Welcome to Harlan County, where thereās always something exciting going on! Whether youāre 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, weāve got you covered. Harlan County is a place of celebration, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
We like to think weāre 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 itās a new thing we havenāt heard about yet. Whatever the reason, we donāt want to miss out, and neither do you! Got an event youāre 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, weāll happily add it to our calendar. Weāre all about community and tourism events that bring people together.
So, letās make every day a reason to celebrate in Harlan County. Share your event, and letās fill our calendar with fun for everyone!
Originating in Williamsburg, KY, this ride will bring you to historic Lynch, KY where you'll visit the BOA Welcome Center before taking on the 24 miles and 226 curves of the DragonSlayer Hwy 160. Once you summit Kentucky's tallest peak, you'll travel on into Virginia for more adventure. Enjoy the best riding Appalachia has toRead more about Slay the Dragon Ride for Autism Research presented by WCMG & Backroads of Appalachia