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