County Fair Guide

St. Tammany Parish Fair

Covington, Louisiana

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2026 Dates

Sep 30 – Oct 4, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

Worth Knowing

The St. Tammany Parish Fair drew 16,000 people in October 2022, according to the fair association's own signed IRS Form 990-EZ filing.

Source: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (IRS Form 990-EZ)

Before You Go

Located at 1304 N. Columbia Street in Covington, about 35 miles north of New Orleans via the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. St. Tammany Parish is known for its charming small towns, art galleries, and outdoor recreation along the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte rivers — make a weekend of it.

What to Know

Every year, Covington hosts the St. Tammany Parish Fair, which is one of Louisiana's most venerable parish fairs, with over 116 years of tradition serving the communities of the North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Held at the fairgrounds in Covington each fall, it draws tens of thousands of visitors from across the greater New Orleans metro area.

On the Midway

Agricultural exhibits including horticulture, crops, home economics, and crafts; 4-H student and school exhibits; Minifarm and Beef Barn for hands-on animal encounters; Cheer and Dance Competitions; a Rodeo; Livestock Competitions; carnival midway with rides and games; multiple food vendors; and live bands on the main stage.

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