Food Truck Friday
The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United StatesTry something different with Food Truck Friday at the Harlan Center.
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!
Try something different with Food Truck Friday at the Harlan Center.
Can you lend a helping hand? KNLT is looking for hardworking volunteers who don’t mind getting their hands dirty to help with clean up and ecological prep work on Pine Mountain. After your volunteer shift, our team will lead a guided hike at the nearby James E. Bickford State Nature Preserve. Register and find additionalRead more about Guided Hike & Volunteer Work Day
Start you week with an hour of arts and crafts. The Harlan Public Library will provide the art supplies. You supply the creativity.
Support local seniors as they vie for the crown, scholarship money, and title of Miss Harlan County! The Miss Harlan County Scholarship Pageant will take place on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Harlan Elementary School. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the Pageant begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students,Read more about Miss Harlan County Scholarship Pageant
Come to Huff Park and enjoy games, giveaways, and exhibits from across Harlan County! The first 1,200 visitors will receive a free t-shirt.
The 70th Annual Poke Sallet Festival returns from June 5th-7th in downtown Harlan! Stay tuned as more information is released! You can also visit www.pokesalletfestival.com for more information!
Something BIG is coming to the Poke Sallet Festival stage! For the 70th Annual Poke Sallet Festival, we’re turning up the volume and bringing back some of your FAVORITE voices from years past with Poke Sallet Idol: All-Stars - A battle of local idol LEGENDS! Who knows which champions will be returning?! You'll have toRead more about Poke Sallet Idol: All Stars
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Jason Crabb brings his powerhouse vocals and inspiring music to Downtown Harlan on Thursday, June 5th at 8:30 PM. You won’t want to miss this award-winning artist live at the Poke Sallet Festival!
14th Annual Sue Ford Memorial Car Show Date: Saturday, June 7th, 2025Location: Downtown Harlan, KYPoke Sallet Festival Weekend Get ready to rev your engines and shine up those classics! The 14th Annual Sue Ford Memorial Car Show is rolling into Downtown Harlan during the Poke Sallet Festival on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. This beloved event is a highlight of festival weekend, showcasingRead more about Sue Ford Memorial Car Show
We’re beyond excited to announce that LOVER: The Unofficial Eras Tour will be performing their incredible Taylor Swift Tribute Show at this year’s Poke Sallet Festival in downtown Harlan, KY! FREE CONCERT – no ticket needed! Saturday, June 7th Downtown Harlan, KY Show starts at 9PMSing your heart out to hits from EVERY era—from “Fearless” to “The Tortured PoetsRead more about The Poke Sallet Festival Presents Lover: The Unofficial Eras Tour
Start you week with an hour of arts and crafts. The Harlan Public Library will provide the art supplies. You supply the creativity.
Our Authentically Unplugged Retreat Weekend is designed to celebrate solitude and rest. With just enough structure to keep curiousity piqued and a tranquil landscape to invite rest and contemplation, Pine Mountain Settlement School is the perfect room with a view. While we encourage folks to disconnect, we do have Wi-Fi! Registration includes lodging in ourRead more about Authentically Unplugged Retreat Weekend