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!
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ANNOUNCING: Harlan's Second Annual Burger Week is coming back to the City of Harlan this August! From August 19th-25th, participating restaurants throughout the City of Harlan will be featuring a burger for Burger Week. You will fill out the restaurants name on the passport and the restaurant will use their burger week stamp to showRead more about Harlan’s Burger Week 
The Rebecca Caudill Public Library in Cumberland has created a “Where I Come From” Poetry Contest for the residents of Harlan County aged 14 and up!!Write a poem in any form describing where you come from! First place winners will be awarded $100! Second place will get $50, and third will get $25!**It must beRead more about Poetry Contest |
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Spice up your Labor Day holiday by putting your chili to the test and possibly walk away with a $500 grand prize. Visit the Labor Day Festival and sample the best chilis around!
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Smoke the competition at this Barbecue event! Participate as a competitor or enjoy the best of everyone's hard work as a customer! Either way, you're going to have a great time!
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The WCMG and Backroads of Appalachia Presents Our Second Annual HARLAN JEEP and BIKEFEST and Custom Bike Show. This event just got a whole lot bigger thanks to our friends at Harlan County Tourism, The Harlan County Jeepers, and the Appalachian Woodboogers Jeep Clubs! Join us for an spectacular day in the Appalachian Mountains asRead more about Harlan Jeep and Bikefest and Custom Bike Show |
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Join us at the Harlan Center for our monthly Make It Meet Up!Date: Friday, September 6thTime: 6PM-8PMLocation: Harlan Center Upstairs GalleryThis month, participants will learn how to crochet their own potholder!Limited to the first 20 participants, so don't miss out! Register today by calling the Harlan Center at 606-573-4495. Ages 10 and up are welcome.ComeRead more about Make It Meet Up |
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Evarts Tourism invites you to the Burl Fee Memorial Park to buy and sell second hand treasures at this community yard sale! No registration is required and it is free to set up. Find something unexpected and wonderful!
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Are you ready for football, sweaters, fall leaves, and PSLs? Then the Fall Kick Off Event is for you! LumberJack's Boutique has organized a great day of shopping at the Harlan Center on Saturday September 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With everything from baked goods to fall fashion, you'll be ready with allRead more about Fall Kick Off Event
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Come join the fun at the 3rd Annual PossumFest in Cumberland, KY! The weirdest and most wonderful block party around! Celebrate everyone’s favorite trash cat with a night of light hearted fun! Last year’s event was such a success and PossumFest couldn’t have pulled it off without out the awesome vendors and community support! ComeRead more about PossumFest |
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Create a fun, fall holiday platter of your choice! Go to www.willingsheartsinc.org/events to register so they can save your a seat! |
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Get ahead of the Christmas rush and paint your favorite Christmas decor! Go to www.willingheartsinc.org/events to reserve your spot!
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🎬✨ Grab your blankets and lawn chairs—our next Outdoor Movie Night is coming up soon! Join us on Friday, September 20th at the front plaza of the Harlan Center for a magical screening of Disney's Wish! ✨ 📅 Date: Friday, September 20th ⏰ Time: Movie starts at 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Harlan Center Front PlazaRead more about Outdoor Movie Night |
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The WCMG and Backroads of Appalachia Presents “THE IRON” 2.0 Advanced Riders Weekend in Central Appalachia! Get ready to ride the Baddest and also most Scenic Motorcycle Ride in the U.S.! Period! Welcome to “THE IRON” 2.0 as the challenge just got even better! That’s Right “THE IRON” now includes West Virginia making it 4Read more about The Iron 2.0 Advanced Riders Weekend
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Travel to the historic campus of Pine Mountain Settlement School for this mountain tradition! Enter your vegetables, canned goods, quilts, artwork, and more! Ribbons will be awarded with every blue ribbon receiving $1. While you're there, enjoy local music and browse the vendors. Enjoy a old fashioned celebration in the mountains this fall!
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Tee off in support of the Cumberland 7th & 8th grade cheerleaders while enjoying a day of golf!
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Mark your calendars for a FREE Mini Golf celebration in downtown Harlan at Huff Park! September 21st is Worldwide Mini Golf Day and we are celebrating in downtown Harlan by creating a mini golf pop up course where every hole will be created and manned by a local organizations, businesses, government agency, or nonprofits! EachRead more about Worldwide Mini Golf Day in Harlan |
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Rev Your Engines & Grab a Burger or Brew! Join us for the September Gears & Beers Cruise-In on Thursday, September 26th, from 6 PM to 8 PM in Downtown Harlan, right in front of the Harlan County Courthouse! Bring your classic cars, hot rods, rat rods, imports, and anything with wheels! Whether you're aRead more about September Gears and Beers |
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Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified!
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🎬🎉 Exciting news! Due to popular demand (and a little weather interruption in August), we're hosting an extra Outdoor Movie Night! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 27th, when we’ll be showing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! 👻⚡ 📅 Date: Friday, September 27th ⏰ Time: Movie starts at 8:30 PM 📍 Location: Harlan Center Front Plaza 🍿Read more about Outdoor Movie Night |
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Find a partner and join the two man invitational at the beautiful Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Cumberland Kentucky. The cost is $200 per team with cash prizes for the top three finishers.
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Celebrate and support those working toward recovery. This event includes guest speakers, inflatables, raffles, DJ, t-shirt vendors, food, resource tables, and more!
Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified! |
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The 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' is coming to the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Celebrate Appalachian Culture this fall in Harlan County! 
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
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Mark your calendars for an exciting day in Benham, Kentucky! On October 5, 2024, the City of Benham is celebrating International Harvester Day at the historic Benham Coal Miner's Park. This family-friendly event will be packed with activities and entertainment for all ages! Event Highlights: Train Rides: Experience the thrill of a train ride throughRead more about 
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DAY! This event will take place on Saturday October 5, 2024. Any vendor needing more information can contact City Hall at 606-848-5506! The City of Benham is excited to see some old friends and make some new ones!
The 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' is coming to the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Celebrate Appalachian Culture this fall in Harlan County!
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Celebrate the "little town that International Harvester built" at the International Harvester Day Car Show in Benham Kentucky. With 8 award categories, your ride may go home with a prize!
Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified! |
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