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!
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
Glide your way across the ice at Harlan Tourism's temporary ice rink! The cost is $5 to skate which includes skate rental.
Whether you want to enjoy a nice walk or challenge yourself with a run, participating in this race will benefit the Harlan County High School Boys Basketball Team!
Join us at the Harlan Center for our monthly Make It Meet Up!Date: Friday, November 8thTime: 6PMLocation: Harlan Center Upstairs GalleryThis month, Sassy Trash will be hosting a class where each participant can create a snowman salt shaker craft!Limited to the first 30 participants, so don't miss out! Register today by calling the Harlan CenterRead more about Make It Meet Up
See Harlan as you've never seen it before as Bloody Harlan Tours leads you on a walking tour of Harlan's paranormal and true crime past. You have four FREE opportunities to make this spooky season truly memorable! Friday October 4th- Call (606) 573-4156 to register. Space is limited to 50 participants. Leaves at 7 p.m.Read more about Ghost Walks in Downtown Harlan
Believer's Camp Meeting 2024 📅 October 23 - 26, 2024 📍 Harlan Civic Center, 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831 Join Believer's Tabernacle for an unforgettable spiritual gathering at the Believer's Camp Meeting 2024! This powerful event will bring together an incredible lineup of gospel groups, soloists, and preachers, sharing their gifts and ministriesRead more about Believer’s Camp Meeting 2024
The LMU-DCOM Medical Students at ARH invite your family to a Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot of the Harlan Center!
See Harlan as you've never seen it before as Bloody Harlan Tours leads you on a walking tour of Harlan's paranormal and true crime past. You have four FREE opportunities to make this spooky season truly memorable! Friday October 4th- Call (606) 573-4156 to register. Space is limited to 50 participants. Leaves at 7 p.m.Read more about Ghost Walks in Downtown Harlan
Haunt your way through Downtown Harlan on this 5K walk or run. Costumes are not required but are encouraged so wear your frightfully festive best. The race begins and finishes at the Harlan Center! Awards will be given for divisions 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40 & up, and overall finisher for both malesRead more about Monster Dash 5K
You're invited to the Fright Night Film Festival on Friday October 18th at the Harlan Center. Snack on free drinks and popcorn while you watch horror films of all kinds. Drop in for your favorite or dare to watch from beginning to end!
Toss your team into the competition for cash prizes! Support CVCAC at the 2024 Jeep Fest during the cornhole tournament.
Fall is the perfect time to get your Jeep down to the mountains of Harlan County! Join the Muddy Harlan Jeep Crew for Jeep Fest on October 11 & 12. You'll find vendors, food trucks, live music, a cornhole tournament, and children's activities at the Harlan Center in Downtown Harlan. Jeeps can choose from aRead more about Jeep Fest
