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!
It is an honor for us to once again announce the annual Special Needs Prom! We love our community and all those in it, but those with special needs holdRead more about Time To Shine Special Needs Prom
Join us for a run along and over some of the most extraordinary rock formations in the state, including Raven Rock, a giant rock exposure that soars 290 feet intoRead more about Raven Rock 5K Trail Run
Gears & Beers is back for another year and we're kicking the fun off earlier than ever! This downtown cruise in begins on Thursday April 25th and will continue onRead more about Gears & Beers
Join the Harlan County Jeepers for guided rides, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, live music, and so much more! Whether you hit the trails with your Jeep or you just enjoyRead more about Harlan County Jeep Fest
Join the Harlan County Jeepers for guided rides, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, live music, and so much more! Whether you hit the trails with your Jeep or you just enjoyRead more about Harlan County Jeep Fest
In conjunction with the Jeep Fest, come out for the Mountain Market! This indoor sale includes homemade and handcrafted items as well as secondhand and yard sale booths! After youRead more about Mountain Market
Cumberland Tourism and Main Street are happy to return the Main Street/Hwy 160 Yard Sale. This is from West Main in Cumberland to the end of Hwy 160 In Lynch.Read more about Main Street/Hwy 160 Yard Sale
Join us for our 30.5 mile rally, with a 3,000 foot elevation gain, beginning and ending at Kingdom Come State Park lake! Awards will be given for each age division.Read more about Kingdom Come Bike Rally
This ride originates in Richmond Kentucky before progressing deeper and deeper into Kentucky Coal Country. Riders wrap up the day in Harlan County with a meal at the Harlan CountyRead more about All Aboard Ride on the Coal Train 421
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
This May 24th - May 26th, elevate your plans literally and figuratively at Kentucky’s highest elevated off-road park - Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area! Spread over 7,000 acres of breathtakingRead more about Southern Shine Crawl
Do you have what it takes to complete our warrior's challenge obstacle run? Put yourself to the test by running, swimming, crawling and climbing your way through our park lake,Read more about Warrior’s Challenge Obstacle Run
