BBQ!

Come out today around noon for all the BBQ you could want! It's going to be a beautiful day for a festival!!!

Update

It looks like the weather has changed a bit but the rules still apply. We still plan to proceed with the show. The event has begun but the real action begins around 6PM when Lauren Turner near the stage. Let's hope the weather cooperates. It's hard to bet against mother nature!!!

There has been some question about food. Tonight, food will be limited to hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, and sausage...all sold from the Rotary tent in the middle of the field.

Tomorrow will be the big day for BBQ. We'll have some vendors out there in addition to plenty of samples from the BBQ teams.

If you've called and we haven't responded, please understand the nature of the day. Setup is very hard and time consuming!

We look forward to seeing you at the festival and look forward to your comments afterwards.

Weather Update

For those travelling to see Lauren Turner, we are sure you are gauging the weather. Right now, the Weather Channel reports a 60% chance of storms Friday. The hourly forecast has those odds dropping to 30% at 6PM, which is 15 minutes before Lauren is scheduled to perform. Please note that if you come to the Fairgrounds beforehand, there are plenty of covered areas that are unoccupied. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people could seek cover in these areas. As mentioned Wednesday, the show will go on!!! We could not order up better weather for Saturday. Let do it!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Some questions we're getting:

Q: There's a 50% chance of rain on Friday. What happens if it rains?
A: Nothing. Lauren Turner and The Dingbats will perform rain or shine.

Q: When is the best time to get BBQ?
A: BBQ will be available on site at all times. However, if you're wanting samples from some of the teams, the best time will be between noon and three on Saturday.

Q: Are any carnival rides geared toward teenagers?
A: Yes. They are geared toward mostly every age. And just in case you're wondering, the Ferris Wheel is already out there!

The Countdown Is On!!!

GET READY!!!

Covington Rotary's Second Annual Barbecue Festival is almost here!

$5.00 admission

St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds-Covington

Sample Barbecue beginning noon Saturday! The best bands on the Northshore!

Carnival rides, games, and inflatables for the kids!

All funds raised for local charity. Click here for more details!

Band schedules are set

Go to our schedule of events page to check out the band lineups. Carnival rides will be running from gate open to close on Friday and Saturday.

Major Announcement!

The Covington Rotary Club is proud to announce our partnership with Mitchell Brothers carnival rides for this year's festival! Expect eight to ten rides plus games from Mitchell Brothers on Friday night and Saturday!