Triple H BBQ, based in Gillespie, Ill., was named the grand champion of the World's Oldest BBQ Festival in Covington Saturday. Lead by Bill and Andrea Heyen in 2015, the team earned 707.3828 points to take home the large water tower trophy. They came in first in Pork with a perfect 180 points, third in brisket (176.56) and ribs (177.7144), and 11th in chicken … [Read more...] about Triple H BBQ wins the 50th annual World’s Oldest BBQ Festival
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Covington BBQ Festival starts today – and commemorates its 50th annual event
What began as Tipton County’s Sesquicentennial in 1973 has evolved into the world’s oldest BBQ festival. “It started from simple beginnings on Court Square, where one side of the square was blocked off from traffic,” reads a story about the event published in The Leader in 2001. “However, as the event and town grew, it became apparent that more space was needed.” Since it began … [Read more...] about Covington BBQ Festival starts today – and commemorates its 50th annual event
Covington, Atoka planning to host spring festivals
Though the pandemic may change their plans, both Covington and Atoka are planning to host their annual BBQ festivals this spring. Last year both were cancelled, as were many events around the country, but plans are already in progress in case conditions will be favorable this year. In January, Atoka Parks and Recreation Director Dorothy Isbell announced the town would be making … [Read more...] about Covington, Atoka planning to host spring festivals
April 24: The World’s Oldest BBQ Contest has been cancelled
The big news in Tennessee Friday is the announcement of guidelines which allow restaurants and retail businesses to begin a gradual re-opening next week. In Tipton County, it's the sad news that the Covington BBQ Festival, which is in its 48th year and is considered the world's oldest, has been cancelled due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled for May … [Read more...] about April 24: The World’s Oldest BBQ Contest has been cancelled
