Events

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!

Christmas At the Center

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

Knock out your Christmas shopping at the 8th Annual Christmas at the Center! On Saturday December 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can enjoy vendors, food, and visits with Santa! We'll see you at the Harlan Center for this downtown tradition! We're currently accepting vendors for the event. Please call or visitRead more about Christmas At the Center

Pictures with Santa at English Creek Stables

English Creek Stables US Hwy 119, Baxter, KY, United States

Celebrate a country Christmas by visiting Santa at the English Creek Stables for photos! Photos are free but donations are accepted.

Cumberland Valley Child Advocacy Center’s Meet Santa

Cumberland Valley Child Advocacy Center 121 E. Central St., Harlan, KY, United States

The Cumberland Valley Children's Advocacy Center is hosting a FREE event. Take pictures with Santa and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Have you been good this year? Tell Santa all about it. Receive personal letters from Santa to give to your children! All letters were sent directly from the North Pole.

Santa Visit the Harlan Public Library

Harlan Public Library 107 N 3rd St., Harlan, KY, United States

Stop by and share all of your Christmas wishes with a holly jolly visitor from the North Pole!

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CVCAC Santa

Cumberland Valley Child Advocacy Center is bringing you multiple changes to meet up with Santa as we draw closer to Christmas!

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CVCAC Santa

Cumberland Valley Child Advocacy Center is bringing you multiple changes to meet up with Santa as we draw closer to Christmas!

Santa’s Sunday Buffet

Benham Schoolhouse Inn 100 Central Ave., Benham, KY, United States

Your favorite Sunday buffet is back just in time for Christmas! Due to immense demand, we are requiring reservations for this event. There will be two reservation times, 12:00PM and 1:30PM. Please call the hotel at 606-848-3000 for reservations.