Leisure Time in Covington County is All About Community
Covington County is about community. Our civic clubs and churches provide leadership and promote activities that knit our residents together into family and friends. An active community where arts, culture, and events thrive translates into a strong economy. Also, check out Covington County’s Arts and Culture.
Events & Entertainment
There is a lot of fun to be had in Covington County, Alabama! Besides a bevy of special festivals, parades, and downtown music events, there's racing at the South Alabama Speedway and rodeo events at the Covington Center Arena. There’s always a fun run, 5K, or even 15K to fill a weekend morning. And holidays? Our communities do them up right with Independence Day celebrations and renowned Christmas events. Don’t forget to explore our arts scene! The Andalusia Ballet is a favorite.
A point of pride and revitalization for Opp is the Opp Train Depot and Conference Center. What began as a working train depot in 1928 is now an event center for the "City of Opportunity." The historical landmark which can hold approximately 440 people was equipped with new floors, a kitchen, and a handicap-accessible ramp while features like the doors, windows, and frames were refurbished.
Events and Entertainment
Cancer Freeze – Freezin’ for a Reason
Cancer Freeze is an annual nonprofit fundraising event held on the first Saturday in February in Florala, Alabama, to benefit a person or persons from South Alabama or Northwest Florida battling cancer. You can help a good cause while enjoying a pancake breakfast, auction, chili cook-off, and water events such as skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, or just jumping into the cold waters of Lake Jackson.
Christmas in Candyland
Your winter wonderland adventure is waiting for you! Downtown Andalusia was voted Southern Living's “Top Small Towns in the South for Christmas.” Check out South Alabama's largest snow tubing hill, Springdale on Ice Winter Skating Rink, train rides on The Springdale Express, imaginative play at the Candyland Cottages, hot cocoa and characters, visits with Santa in the Candyland sleigh, snow shows, and the Arctic Trek Polar Bear Maze.
Christmas on the Lake
Held in November around beautiful Lake Jackson in Florala, Alabama, the whole family can enjoy carols, food and craft vendors, and baked goods for sale — fudge, divinity, pralines, cookies, pies, and cakes.
Downtown Get Down
This June concert is free for all to enjoy on Main Street in downtown Opp, Alabama. Just bring your chair!
July Jamz
Every Thursday night in July, live music fills the air in Andalusia, Alabama. Held on the beautiful lawn at Springdale Estate, fans are encouraged to bring their blankets, coolers, and lawn chairs. Food vendors and the “Foam Frenzy” canon round out this free, family-friendly concert series.
Kiwanis Covington County Fair
Held each October in Andalusia, the Covington County Fair is good old-fashioned fun. Bring the whole family for exhibits, talent shows, rides, tasty treats, and more!
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo
Held each March in Opp, Alabama, this family-friendly festival features snake shows and races, and so much more. Residents and visitors can enjoy beauty pageants, the Rattlin’ 100 at the South Alabama Speedway, buck-dancing contests, children’s activities, karaoke contests, and live music, including the ever-popular Rattlin’ Country Concert featuring Nashville country music artists and bands, as well as local musicians.
Opp Fest
Opp Fest is held annually on the last Saturday in October in Downtown Opp, Alabama. It’s the perfect activity for a beautiful autumn day featuring arts and craft booths, food vendors, musical entertainment, a car show, and much more. The Opp Cultural Art Center sponsors a juried art exhibit.
World Championship Domino Tournament
Each July, this family event held at the Kiwanis Center in Andalusia attracts more than 300 players from around the country to compete in the “battle over bones.”
24th of June Celebration
This annual celebration in Florala, Alabama, is the oldest continuous Masonic day event in the world. This festival has been observed without a single omission since June 24, 1871! There are events for the whole family during the week-long celebration. The final day caps off the festivities with an arts and crafts fair, parade, fireworks, and more!
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