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!
Lcpl Joe C Paul Heroes, Miners, and Shiners Ride 2025
July 5
Join us for a day of honor and remembrance and a great day of riding as we raise money to erect a monument in Nevisdale/Gatliff, Ky on Joe C Paul Medal of Honor Trail to honor one of Appalachia’s True American Heroes, Lance Corporal Joe Calvin Paul, Medal of Honor Recipient. who was born and raised in the small coal community of Gatliff, KY!
We will start out at the Joe C Paul Historical Marker on Main street in Williamsburg, KY and ride east on Revenue Runner Hwy 92 to Joe C Paul Medal of Honor Trail. We will then head to Pineville and Ride The Chain then moving on to a Brand New Trail Route your absolutely gonna love and then Coal Train 421 to Harlan for Lunch and then Back to Pineville KY on The Backbreaker! With allot of great stops along the way including Chain Rock, the Bell County Veterans Memorial Park, Martins Fork Lake, Downtown Harlan, and a whole lot more. Come on out and see the incredible Memorial Honor Wall Display in the Old Whitley County Courthouse to include his uniform and Medal of Honor!
This is the way we celebrate 4th of July Weekend here at the AMG! By Honoring those who gave us our Freedom and way of life as it should be! All are Welcome to Attend: Bikes, Cars, Jeeps, and Slingshots! Find this AMG Ride and Event Now on REVER!
Kickstands up at 10:30am. $20.00 donation recommended and all donations accepted go directly to the JC Paul Det#1448 of the local Marine Corp League to purchase this monument. We may be joined on this ride by the Leatherneck Nation from Dayton, Ohio as well as many other veteran organizations. All are welcome. Do not miss this ride, its going to be epic! We will see you there!
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