Visit Harlan County

06/19/2024

Do your Friday lunch plans include Food Truck Friday? Don't miss Rayna's Refreshments and Suzy Q's at the Harlan Center!

06/19/2024

Kick off your 4th of July with a 5K run through Downtown Harlan hosted by Harlan Tourism and the Harlan County Track & Field Boosters. Registration opens on the 4th of July at 8:30 a.m. with the race taking off at 9 a.m. Medals are awarded for overall winners as well as in age divisions. You can register at the Harlan Center or print your registration here: https://bit.ly/3wZonY5

06/19/2024

🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Run for Their Lives 5K & 10K 🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Join the Harlan County Wellness Initiative on Saturday, June 22nd for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Harlan Center! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this event is perfect for everyone.

Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, June 22nd 🕗 Check-in: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM 🏃‍♂️ Race Start: 8:40 AM 🏁 Cut-off Time: 10:40 AM

Registration Fees:

5K Pre-registration: $25
5K Day of: $35
10K Pre-registration: $40
10K Day of: $50

💵 Cash Prizes for 1st Place (Male & Female)

The race benefits the Harlan County Wellness Initiative. For more information, contact Frank W. Robinette at [email protected].

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get moving, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Harlan, and support a wonderful cause. To register, you can pick up an application at the Harlan Center or at Finish Vertical CrossFit or download one at our website at: https://www.harlancountytrails.com/event/second-annual-run-for-their-lives-5k-10k/! Once downloaded and filled out, you can bring it by the Harlan Center or Finish Vertical! See you at the starting line!

06/19/2024

Line Main Street as this patriotic parade marks the opening of the Fourth Fest at the Harlan Center.

Join the parade by entering your club, business, church, or group! You’ll find the application here: https://bit.ly/3QW6Mak

06/19/2024

🎨✨ Join us at the Harlan Center for our first monthly Make It Meet Up! 🎨✨

🗓 Date: Friday, June 21st
⏰ Time: 6PM-8PM
📍 Location: Harlan Center Upstairs Gallery

This month, we're excited to have Sassy TRASH LLC hosting a FREE Trucker Hat Bar! 🎩✨

Limited to the first 40 participants, so don't miss out! Register today by calling the Harlan Center at 606-573-4495. UPDATE: There is currently a waiting list as the full 40 spots have been taken. However if you call and register we will add you to the waiting list and release spots as they come available.

Come out, get creative, and have fun with us! See you there! 🌟

06/19/2024

Find your adventure this week/weekend in Harlan County! There's events for all ages, for families, and more!

6/19: Boys & Girls Clubs of Appalachia Juneteenth Celebration- Families are invited to visit the Boys & Girls Club in Harlan for a Juneteenth celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with inflatables, snow cones, food, games, and more!

6/20: Summer Reading Program at the Harlan County Public Library - Summer Reading Program continues on at Harlan and Evarts Public Libraries. You can attend story time at Harlan at 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Evarts story time is at 4 p.m. Adventure begins at your library!

6/20: Pony Rides at English Creek Stables from 4pm-6pm (weather permitting) - Get up close and personal with a horse encounter you won’t forget.

6/20: Sleepy Hollow Golf Course - The 2 man summer league continues with a “better ball” format.

6/21-6/23: Fly Fishing at Pine Mountain Settlement School- Discover the essentials of fly fishing from tying knots to on-stream instruction. In addition to all of the fly fishing, you also get to enjoy the historic campus of Pine Mountain Settlement School as well as delicious meals at their farm to table cafeteria!

6/21: Make It Meet Up: This free class will allow participants to design and create their own unique trucker hat under the direction of the team at Sassy Trash. While the class spots are full for this event, there is a waitlist available for anyone who might be interested should spots open. Contact the Harlan Center at 573-4156.

6/22: Run For Their Lives 5K & 10K: Whether you’re interested in walking a 5K or powering through a 10K, you’ll find your stride at this race presented by the Harlan County Wellness Initiative. Registration is at the Harlan Center beginning at 8 a.m. with the race kicking off at 8:40 a.m.

6/22: KidsFest: Bring your family to the Harlan Center for free fun including face painting, games, inflatables, a petting zoo, a dunking booth, art activities, and so much more. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t miss this full day of kid friendly fun at no cost to families!

6/22: Comedy with Austin Rich at The Portal: This Louisville based comic is bringing his act from the Apollo in New York City to The AfterHours lounge in downtown Harlan. There is no age limit on the show but parents are warned that there may be some mature language. The show begins at 8 p.m. and is FREE. Prior to the show, Shyla Raleigh & JOe Paul Asher will open with LIVE MUSIC at 7PM!

6/22: Reptile & Amphibian Program with Slither Dogs Herping- You have two opportunities to enjoy a hands-on interactive program presented by Slither Dogs Herping where you’ll encounter lizards, snakes, frogs, and other reptiles and amphibians. Cost of admission is $5 and you can catch the show at Kingdom Come State Park lower shelter at 1 p.m. or 4 p.m.

Keep up with all the events taking place in Harlan County at www.harlancountytrails.com/events. You'll also find more information about the attractions present in our community every day including the Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area, Martins Fork Lake, Portal 31 Underground Mine Tour, Black Mountain Thunder Zip Line, Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky Coal Museum, Dragon Slayer Hwy 160, Camp Blanton, Pine Mountain Settlement School, and so much more! You can also find events on Hello Harlan, Hello Tri-Cities, and Explore Evarts!

06/19/2024

Join us for Harlan Tourism’s Annual Fourth Fest in downtown Harlan! This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4th, from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Harlan Center, located at 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831.

🌟 What to Expect:

🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food
🎉 Fun Activities for All Ages
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Display
🎈 Festive Parade

Fourth Fest Music Lineup:
4PM: Fourth Fest Parade
5PM: Brooklyn Collins Burkhart
6PM: Bek and the Starlight R***e
7PM: Laci Deaton & Co.
8PM: Big Thunder Kissin' Radio Band
9PM: RAGS AND RICHES
🎆 Fireworks directly after the music! 🎆

Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement as we come together to celebrate our nation’s independence!

If you would like to be a vendor, you can download the application here: https://bit.ly/4budNY5 or contact us at 📞 606-573-4156 for more details.

06/19/2024

🎆🇺🇸 ANNOUNCING the MAIN STAGE LINEUP for FOURTH FEST! Join us for an exciting day of festivities, music, and fireworks! 🎆🇺🇸

We're so excited to bring you the headliner for FOURTH FEST: RAGS AND RICHES! Keep reading to find out more information about this enigmatic alt-pop brother duo from Lexington, KY!

Fourth Fest Music Lineup:

4PM: Fourth Fest Parade
5PM: Brooklyn Collins Burkhart
6PM: Bek and the Starlight R***e
7PM: Laci Deaton
8PM: Big Thunder Kissin' Radio Band
9PM: RAGS AND RICHES
🎆 Fireworks directly after the music! 🎆

📍 Downtown Harlan, 4PM-10PM

For more information, visit www.harlantourism.com.

Don't miss out on the fun! Bring your family and friends and let's make this 4th of July unforgettable! 🎉✨

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RAGS & RICHES:

Brothers, Tanner and Peyton Whitt, performing as the adrenalized alt-pop duo RAGS AND RICHES, aim to bring hope and inspire a generation of dreamers. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, these brothers aren't just making music—they're crafting anthems that ignite souls. From the moment they unleashed their debut single, "Speed of Sound” in 2019, the world took notice. With over 930K+ streams and 525K+ video views for "SOS," they set the stage for an explosive breakout unlike any other.

Picture this: 300+ shows, 40 states, and the adrenaline rush of sharing stages with legends like Smash Mouth, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Judah & The Lion. It's not just about the music; it's about connecting with audiences on a deeper level, leaving them energized and inspired. When the duo isn’t rocking stages—they're smashing records too. Winning a Josie Music Award for Pop Artist of the Year, 3 Lexington Music Awards for Pop Artist of the Year (2X Winner) & Song of the Year, clocking in over 5MIL+ career streams, and racking up 2.4MIL+ video views all in just 5 short years. They truly are a force to be reckoned with.

Their debut album, "Always Gold," dropped in June 2022 via SonaBlast! Records, and the response was nothing short of mind-blowing. With 1.4MIL+ streams in its first week, it's clear that their sound resonates with fans on a cosmic level. But perhaps the most thrilling chapter yet? The release of their 8-track EP, "I NEED A HOLIDAY," in December 2023. With 1.2 million streams in its debut week, it's a testament to their raw talent and infectious energy. And let's talk about their playlist prowess in 2023. Landing on Apple Music's coveted New In Alternative with “Hello, Goodbye”, snagging a spot on Spotify's Nu Disco playlist with "Flavor" and another Spotify powerhouse playlist, it's alt good with "holiday.," they continue to push boundaries and redefine the alt-pop landscape.

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Tanner and Peyton aren't just brothers making music—they're dreamers, creators, and trailblazers. And as they continue to rise, one thing is certain: their journey is just beginning.

06/19/2024

🎤 Get ready to laugh, Harlan County! 🎤

Join us for a FREE comedy show featuring the hilarious Austin Rich! This talented comic from Louisville, KY, has performed all over the country, most recently in New York at the Apollo Comedy Club. Prior to the show, there will be LIVE MUSIC with Shyla Raleigh & Joe Asher!

📅 Saturday, 6/22
⏰ 7PM for Live Music with Shyla Raleigh & Joe Asher - 8 PM for Austin Rich's Comedy Show!
📍 Upstairs at The After Hours Lounge, The Portal

You don't want to miss out on an evening of laughter and fun! Grab your friends and come to the Portal for one hilarious night! Please note, there is no age limit for this show, but be aware that some of the content may include mature language.

06/19/2024

Join us on Thursday, June 27th to browse cars and trucks of all kinds in this monthly cruise in! Meet us on 1st Street. Check out the cars, enjoy music, and grab dinner at the Harlan County Beer Company!

You also have the chance to win 1 of 3 cash prizes valued at $100 for just attending the June cruise in awarded that night! Each cruise in that you attend also gives you the opportunity to enter win $1000 to be drawn for in October!

Dakota Saylor is joining us in the festivities on June 27th for live music as we cruise in on 1st Street! See you there!

06/19/2024

We want to allow visitors to see Harlan County through the eyes of a local. It is one thing to see Harlan through pictures and posts, but it is another thing to live in and experience Harlan on a day-to-day basis. By interviewing locals in our Local Love project, we hope to share a bit of why Harlan is so special. ⛰️💛

This week, we interviewed Mrs. Leslie Goss. Goss is a third-grade teacher at Harlan Elementary School and a Harlan native.

Check out her interview at the link below ⬇️

https://www.harlancountytrails.com/blog/local-love/

06/18/2024

Focus on Harlan County as you snap pictures of your favorite landscapes, wildlife, events, attractions, and businesses! Enter the Harlan Tourism Photography Contest! Your photo could win you a cash prize and be used to promote our beautiful mountain home! The contest is open to beginners, amateurs, and professionals. Submit up to 5 photos to [email protected] or bring a flash drive to the Harlan Center Monday-Friday 9-5. All entries must be received by noon on Friday June 21, 2024. We'll be awarding $500 for the judges pick along with $250 for the Fan Favorite as determined by Facebook likes.

You can find all of the details and rules here: https://bit.ly/3VdIueF

Submitting photographs signifies your acceptance of and adherence to the rules of the contest.

06/18/2024

Did you know that Harlan County is one of the only places in the world where you can go underground to tour a once working mine? ⛰️

The newly renovated Portal 31 in Lynch offers a glimpse into the main facility of what was once, at the height of its operations, the world’s largest coal camp. ⛏️

06/18/2024

🎉 Free Kids Fest in Harlan! 🎉

Don't miss the Free Kids Fest happening on Saturday, June 22nd, from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Harlan Civic Center Parking Lot, 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831.

Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities:

Face Painting
Duck Pond
Food
Inflatables
Art Therapy
Kiddie Train
Basketball
Petting Zoo
Prizes
Games
Speakers
Dunk A Cop
Pony Rides
And much more!
This event is sponsored by Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Appalachian Regional Health, Harlan Recovery Services, CrossFit Finish Vertical, Total Auto Service, TriState Inflatables, and Operation Unite.

For more information or to get involved, please contact:

Amber Stepp at 606-273-5638 or [email protected]
Carol Blevins at 606-573-1558 or [email protected]

Come out and enjoy a fantastic day of fun and community spirit!

06/18/2024

The seasons may change, but Harlan County’s beauty stays just the same. Take a look at these stunning pictures of our county across the different seasons! 🍁❄️☀️🌼 #606

06/18/2024

🎉 Join us for the Fourth Fest Co****le Tournament! 🎉

Celebrate the 4th of July with fun and competition at our Co****le Tournament! Here are the details:

📅 Date: Thursday, July 4th
🕔 Registration: 5:00 PM
🕡 Games Begin: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Harlan Center Parking Lot

🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $50

👉 No registration fee to participate!

Bring your friends and family for a day full of fun, games, and great prizes! Don't miss out on the excitement!

For more information or to find out more about the Fourth Fest activities call 606-573-4156 or visit www.harlantourism.com and click our event page!

06/18/2024

TRIVIA TUESDAY 🏛️⛰️

Before Harlan County was formed in 1819, it was part of another Kentucky county. What county was it taken from? ⭐️

For a chance to win some Harlan County swag, comment the correct answer down below! 🤓

*YOU MUST LIKE THIS POST AND BE FOLLOWING OUR PAGE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN*

06/17/2024

🎉🎉 The Kentucky Department of Tourism recently released the economic impact numbers for the state and individual counties in Kentucky for 2023 and Harlan County had a banner year!

Harlan County has:
▶️304 jobs associated with tourism;
▶️$6.1 million in labor income;
▶️$3 million in state and local taxes;
▶️$38.4 million in tourist spending;

Harlan County is also the 5th HIGHEST GROSSING in TOURIST SPENDING in our 18 county region!

This huge accomplishment could not be possible without all of the folks working hard every day to ensure that our county is welcoming, fun, and a destination for visitors. This includes everyone from the City of Harlan Tourist and Convention Commission, the City of Cumberland Tourist and Convention Commission, the City of Evarts Tourist and Convention Commission, and the Harlan County Tourist and Convention Commission. This accomplishment is also in part of the unifying force of our attractions such as the Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area, Black Mountain Thunder Zip Line, Portal 31, Kingdom Come State Park, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Dragon Slayer Hwy 160, Backroads of Appalachia, Camp Blanton, Martins Fork Lake, Kentucky Coal Museum, English Creek Stables, the Harlan Center, Harlan Country Club, Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, and many others we have surely forgotten. We also have to include all of our lodging partners in this accomplishment which includes the Quality Inn, the Rodeway Inn, Benham Schoolhouse Inn, Harlan Campground - Putney Trailhead, The Little Inn of Harlan, Pine Mountain Settlement School, and others! We also have to acknowledge all of businesses and restaurants that serve our tourists such as Harlan County Beer Company, Sassy TRASH LLC, Rail House Grill, Rax Restaurant Harlan, Ky, Sports Cafe & Catering, Luigi’s - Cumberland, KY, Suzy Q’s Pizzeria & Cafe, Hill & Holler, Raven Rock Coffee, Cafe, & Curiosities, Moonbow Tipple Café & Books, Sonwood's, BelindaBelles & Henson Florist, Village Center Mall, PB&J Monogramming, Rhonda's Merle Norman, Mountain Merch, My Sister's Closet, Southern Ruckus, The Hungry Goats Good food and Catering restaurant, Dairy Hut, The Portal, and so many more that we KNOW we cannot list all in this post. We also want to recognize all of the folks who organize our events that take place in Harlan County as well. From the Poke Sallet Festival, The Festival of the Mountain Masters, 4th Fest, PossumFest, Dog Days of Kentucky, Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin', events at the Off Road Park, golf tournaments, and so many others - you're working hard to bring folks into our community! Of course, the support of our cities, elected officials, and councils are all instrumental in tourism being an incredible economic engine in Harlan County!

Let's continue to work together and continue to foster tourism as an economic engine for Harlan County! Again, no businesses or attractions were meant to be left out on purpose. We realize that every partner we have is instrumental in making our community the vibrant destination that it is.

06/17/2024

Join us for Harlan Tourism’s Annual Fourth Fest in downtown Harlan! This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4th, from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Harlan Center, located at 201 S Main St, Harlan, KY 40831.

🌟 What to Expect:

🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food
🎉 Fun Activities for All Ages
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks Display
🎈 Festive Parade

Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement as we come together to celebrate our nation’s independence!

If you would like to be a vendor, you can download the application here: https://bit.ly/4budNY5 or contact us at 📞 606-573-4156 for more details.

06/17/2024

06/17/2024

Looking for your next shopping adventure? Downtown Harlan has you covered! Whether you want a sweet treat, handmade items or an antique, our downtown has something for you. ⛰️🛍️☕️🪕
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06/17/2024

Here comes the Sun… ⛅️🌞

Take a look at these breathtaking pictures taken right here in Harlan County! ⛰️

06/17/2024

Harlan is special for a multitude of reasons, and one of those is the fact that there are things unique to Harlan that you cannot do anywhere else. From the different restaurants we host to the mountains you can climb, you are sure to find something here that piques your interest that you can do only in Harlan! For more, check out our newest blog:

https://www.harlancountytrails.com/blog/only-found-in-harlan-county/

06/17/2024

🎤 Get ready to laugh, Harlan County! 🎤

Join us for a FREE comedy show featuring the hilarious Austin Rich! This talented comic from Louisville, KY, has performed all over the country, most recently in New York at the Apollo Comedy Club.

📅 Saturday, 6/22
⏰ 8 PM
📍 Upstairs at The After Hours Lounge, The Portal

There will be an opening act TBA at 7PM! You don't want to miss out on an evening of laughter and fun! Grab your friends and come to the Portal for one hilarious night! Please note, there is no age limit for this show, but be aware that some of the content may include mature language.

06/17/2024

It may be Monday but we're already looking ahead to Food Truck Friday! Come to the Harlan Center on Friday June 21 for Rayna's Refreshments and Suzy Q's!