By: Angel Steiner Harlan Days Festival is always the first weekend of August — has been since my brain has been able to form memories. Honestly, I do not have a single summertime memory that did not include Harlan Days. It was one of my dad’s favorite things do each summer (he grew up in…
The Harlan Days board would like to give their appreciation to all who attended the festival this summer. As the world and its news continues to spin, we thought it important to take time out and enjoy the fellowship of our neighbors. The weather was wonderful all three evenings. And while the Saturday morning parade…
The 2019 Harlan Days commenced this past weekend to much fanfare as the Parade culminated the weekend on Saturday, August 3rd. Many floats, organizations, politicians, and the Grand Marshal and Citizen of the Year were involved in the parade. The kids had a great time on all the rides, and clearly it was easy to…
This weekend is packed full of community family fun. Come out & catch the fun of some awesome Teen & Kid carnival rides, a demo derby soccer, hot air balloon rides, the Famous Free T-Shirt, cruise-in car show, the grand parade, arts/craft & merchant tent, and Harlan Highland Games. Succumb to the festival fever of…
Youth ages K-6 grade are invited to play kick ball at 1PM on Saturday, August 4 during Harlan Days, at 1PM, in the ball diamond behind the midway (closest to the former Harlan Elementary building – currently the Ekklesia Church). Just show up around 12:30PM and we will form teams. Winning team gets midway ride…
It was the 70th Annual Harlan Days Fair that began this year. Harlan Days is known for its full crowds at the Parade, giving away t-shirts constantly and, of course, the famous Harlan Days Grilled Chicken. The main events started on Thursday, August 3 with the Midway Rides starting and the food tent opening. This…
Local volunteers are hard at work and the 2017 Harlan Days Festival is starting to take shape. This summer we will celebrate the 70th annual Harlan Days in support of Harlan Park. The festival will include arena shows, carnival rides, parade, sports tourneys, live music, great food, and much more. Don’t miss the fun and…
The big winners of the 2016 Harlan Days Raffle are announced! Pictured above is Spencer Mumma of New Haven receiving the keys to his new 2016 Chevy Spark from Dan Miller. Eric Seely Savage walked away with a $500 Tire Gift Certificate while Tony Nieuwlandt of Harlan snagged a 220 Bolt-Action Shotgun. Louise Delagrange of…
The 69th annual Harlan Days Festival is finally here! There will be many of the old favorites such as the donut tent, carnival rides, 22nd annual Cruise-In car show, 5K Harlan Hustle fun run, basketball tourney, softball tourney, cornhole tourney, Grand Parade, kid’s parade, craft and merchant tent, bingo, free t-shirt giveaways, a raffle for…
Calling all crafters and merchants! The 69th annual Harlan Days Festival is coming August 4, 5 and 6 and we want to fill up the craft and merchant’s tent with area businesses and crafters! The cost for a 10’ by 10’ booth inside the tent is very inexpensive this year. A booth at Harlan Days…
2016 will mark the 69th annual Harlan Days Festival! The festival is planned and run completely by volunteers and its success depends on them. It is the largest fundraiser for the maintenance of the Harlan Community Park and Shelter House. As always, the festival will be the held on the first Saturday in August; it…
This year at the event in northeast Allen County, Harlan Days was prepared for the small kids to the grandparents. There was something for everyone. The Lions Club french fries is always considered a favorite with its tasty, fresh cut spuds. It’s in the same location it has been for years. Harlan Days chicken was…
Win a new car and have a great time!The Leo Lion to be the Harlan Days Parade Grand Marshal The Leo Lions mascot has been around for a long time. There has been a school in Leo for over 100 years and the lion mascot has become a huge part of the schools’ tradition. Recently,…
