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 Iron

    RIDERS WEEKEND 2026 Get ready to Ride or Drive the most challenging and Scenic Route in the U.S.! Period! The AMG Road Crew proudly brings you the FINAL AMG GROUP RIDE on the completed revised version of **THE IRON KY** right here in Central Appalachia!  THIS IS FOR ADVANCED RIDERS AND DRIVERS ONLY! THE IRON KYRead more about The Iron

  • 2nd Annual Bloody Harlan Ghost Ride

     THE AMG AND HARLAN KY TOURISM PRESENTS OUR 2ND ANNUAL BLOODY HARLAN GHOST RIDEKentucky's Haunted Fall Colors Ride!  **Ride the Mountains by Day... Hunt Ghosts by Night!**  Join the Appalachian Motorcycle Group and Harlan KY Tourism for one of the most unique motorcycle events in America as we combine breathtaking Appalachian fall colors, legendary mountainRead more about 2nd Annual Bloody Harlan Ghost Ride