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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Dog Days of Kentucky
August 31 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for Kentucky’s only Hot Dog Championship and Festival! This exciting event features a variety of fun activities and competitions, perfect for all ages. Highlights include:
- Hot Dog Eating Contest: Show off your eating skills and compete to be the hot dog eating champion.
- Hot Dog Costume Contests: Dress up your dog or yourself and participate in our costume contests.
- Live Music: Enjoy live music performances throughout the event.
- Vendors: Browse through a variety of vendor booths offering food, drinks, and unique items.
- Hot Dog Hustle 5K: Get moving with our Hot Dog Hustle 5K run.
Prizes
- $1500 for the Best Hot Dog in Kentucky
- $1000 for the Crowd Favorite
- $500 for the Harlan Tourism Award
$500 for the Hot Dog Eating Contest for Professionals and $250 for amateurs and $100 for kids!
$150 for each winner in the costume contests
Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement at the Dog Days of Kentucky! Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a day filled with delicious hot dogs, entertainment, and community spirit.
For applications for the championship: Dog Day Championship Applications 24
For vendor applications: Dog Days of KY Vendor App
Hot Dog Hustle 5k: Hot Dog Hustle 5k
Hot Dog Eating Contest (Please designate professional, amateur, or kids): Hot Dog Eating Contest Entry Form
Hot Dog Costume Contest: 
Hot Dog Animal Costume Contest: 
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