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Typical Month
August
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Duration
5 days
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Size
small
About Harlan County Fair
The Harlan County Fair in Harlan is a proud summer tradition in one of Kentucky's most storied mountain communities. "Bloody Harlan" has a legendary history of coal mine labor struggles, and today's county fair celebrates the community spirit that has defined Harlan County for generations.
What to Expect
Livestock competitions, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, and entertainment reflecting the resilient character of eastern Kentucky's most famous coal county.
Visitor Tips
Harlan is on US-421 in the heart of southeastern Kentucky's coal country, about 120 miles southeast of Lexington. Black Mountain, Kentucky's highest peak, is in Harlan County.
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