With 200 artists from more than 20 states. A juried show of original works. Tent after colorful tent ranged along the streets of historic Covington. Arts and fine crafts demonstrations. Music. Food. Three Rivers Run. And lots of activities just for kids. The Three Rivers Art Festival will be held from 10 am to 5 pm on November 10th and 11th.
Since 1997 the Three Rivers Art Festival has bombarded the streets of downtown Covington with fun, music, color, and most importantly, art. The event has three purposes, all of which are connected to the festival’s home parish, St. Tammany, and all that this community has to offer. First, the festival serves to expand and enhance St. Tammany’s reputation as an art-oriented community and mecca for artists and art lovers. The festival also adds to many other attractions and events that make St. Tammany a wonderful tourist destination. The last purpose of the festival is to support art education for St. Tammany Parish school students. By hosting a student art competition that is displayed during the festival, the event inspires and encourages children of all ages to experiment with and create art. The Children’s Art Area offers hands-on activities and the Arts Aline! program provides live demonstrations by exhibiting artists during the day, so kids can either watch or participate in artistic creation. The 5K and one-mile races will be held Saturday, starting at the Covington Trailhead.
