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!

  • Appalachian Mountain Ecology Camp

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

    The Appalachian Mountain Ecology Camp is a collaboration between Eastern Kentucky University’s  Division of Natural Areas and historic Pine Mountain Settlement School (PMSS) located in Harlan  County. The camp will be at Pine Mountain Settlement School with students exploring the local  environment including EKU’s Lilley Cornett Woods.  This experience is for high school students in tenthRead more about Appalachian Mountain Ecology Camp

  • Photography Retreat Weekend

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

    Noted photographer and Harlan County native Malcolm Wilson returns to Pine Mountain Settlement School to lead a weekend retreat to teach photography to beginners or to help photographers hone their skills. With the historic campus as a base and its surrounding areas for a backdrop, participants will learn useful information about their cameras and thenRead more about Photography Retreat Weekend

  • Appalachian Forager Retreat Weekend

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

    Whitney Johnson is back with her fantastic fungi and we are HERE FOR IT! Enjoy an exclusive weekend with the Appalachian Forager and deep dive into identification, foraging techniques, and tasty concoctions! This registration includes 5 meals, lodging for 2 nights in our historic dorm and cottages, and all workshop materials. Register at www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/events