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!
Walk around Huff Park and embrace the magic of Christmas as businesses, organizations, and individuals decorate Christmas trees around the track. Cash prizes are paid out to the top vote getters. To sign up to decorate a tree, stop by the Harlan Center or call (606) 573-4156. You can find the guidelines here: Deck theRead more about Deck the Holler
The mountains of Kingdom Come State Park are shining bright with the lights of Wonderland Mini Golf! Enjoy golf while enjoying the Christmas season!
Line the streets of Cumberland as the Christmas spirit takes over the Tri-Cities with the Tri-City Christmas Parade on Friday December 6th! The lineup begins at 4 p.m. and the parade begins at 5 p.m. For more information, call (606) 589-5812.
Join us on December 6th, 2024 at 6pm for a wreath making workshop at Benham City Hall!Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening filled with fun, fellowship, and creativity!All supplies will be provided and refreshments will be served.Preregistration is required. $50 per person at the door. Cash or Venmo, please.There are only 25 spotsRead more about Home For the Holidays Wreath Making Workshop
Visit the Shriner's Fairgrounds at Putney for this drive thru Christmas experience. You'll enjoy free hot chocolate, candy canes, and, if you visit on special evenings, a train ride through the light display! Entry is free but donations to further the work of the Harlan County Christian School are always welcome. For information on trainRead more about Harlan County Celebrates Christmas Light Display
Celebrate Christmas in Benham Kentucky!
Walk around Huff Park and embrace the magic of Christmas as businesses, organizations, and individuals decorate Christmas trees around the track. Cash prizes are paid out to the top vote getters. To sign up to decorate a tree, stop by the Harlan Center or call (606) 573-4156. You can find the guidelines here: Deck theRead more about Deck the Holler
Kick off the Christmas season with Harlan's most festive 5K! The Jingle Bell Jog 5K is hosted by Harlan Tourism, Masonic Lodge #879, and the Harlan Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #297. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday December 7th with the race taking off at 9 a.m. Participants can pre-registerRead more about Jingle Bell Jog 5K
It's a full day of fun in Downtown Harlan on Saturday December 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Christmas At the Center! Enjoy live music, shop with vendors, visit Santa, ice skate, and end the day with the Christmas Parade! Interested in being a vendor? You'll find an application here: Christmas at theRead more about Christmas At the Center
The mountains of Kingdom Come State Park are shining bright with the lights of Wonderland Mini Golf! Enjoy golf while enjoying the Christmas season!
On Saturday December 7, 2024, celebrate the joy of Christmases past with the Harlan County Christmas Parade's "An Old Fashioned Christmas"! The Lineup will begin at 4:30 p.m. with all entries in line by 5:45 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. We'll be awarding $250 prizes for Best Children's Float, Best Religious Float, BestRead more about The Harlan County Christmas Parade: An Old Fashioned Christmas
Run your way through the twinkling Christmas lights at Kingdom Come State Park.
