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!
Visit Evarts for their Labor Day Block Party! You'll find live music, food, games, arts & craft vendors, a dunkin' booth, a cornhole tournament, duck race, gemstone mining, and kids activities!
Bring the family out for a fun day at Evarts Hometown Pumpkin Patch, Saturday October 8th, beginning at 11:00 AM. Our free event features hay rides, a crazy maze, free apple cider, games, photo booth and other photo opportunities. Pumpkins will be for sale $5 each. Relay for life will have baked goods and hotRead more about Evarts Hometown Pumpkin Patch
Evarts Hometown Pumpkin Patch is back again this year! RAIN OR SHINE!!! For our second year, Tourism Commission has added a favorite - DUCK RACE!!! We have also added the popular Big Gem Mining Co. for kids of all ages to find gemstones and other treasures! Great opportunity to get some beautiful, Fall photos ofRead more about Evarts Hometown Pumpkin Patch
Let's go all out this year for our Evarts Annual Christmas Parade!!! Theme for 2023: TOYS, TRAINS AND CANDYCANES Let your creativity and imagination fill the streets with joy!!! CASH FLOAT PRIZES $500 GRAND PRIZE $250 1ST PLACE $100 2ND PLACE $100 BEST/UNIQUE THEME GRAND MARSHALL to be announced.
Celebrate Independence Day in Evarts Kentucky with a parade and fireworks!
Enjoy inflatables, hayrides, maze, pie eating contest, axe throwing, rock painting, prize walk, cake walk, costume contests, and more!
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
Evarts Tourism is excited to announce that we will be hosting our first in a long time, Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday November 30th around 7:30-8:00PM. We will be across the street from Woodys Hardware and Suzy’s flowers. Local businesses in town will be open so that you may check out their Christmas stock andRead more about Evarts Christmas Tree Lighting
Spread Christmas cheer throughout Evarts at this annual parade!
