Downtown Covington (OUTDOORS)
The Office of Cultural Arts and Events presents an array of unique and exciting entertainment options in Covington for residents and visitors alike. From block parties and farmers markets to art openings, festivals and live musical concerts, numerous free public events improve quality of life and promote the City’s downtown historic district as a vibrant cultural destination. Many events take place along the streets of the beautiful downtown historic district. Others are staged at popular local venues such as the Covington Trailhead, a cultural resource center that houses a museum and outdoor amphitheater, and serves as a way station for the 26-mile Tammany Trace recreational trail.
Upcoming Shows
10am-5pm
Each year, Three Rivers draws 50,000+ art lovers to Downtown Covington to shop the work of talented artists from all
over the United States, including many from the Greater New Orleans area. Over the past two decades, Three Rivers
has grown from a celebration of 49 artists to more than 200 exhibitors and a variety of other features including a live
music tent, live art demonstrations, local food vendors and a children’s activity area. Spread across five city blocks of
Columbia Street, the festival features artist tents with work ranging from painting to metalwork and everything in be-
tween. The festival also hosts a student art competition featuring more than 400 works of art created by talented local youth, inspiring and encouraging children of all ages to experiment with and create art.
Free & Open to the Public
