Community
Festivals, civic clubs, churches, and the places that bring Hazard together.
Annual events
Black Gold Festival
Each September, Hazard celebrates the mountain way of life and Kentucky's "black gold." One of the state's largest festivals, with rising music stars, arts and crafts, antiques, a parade, a carnival, and food.
Festival on Facebook
Perry County Fair
The county fair brings rides, shows, and exhibits to Perry County each year.
Fair website
Summer in the Park
Bobby Davis Park hosts local artists, theatrical presentations, Appalachian photography, and a book fair. Family fun for a summer day.
HPD 5K "Foot Pursuit"
The Hazard Police Department's annual 5K raises money for local causes. Registration forms are available at hazardpd.org or in person at the department. Questions: 606-436-2222.
Register at hazardpd.org
Motorcycle ride and car show
The Hazard Police Department hosts a downtown motorcycle ride and car show in the spirit of paying it forward, with classes from street rods and rat rods to Mopar, Ford, and Chevy, and awards for best in class.
Details at hazardpd.org
Civic organizations
Hazard/Perry County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber promotes new business and commercial growth and the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and works with the city and county to enhance quality of life for residents. Hazard serves as the center for education, communication, and healthcare for the surrounding counties.
Chamber website
Hazard Rotary Club
Rotary International provides service to others, promotes high ethical standards, and advances understanding, goodwill, and peace through a fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Rotary on Facebook
Places and venues
The Forum
The city's event venue for concerts, meetings, and gatherings. Capacity, seating chart, and fees are in the use agreement.
Features, capacity, and fees (PDF)
Churches
Hazard is home to Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Assembly of God, Lutheran, and other Protestant and Catholic congregations. There is a church for you.
Find a church
Downtown and small business
Shops, restaurants, and services line Main Street. The Chamber of Commerce can help you find or start a business.
Chamber of Commerce