Letcher County Tourism

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Tony K Tackett for bringing the wonderful group from Rustad Tours for a visit to beautiful Letcher County! ❤️🚌

It was an honor to welcome you as you experienced some of the things that make our Appalachian home so special — from a visit to Kentucky Mist Distillery and its rich moonshine heritage, young Ice cream to the breathtaking views atop Pine Mountain Overlook and the Coal Miners Daughter Filming sites Maggard’s cash store and Blackey. Thank to the pine mountain grill and gifts for a wonderful meal and The Mountain Laurels for great entertainment!

We are proud to share our mountains, our music, our history, and the unique stories that make Eastern Kentucky unlike anywhere else. We hope your time here created memories that will last a lifetime, and we invite you back anytime to discover even more of what Letcher County has to offer.

Thank you for supporting local tourism and for letting us show you why we love calling this place home.

Photos by hall fields
Shoutout to banks for arranging for us to talk with folks who were in the movie.
Great day to be in Letcher County!

🏔️🎶🥃

06/16/2026

🏓 Something exciting is happening in Whitesburg!

Grab your friends and come check out our brand new Pickleball Courts located beside Whitesburg Middle School as we kick off Pickleball Tuesdays starting TODAY, June 16!

Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn the game or already love to play, this is a great chance to get active, meet new people, and enjoy a fun evening outdoors. ☀️

🕔 Beginner Clinic – 5:00 PM
🏓 Open Play – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come see one more great addition helping make our community healthier, stronger, and more connected. We love seeing new opportunities like this right here in Letcher County! 💙

06/16/2026

Consider gifting your Dad an unforgettable experience this Father's Day, instead of mere material possessions.
Letcher County Tourism offers a variety of options such as camping or fishing at Fishpond Lake, walking on the Tanglewood Trail, hiking to Bad Branch Falls or on the Pine Mountain Trail, biking, or how about wildlife spotting along the Little Shepherd Trail, picnicking at one of the Pine Mountain Overlooks and more.
Adventure awaits those who venture off the beaten path!
After-all Time together making memories is the best gift!
Happy Father's Day 2026.

06/15/2026

📸 Happy Nature Photography Day! 🌿

Today we celebrate the beauty of the natural world and the incredible way photography helps us capture moments that words sometimes simply cannot describe. From mountain overlooks to waterfalls, winding backroads to quiet moments in the woods — there’s no shortage of beauty here in Letcher County.

We’d love to see your favorite nature photos from around our beautiful mountains. ⛰️🍃 Drop them in the comments below and help us showcase the beauty of where we call home!

Share your 📷 Nature Photography of Letcher County in the comments!

06/15/2026

Great event for everyone this Thursday as part of Levitt AMP Whitesburg Music Series. Contact Abby at [email protected] for more information!

CALLING ALL VINTAGE VENDORS!
Do you sell vintage treasures, vinyl records, cassette tapes, VHS movies, retro toys, collectibles, home decor, or anything that brings back memories of the 80s and beyond?

Join us for our Vintage Market, a special addition to the Whitesburg Farmers Market during the Levitt AMP Whitesburg Music Series Thursday, June 18, 6-8:30 pm.This exciting evening will also feature a Cruise-In and headliner Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill.

Whether you're a serious collector or just love sharing nostalgic finds, we'd love to have you be part of our 80s night vintage market.

To reserve a vendor space, please register at the link below.
https://cowancommunitycenter.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/80-s-night-vintage-market
For any questions or more information, please contact Abby at [email protected]

06/14/2026

Something special is coming to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. ⛰️🙏

Join us in Letcher County for Outreach Appalachia – Unity on the Mountain, Awakening the People! as people from across the region gather together for an afternoon of worship, music, fellowship, and encouragement.

Saturday, June 20th
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Pine Mountain Worship Center
Cary’s Tower Road, Whitesburg, Kentucky

Featuring powerful music and ministry from talented artists and bands, this is a free event open to the public with plenty of parking available.

We love seeing events like this bringing people together here in the heart of the mountains. Come experience faith, fellowship, and the beauty of Letcher County, Kentucky.

06/13/2026

Letcher County Rec Center

Today is the day! Door opens at 5:15 and the bell rings at 6:30. Biggest event we’ve ever hosted you don’t wanna miss this

06/12/2026

Grab your friends and family and make plans for Brunch at Townies on Main Saturday!

good friday afternoon!

we have something a little special for tomorrows brunch only…

half a biscuit, topped with country ham, a fried green tomato, over easy egg, and finished with gravy. served with potatoes 🤤

if you want to order, just ask for the fried green tomato thing, SOS, or the southern benedict!

and a huge thank you to Quillen Farms for their wonderful green tomatoes! 🍅

see you tomorrow!