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!
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!
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
See Harlan as you've never seen it before as Bloody Harlan Tours leads you on a walking tour of Harlan's paranormal and true crime past. You have four FREE opportunities to make this spooky season truly memorable! Friday October 4th- Call (606) 573-4156 to register. Space is limited to 50 participants. Leaves at 7 p.m.Read more about Ghost Walks in Downtown Harlan
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DAY! This event will take place on Saturday October 5, 2024. Any vendor needing more information can contact City Hall at 606-848-5506! The City of Benham is excited to see some old friends and make some new ones!
Mark your calendars for an exciting day in Benham, Kentucky! On October 5, 2024, the City of Benham is celebrating International Harvester Day at the historic Benham Coal Miner's Park. This family-friendly event will be packed with activities and entertainment for all ages! Event Highlights: Train Rides: Experience the thrill of a train ride throughRead more about
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!
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
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!
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Join us at the Harlan Center for our monthly Make It Meet Up!Date: Friday, October 11thTime: 6PM-8PMLocation: Harlan Center Upstairs GalleryThis month, we're excited to be hosting a paint and pass class. Each participant will receive their own canvas. Every five minutes, participants will pass their canvas to the person on their left. At theRead more about October Make It Meet Up
See Harlan as you've never seen it before as Bloody Harlan Tours leads you on a walking tour of Harlan's paranormal and true crime past. You have four FREE opportunities to make this spooky season truly memorable! Friday October 4th- Call (606) 573-4156 to register. Space is limited to 50 participants. Leaves at 7 p.m.Read more about Ghost Walks in Downtown Harlan
Fall is the perfect time to get your Jeep down to the mountains of Harlan County! Join the Muddy Harlan Jeep Crew for Jeep Fest on October 11 & 12. You'll find vendors, food trucks, live music, a cornhole tournament, and children's activities at the Harlan Center in Downtown Harlan. Jeeps can choose from aRead more about Jeep Fest
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Toss your team into the competition for cash prizes! Support CVCAC at the 2024 Jeep Fest during the cornhole tournament.
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Get ready for an adrenaline-filled weekend at Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area! The Fall Crawl is coming October 18th-20th, bringing rock crawlers and off-road enthusiasts together for an epic weekend of adventure. Whether you're a seasoned driver or just love the thrill of the ride, this is the perfect time to hit the trails andRead more about Fall Crawl
You're invited to the Fright Night Film Festival on Friday October 18th at the Harlan Center. Snack on free drinks and popcorn while you watch horror films of all kinds. Drop in for your favorite or dare to watch from beginning to end!
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Community hay ride & pumpkin patch…Friday October 18th & 25th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin of your choice and a round of holiday mini golf for only $10/per person. Tickets can be purchased inside the giftshop.
Haunt your way through Downtown Harlan on this 5K walk or run. Costumes are not required but are encouraged so wear your frightfully festive best. The race begins and finishes at the Harlan Center! Awards will be given for divisions 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40 & up, and overall finisher for both malesRead more about Monster Dash 5K
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Downtown Harlan’s Vintage Fall Fest! Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: 1st Street, around the Harlan County Courthouse Autumn in Harlan is a magical time, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than at the 3rd Annual Downtown Harlan’s Vintage FallRead more about Downtown Harlan’s Vintage Fall Festival
Enjoy inflatables, hayrides, maze, pie eating contest, axe throwing, rock painting, prize walk, cake walk, costume contests, and more!
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
The LMU-DCOM Medical Students at ARH invite your family to a Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot of the Harlan Center!
Believer's Camp Meeting 2024 📅 October 23 - 26, 2024 📍 Harlan Civic Center, 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831 Join Believer's Tabernacle for an unforgettable spiritual gathering at the Believer's Camp Meeting 2024! This powerful event will bring together an incredible lineup of gospel groups, soloists, and preachers, sharing their gifts and ministriesRead more about Believer’s Camp Meeting 2024
The historic Benham Theater is transforming into a terrifying haunted house of clowns. Admission is $5 to enter. While you're in Benham, double your horror by visiting the Haunted Zombie Train Trail at the Coal Miner Memorial Trail.
A zombie outbreak has occurred and the train is the escape! Creatures of the night have descended onto Benham to prevent your escape. Will you survive? There will be a choice in the story to continue like the haunted walk or to remain on the train for those who do not wish to walk. AdmissionRead more about Haunted Zombie Train Trail
Last Gears & Beers Cruise-In of the Year! Join us on Thursday, October 24th from 6-8 PM in Downtown Harlan for the final Gears & Beers Cruise-In & Candy Crawl of the year! This isn’t just any Cruise-In… we’ll be drawing one lucky winner to receive a $1,000 grand prize! Your name will be enteredRead more about Last Gears & Beers of the Year
Celebrate the beauty of autumn in the mountains and engage with some of the regions most talented artists during Pine Mountain Settlement School's all-inclusive Fall Arts Weekend. Participants will receive 2 nights stay in historic lodging, 6 meals sourced from the campus farm and local producers, and workshops led by eclectic and talented artists. RegistrationRead more about Fall Arts Weekend
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Community hay ride & pumpkin patch…Friday October 18th & 25th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch, a pumpkin of your choice and a round of holiday mini golf for only $10/per person. Tickets can be purchased inside the giftshop.
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
Howl-O-Ween Bring your dog to the City of Harlan Dog Park on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.! There will be Trick or Treat stations for dogs, a dog costume contest at 6 p.m., and on site dog adoptions from the Harlan County Animal Shelter! If you, your organization, or businessRead more about Howl-O-Ween
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
The historic Benham Theater is transforming into a terrifying haunted house of clowns. Admission is $5 to enter. While you're in Benham, double your horror by visiting the Haunted Zombie Train Trail at the Coal Miner Memorial Trail.
A zombie outbreak has occurred and the train is the escape! Creatures of the night have descended onto Benham to prevent your escape. Will you survive? There will be a choice in the story to continue like the haunted walk or to remain on the train for those who do not wish to walk. AdmissionRead more about Haunted Zombie Train Trail
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Downtown Harlan for Trick or Treat on Main! Collect treats from generous local businesses as you celebrate Halloween! Halloween-Thursday October 31st 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will be marked with a balloon. If your Downtown Harlan business would like to participate, please contact us at (606)Read more about Trick or Treat on Main
Explore the Jack-O-Lantern trail with over 200 lit Jack-O-Lanterns. It's an easy walk with no jump scares or horror elements so it's perfect for all ages! Children 17 & under are free. There is a suggested donation of $5 for Adults.
The historic Benham Theater is transforming into a terrifying haunted house of clowns. Admission is $5 to enter. While you're in Benham, double your horror by visiting the Haunted Zombie Train Trail at the Coal Miner Memorial Trail.
A zombie outbreak has occurred and the train is the escape! Creatures of the night have descended onto Benham to prevent your escape. Will you survive? There will be a choice in the story to continue like the haunted walk or to remain on the train for those who do not wish to walk. AdmissionRead more about Haunted Zombie Train Trail
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
This 4 man 18 hole scramble is awarding $6,000 in prize money! Assemble your elite team and win big money!
The historic Benham Theater is transforming into a terrifying haunted house of clowns. Admission is $5 to enter. While you're in Benham, double your horror by visiting the Haunted Zombie Train Trail at the Coal Miner Memorial Trail.
A zombie outbreak has occurred and the train is the escape! Creatures of the night have descended onto Benham to prevent your escape. Will you survive? There will be a choice in the story to continue like the haunted walk or to remain on the train for those who do not wish to walk. AdmissionRead more about Haunted Zombie Train Trail
We would like to announce that as long as the weather permits we will be hosting our last yard sale in the park for the season on November 2nd, 2024 at the Burl Fee Memorial Park & Playground. You do not have to register for this. All you have to do is show up andRead more about Evarts Yard Sale
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
The leaves aren’t the only fall colors shining bright at Kingdom Come State Park. Thousands of lights, hundreds of scarecrows, and other fall decorations await you every weekend through Thanksgiving as you play your way through the mountainside mini golf course at Kingdom Come. Don’t miss the hot chocolate, music, and memories just waiting toRead more about The Leaves Are Lit Mini-Golf
