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!

Headwaters Arts Festival

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

On Saturday May 18th, we will celebrate the abundant artistic talent in Harlan County with the Headwaters Arts Festival at the Harlan Center in Downtown Harlan. You can expect artists,Read more about Headwaters Arts Festival

MAMAW Fest Readings & Storytelling

Moonbow Tipple Cafe & Books 119 S. Main St., Harlan, KY, United States

Enjoy stories and readings from Misty Skaggs, Brandon Jent, Willie Carver, Robert Gipe, Olivia Creech, Angie Debord, Anne Shelby, & George Ella Lyon.

Poetry Contest

Rebecca Caudill Public Library

The Rebecca Caudill Public Library in Cumberland has created a “Where I Come From” Poetry Contest for the residents of Harlan County aged 14 and up!!Write a poem in anyRead more about Poetry Contest

Fair Day

Pine Mountain Settlement School 36 State Hwy 510, Bledsoe, KY, United States

Travel to the historic campus of Pine Mountain Settlement School for this mountain tradition! Enter your vegetables, canned goods, quilts, artwork, and more! Ribbons will be awarded with every blueRead more about Fair Day