Harlan County
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The annual Pine Mountain Alumni and Community Reunion will be held at Pine Mountain Settlement School campus on Saturday, August 12. Folks from the local communities — past and present — are welcome to attend along with students who attended Pine Mountain School. Tours of campus begin at 3pm. Dinner will be served at 5pm. Read more about Pine Mountain School Reunion
A National Historic Landmark, Pine Mountain Settlement School was founded in 1913 as a school for children in Kentucky's remote southeastern mountains and a social center for surrounding communities. The school was the dream of a local man, William Creech Sr., who was troubled by the area's lack of educational opportunities, and the prevalence of social problemsRead more about Creech Reunion
Join the Benham Schoolhouse Inn for their Sunday Buffet! Served in their banquet hall, this weeks menu is Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Buttered Corn, Salad, Rolls, and Desserts!
Calling All Slowpitch Softball fans! Join us in downtown Harlan at Huff Park for the 1st Slowpitch Showdown Tournament on August 19th, 2023. Team's must reserve spot by August 14th and be composed of adults 18 and older. Each round is win or 1 HR 15 MIN playtime. Cost is $20 a person and mustRead more about Slowpitch Showdown Tournament
Visit the Harlan Center to pick up a free Burger Week passport. Try featured burgers from participating restaurants throughout the week and get a stamp at each stop. Turn your card in to the Harlan Center to receive a free Burger Week T-shirt. Participating Restaurants & Featured Burgers: Dairy Hut--Giant Cheeseburger Don's SuperSaver--Don's Cheeseburger FoodRead more about Harlan’s Burger Week
Harlan Tourism and the Harlan County Beer Company invite you to 1st Street in Downtown Harlan on Thursday August 24th for the Gears & Beers cruise in! Bring your car, enjoy a delicious meal, win prizes, and hang out with other car enthusiasts!
Join us as we light the water in a magical way that includes food, music and beauty as the lanterns reflect upon the water! Join in on this emotional and memorable night of family, friends and strangers celebrating life together. Cherish the moment as you witness the beauty of hundreds of lanterns & the lightsRead more about Water Lantern Festival
🕵️♀️🕵️♀️🕵️♀️ WHO DONE IT?! Announcing The Reveal: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Experience! 🕵️♀️🕵️♀️🕵️♀️ Join us at the Harlan Center on September 15th at 7PM for The Reveal: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Experience performed by Tri-County Mystery Meets! Doors open at 6:30PM for this interactive murder mystery performance with twists and turns thatRead more about The Reveal: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Experience
This is a 2 day event covering 533 miles, 3 states lines, and over 15 hours of ride time and a whole lot of curves and epic scenery along the way. THE IRON includes several other popular Backroads of Appalachia Trail Routes such as the Dragonslayer 160 and covers 3 states. All who complete thisRead more about The Iron
Join the 100 year-old traditions of Pine Mountain Settlement School at Fair Day. This year, we will again be incorporating our Sorghum Stir-Off into the festivities. Visit exhibitions of local food and crafts, shop from local vendors, and listen to live bluegrass and gospel music. You can also take part in sorghum production. This eventRead more about Fair Day & Sorghum Stir Off
The WCMG and Backroads of Appalachia Presents HARLAN BIKEFEST and Custom Bike Show. Come and Join us for a day of Food, Live Music, Vendors and more as we host the 1st Annual HARLAN BIKEFEST with the city of Harlan, Kentucky in downtown Harlan! Bring out those custom bikes for your chance to win bestRead more about Harlan Bikefest & Custom Bike Show
Harlan Tourism is planning the first Dog Days of Kentucky in downtown Harlan. This exciting new event will be held this fall on September 23rd in downtown Harlan celebrating all things hot dog! From a Hot Dog Hustle 5K to a dog Hot Dog costume contest, we're planning a day of doggone fun! We wouldRead more about Dog Days of Kentucky in Downtown Harlan
