Events

Slowpitch Showdown Tournament

Huff Park 201 S. Main St., Harlan, KY, United States

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

Harlan’s Burger Week

City of Harlan

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

Gears & Beers Cruise In

The Harlan County Beer Company 120 E Central St, Harlan, KY, United States

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!

Water Lantern Festival

Kingdom Come State Park 502 Park Rd, Cumberland, United States

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

The Reveal: A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Experience

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

🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♀️ 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

$30

The Iron

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

Fair Day & Sorghum Stir Off

Pine Mountain Settlement School 36 State Hwy 510, Bledsoe, KY, United States

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

Harlan Bikefest & Custom Bike Show

Downtown Harlan 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

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

Gears & Beers

The Harlan County Beer Company 120 E Central St, Harlan, KY, United States

Harlan Tourism and the Harlan County Beer Company invite you to 1st Street in Downtown Harlan on Thursday, September 28th from 6pm-8pm for the Gears & Beers cruise in! Bring your car, enjoy a delicious meal, win prizes, and hang out with other car enthusiasts!

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Haunted Mini Golf

Kingdom Come State Park 502 Park Rd, Cumberland, United States

Have fun golfing through our 9-hole mini golf course but with a twist! Music, lights and spooky decorations will make this an extra fun experience, fun for the whole family! Admission is $3.50 per person.    

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Butcher Holler Spook House

Butcher Holler Spook House 313 Garrett Hollow Rd., Cranks, KY, United States

Spooky Thrills abound in Harlan County if you dare!