You can register at the Harlan CenterRead more about Red, White, & Zoom 5K
Celebrate America's 250th birthday by joining the 4th Fest Parade in Downtown Harlan! There is no entry fee to participate. $250 prizes will be awarded in 7 categories and a $500 grand prize! The parade begins at 4 p.m. Parade applications can be picked up at the Harlan Center or you can find one here.
What's better than a slice of pie on the 4th of July? Winning cash for eating as much pie as possible on the 4th of July! Join the pie eating contest on the Bicentennial Stage! There is no cost to enter. Contestants will compete in three age divisions.
