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Harlan County Shop Local Guide Unwrap the Magic of an Appalachian Christmas It’s that time of year when snowflakes dance in the crisp mountain air and the cozy glow of shop windows lights up our towns. This Christmas, discover the magic of Harlan County as you shop, dine, and delight in the Read more about Harlan County Shop Local Holiday Guide 2024

Possum Fest is coming to Cumberland, Kentucky, on September 7, 2024, from 12-8 pm, and it’s set to be a tail-wagging good time! This festival celebrates everyone’s favorite trash cat with a day full of art, crafts, games, food, and fun. Here are 10 possum-tively perfect reasons to attend: 1. Read more about 10 Unmissable Reasons to Scurry Over to Possum Fest

10 Top Tips to Be the Top Dog at the Dog Days of Kentucky Ready to relish in a day full of fun, flavor, and all things hot dogs? The Dog Days of Kentucky is barking up a storm with activities that are sure to make your tail wag and sizzle your buns! Whether you're here for the Hot Dog Read more about TEN TOP TIPS TO BE TOP DOG AT THE DOG DAYS OF KENTUCKY

It's that time of year again: Burger Week! Burger week begins August 19th and will continue until August 25th. Here is your guide to ensure you do not miss out on any of the Burger Week fun! Participating Locations: Read more about Stacked With Fun: How to Beef up Your Burger Week Fun!

This week for our Local Love project we decided to interview Erica Pennington. Erica has lived in Harlan her whole life, has worked for 12 years at the Appalachian Challenge Academy, and is the Academic Supervisor at the ACA here to give her perspective of the mountains we call home. Why do you Read more about Local Love: Erica Pennington

This week for Local Love, we decided to interview Deron Major to give a unique point of view of Harlan. The Local Love project aims to help show Harlan from the perspective of locals, and Deron does this perfectly! Tell us your history and connection to Harlan County. I was born here. My Read more about Local Love: Deron Major

Whether it’s your first time visiting or your hundredth time visiting, it’s important for visitors to take advantage of all that our county has to offer! Here are some ways to stay up to date on events and attractions in Harlan County:  Talk to a local. Harlan County has some of the Read more about How to Experience Harlan County Like a Local

From fueling two World Wars to powering the nation with our coal, Harlan County has played a key role in American history. Take a look at some of the most monumental events and facts about our County: The future opening of the Harlan County Museum: Within the next few months, Harlan County Read more about Monumental Moments in Harlan County History

Cole Raines is the Executive Director of One Harlan County. He’s a graduate of Harvard and has lived in Harlan for two years and worked here for three giving a very unique perspective as someone who has only recently experienced all that Harlan has to offer! Tell us about your history and Read more about Local Love: Cole Raines – Executive Director of One Harlan County

One of our favorite festivals is the Dog Days of Kentucky Festival in downtown Harlan, Kentucky! This festival, although very new, has some of the most fun things in store and there is truly nothing like it anywhere else! Here are our top 10 picks on why it is a must to visit the Dog Days of Read more about 10 Reasons to Attend the Dog Days of Kentucky Festival in Harlan County