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!

Recurring

Ice Skating at the Harlan Center

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

Glide your way across the ice at Harlan Tourism's temporary ice rink! The cost is $5 to skate which includes skate rental.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K

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

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

Gingerbread House Competition

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

Build something delicious this Christmas and win cash prizes! 1st place will receive $250, 2nd place $150, and 3rd place $100. Gingerbread houses may be submitted during normal business hours beginning on Monday December 2nd at noon. Submissions will close on Saturday December 7th at noon. While we work hard to protect the houses, HarlanRead more about Gingerbread House Competition

Christmas At the Center

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

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

Recurring

Ice Skating at the Harlan Center

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

Glide your way across the ice at Harlan Tourism's temporary ice rink! The cost is $5 to skate which includes skate rental.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition

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

Harlan Tourism is awarding $100 cash prizes in six categories of competition to find the ugliest Christmas sweater!

Recurring

Ice Skating at the Harlan Center

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

Glide your way across the ice at Harlan Tourism's temporary ice rink! The cost is $5 to skate which includes skate rental.