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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Unique Finds at Harlan Center's Pop-Up Shops! Find the Perfect Gift at Our Daily Pop-Up Shops! We're thrilled to announce an exciting holiday shopping experience coming your way! This festive season, the Harlan Center Upstairs Gallery is transforming into a Read more about Downtown Harlan Pop Up Shops

The only feeling better than welcoming your family into your home for Thanksgiving is the feeling of peace & quiet after everyone has left for a fun activity together! Here's some of our favorite ways to enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend in Harlan County... The Festival of the Mountain Read more about (out of the) HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

It's been a season filled with the ghostly, ghastly, and ghoulish but all spooky things must come to an end. As we approach the last weekend of spooky season in Harlan County, we've put together a list of all the frightening fun happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday so you can make enjoy every Read more about The Last Weekend of Spooky Season

Downtown Harlan's Vintage Fall Festival returns for its second year of fall activities for the whole family. You'll find all the fun on First Street on October 21st beginning at 1 p.m. Here's some highlights you won't want to miss!Live Performances- The day kicks off with toe tapping bluegrass music Read more about Plan Your Picture Perfect Day at Downtown Harlan’s Vintage Fall Festival

You may have heard that "You'll never leave Harlan alive" but there are some chilling stories that suggest that some of Harlan County's residents never left even after they died. Here are a few Harlan County ghost stories to keep you up at night... Red Dog Road The Legend: In the 1930s, Read more about Haunted Harlan County

Nothing beats autumn in Appalachia! We've made a list of 10 things you must do to make the most out of fall in Harlan County! -Visit The Apple Tree- High near the summit of Kentucky's tallest peak, the Creech family's orchard produces beautiful produce. Their store along Hwy 119 in Cumberland Read more about 10 Ways to Make the Most Out of Fall in Harlan County

From family friendly pumpkin patches to horrifying haunted houses, Harlan County offers it all in the fall! We’ve organized upcoming local events here by date so that you won’t miss a minute of the fun… SEPTEMBER Saturday September 9 Water Lantern Festival at Kingdom Come State Park- See Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Fall Events in Harlan County:

If you haven't visited Harlan County since last Labor Day, you'll find new businesses and features that have come to our community in the past year! Here are a few you may want to check out...-The Harlan County Beer Company- Enjoy Harlan County's first (legal) brew across from the Harlan County Read more about What’s New in Harlan County?

The first ever Harlan County Burger Week will be taking place from August 21st-27th. If you’re looking to celebrate Burger Week like a true Harlan Countian, here is exactly how in three easy steps!  Step One: Pick up a Harlan County Burger Week passport from the Harlan Center. On this Read more about How To Celebrate Burger Week Like A True Harlan Countian

Harlan Hacks is your insider guide to all things Harlan and this blog entry is focused on all things Back-To-School Shopping! If you’re looking for the cutest places to shop for back to school, you’re in luck! Harlan’s variety of boutiques makes it the perfect place for back to school shopping. Read more about Harlan Hacks: Back To School Shopping in Harlan County