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!
The 2nd Annual Monster Dash 5K is making it’s way back to downtown Harlan on October 28th! Starting today, you can register for the race at the Harlan Civic Center and Finish Vertical. Pre-registration will be $20 and registration on the day of is $25. Registration will begin at 7PM at the Harlan Center on October 28th with the race beginning at 7:30PM. Come dressed to run or in your Halloween costume! Be sure to register by October 21st to guarantee a t-shirt for this spooky event!
You can download a registration form here and turn into the Harlan Center or Finish Vertical: Monster Dash 5k