Harlan County
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Celebrate the kick off of the 68th Annual Poke Sallet Festival with the crowning of the 2023 Miss Harlan County! The scholarship pageant will be held at Harlan Elementary School on Tuesday May 30th. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the pageant beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Visit Downtown Harlan and enjoy live music, a carnival, vendors, food trucks, and so much more during the Poke Sallet Festival!
Stephen McWhirter is a worship leader, songwriter, recording artist and speaker. His testimony of Jesus taking Him from addiction to redemption is a central part of his ministry. Formally, a member of the worship collective, Iron Bell Music (which was signed to Sony, Essential Worship), today he is a writer and artist with Lula StreetRead more about Stephen McWhirter at the Poke Sallet Festival
Resurrection - A Journey Tribute, considered to be 'The Gold Standard' by which all Journey tributes are measured, faithfully recreates the experience of a 1980-era Journey concert. This dynamic and energetic band has featured some of Nashville's hottest musicians, many of whom have performed, written, or recorded with the biggest names in the music industryRead more about Resurrection: Journey Tribute Band at the Poke Sallet Festival
Join us for the Poke Sallet Festival Car Show located at the Harlan County Courthouse during the 68th Annual Poke Sallet Festival hosted by the Harlan County Christian School! Registration begins at 10AM on Saturday June 3, 2023. You can find more details about the Poke Sallet Festival at www.pokesalletfestival.com
Enjoy the Gospel Stage beneath the tent on the Harlan Center Plaza at the 68th Annual Poke Sallet Festival. You'll see six great performances throughout the day on Saturday June 3 beginning at 12:15 p.m.
Louisa Kentucky's Noah Thompson, the 2022 winner of American Idol, will headline the 68th annual Poke Sallet Festival in downtown Harlan on Saturday June 3rd at 9:00p.m. The current American Idol winner embodies the spirit of Country music: overcoming adversity and the odds to achieve widespread acclaim and the hearts of millions! The 68th annualRead more about Noah Thompson at the Poke Sallet Festival
Enjoy a family friend movie with free snacks on the Courthouse Lawn at 9 p.m. in Downtown Harlan.
Enjoy a family friend movie with free snacks on the Courthouse Lawn at 9 p.m. in Downtown Harlan.
Kingdom Come State Park challenges you to run, swim, crawl, and climb your way through the park lake, trails, and obstacle course!
Local children in grades K-12 come together at Pine Mountain Settlement School for the annual day camp. Participants will be immersed in the natural environment of Pine Mountain. - Register today online!!! -Dates are June 20-22 -Breakfast at 8:30am, program 9am-2pm -Lunch at 12pm -Program and meals are free
Start your engines and head over to the Gears & Beers Cruise In! Stop by the Harlan County Beer Company and grab dinner or drinks and then check out the cars, trucks, classic cars, hot rods, rat rods, imports, and more all along 1st Street in Downtown Harlan. We'll see you there on Thursday June 22 fromRead more about Gears & Beers
Local children in grades K-12 come together at Pine Mountain Settlement School for the annual day camp. Participants will be immersed in the history, culture, and craft of the region. - Register today online!!! -Dates are June 27-29 -Breakfast at 8:30am, program 9am-2pm -Lunch at 12pm -Program and meals are free
Who is ready for some "fun on the run"? We hope you'll join us for our Paint the Park 5k Color Run on Saturday, July 1! Participants should come prepared to be doused with colored powder as they run or walk through the course. Whether you're a runner or spectator, it is sure to beRead more about Paint the Park 5k Color Run
