Events

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!

All Day

Jeep Fest

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan

Jeep Fest offers events for the whole family with live music, inflatables, vendors, food trucks, a mountain market, and rides led by knowledgeable local guides. Participants can choose between challengingRead more about Jeep Fest

Ongoing

Fall Arts Weekend

Pine Mountain Settlement School 36 State Hwy 510, Bledsoe

During Fall Arts Weekend, learn and work with experts in workshops on traditional mountain crafts. This all-inclusive weekend includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals, and workshops lead by some ofRead more about Fall Arts Weekend

Mountain Market

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan

Vendors will be selling everything from handmade crafts to second hand treasures at this indoor market taking place in conjunction with the Harlan County JeepFest. Browse yard sale booths, oneRead more about Mountain Market

Recurring

Haunted Mini Golf

Kingdom Come State Park 502 Park Rd, Cumberland

Have fun golfing through our 9-hole mini golf course but with a twist! Music, lights and spooky decorations will make this an extra fun experience, fun for the whole family!Read more about Haunted Mini Golf

Crawdad-o-ween

Godbey Appalachian Center 700 College Rd., Cumberland

HAUNTED HOUSE, VENDORS, COSTUME CONTEST, LIVE MUSIC, DANCE PARTY, REPTILE SHOW, FREE FOOD, ART!

Recurring

Fright Nights Haunted House

Kingdom Come State Park 502 Park Rd, Cumberland

Zombies, ghouls, spooks, and the darkest creatures of the night await you! Leave the little ones at home. Fright Nights is not recommended for ages 8 and under.

The Haunted Mine

The Haunted Mine at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is returning this year! Mark your calendar from October 20th-21st and 27th-28th from 7PM-10PM to tour the haunted mine! TicketsRead more about The Haunted Mine

Recurring

Haunted Barn

English Creek Stables US Hwy 119, Baxter

You know English Creek Stables as a quiet and peaceful place but, for Halloween, it has transformed to a blood curdling barn!