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!

Evarts Chili Cook Off

Burl Fee Memorial Park Evarts, United States

Spice up your Labor Day holiday by putting your chili to the test and possibly walk away with a $500 grand prize. Visit the Labor Day Festival and sample the best chilis around!

Evarts Barbecue Competition

Burl Fee Memorial Park Evarts, United States

Smoke the competition at this Barbecue event! Participate as a competitor or enjoy the best of everyone's hard work as a customer! Either way, you're going to have a great time!

Dog Days of Kentucky Mountain Market

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

Get Ready for another Mountain Market at the Harlan Center on August 31st! Join us at the Harlan Center for our Mountain Market from 12 PM to 6 PM!  Whether you're hunting for unique treasures, handcrafted goods, or just want to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, this isn't your typical roadside yard sale—it's a mountain tradition with a twist!This mountainRead more about Dog Days of Kentucky Mountain Market

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 blue ribbon receiving $1. While you're there, enjoy local music and browse the vendors. Enjoy a old fashioned celebration in the mountains this fall!

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Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

The 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' is coming to the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Celebrate Appalachian Culture this fall in Harlan County!

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Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

The 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' is coming to the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Celebrate Appalachian Culture this fall in Harlan County!

International Harvester Day Car Show

City of Benham

Celebrate the "little town that International Harvester built" at the International Harvester Day Car Show in Benham Kentucky. With 8 award categories, your ride may go home with a prize!

Evarts Fall Harvest & Pumpkin Patch

Burl Fee Memorial Park Evarts, United States

Enjoy inflatables, hayrides, maze, pie eating contest, axe throwing, rock painting, prize walk, cake walk, costume contests, and more!

Vintage Fall Festival Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch

Downtown Harlan 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

Fall fun is coming to Downtown Harlan! Downtown Harlan's Vintage Fall Festival on Saturday October 19 from noon to 8 p.m. will feature FREE hayrides to a pumpkin patch where guests can select a FREE pumpkin while supplies last! Hayrides and pumpkins are provided through the generosity of Appalachian Regional Healthcare!🎃

The Festival of the Mountain Masters

Village Center Mall 400 Village Center Rd, Harlan, KY, United States

The Festival of the Mountain Masters is an authentic handcraft show that displays the work of local artisans in the Southeast region. It is held on the Friday & Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Village Center Mall in Harlan, KY.

Spring Jeep Fest

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

Mark your calendars! The Spring Jeep Fest hosted by Muddy Harlan Jeep Crew is coming to Harlan County, Kentucky on April 25th & 26th at the Harlan Center!! We've got live music, vendors, food trucks, duck races, inflatables, and so much more planned! Stay tuned as we finalize our exciting music line-up and release moreRead more about Spring Jeep Fest