What do you have planned for the weekend, friend? If you say nothing, think again – Tipton County is really showing out!
We’ve got things dudes like to do – the rodeo’s in town Friday night in Covington and the truck and tractor pull will happen Saturday night.
We’ve got things to wear the kids out in Atoka and Munford – take them to climb on trucks, then go to the Festival of Hope and let them climb all over the inflatables.
We’ve got community theater – have you seen all of the rave reviews for the Ruffin’s production of Into the Woods? You should definitely go.
And we’ve got live music – Jack and the Fat Man is playing 797 Saturday night in Covington. If Christian music is more your speed, this is the weekend for you: both Mt. Lebabon Baptist Church and the City of Munford are hosting nights of praise music.
As always, we thank Gaines Lawn for sponsoring this week’s list!
Read on to find out more, then share with your bestie to finalize your weekend plans!
Friday, May 29
🍖 54th Annual World’s Oldest BBQ Contest — Rodeo Night 2 Thumpdaddy plays at 6 p.m., rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Vendors open at 4:30 p.m.
💲 $15/person; children 5 & under and military free
📍 Cobb-Parr Park, Covington
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057481666939
🎭 Into the Woods — The Ruffin Theater Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical is on stage Friday and Saturday — two remaining chances to catch this large local cast in action!
💲 Tickets at tiptonartscouncil.org
📍 The Ruffin Theater, Covington
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1260062602325298
Saturday, May 30
🎪 Festival of Hope A family fun day benefiting the Carl Perkins Center! $7 kids’ wristbands include ALL activities plus a free movie ticket. Food trucks on site. Plus — Epique Realty is raffling off $1,000, and you just have to show up to enter! 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
💲 $7 per child
📍 Phoenix Theatres Atoka Cinema 16, 79 Atoka-Munford Rd.
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0UjMAboMRfzdRXeWFZNieVDwVJo8MxoxhmMge4WLH68FrSr5TGoYS3YkGBQi1kB7xl&id=100069548014318
🚒 Trucktacular Kids can explore fire trucks, police cars, construction equipment, and more at the 2nd Annual Trucktacular! Free and family-friendly. 10 a.m.– noon
💲 Free
📍 Munford High School Parking Lot
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1325316702823495
🎸 Jack & the Fatman at 797 Distillery All-ages live music! Gates open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. CJ’s Kitchen food truck on site.
💲 Free to attend
📍 797 Distillery, 425 E. Pleasant Ave., Covington
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1340238884616013
🙏 A Night of Praise and Worship — Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church The Barnetts, The Bradfords, Riverview Baptist Church Choir, and The Inmans perform. Potluck to follow. No admission; love offering taken.
💲 Free
📍 Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 1872 Mt. Lebanon Rd., Covington
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2176689223076292
🚜 54th Annual World’s Oldest BBQ Contest — Truck & Tractor Pull Truck and tractor pull runs 7–10 p.m. to close out the festival weekend. Vendors open at 3 p.m.
💲 $15/person; children 5 & under and military free
📍 Cobb-Parr Park, Covington
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057481666939
🎭 Into the Woods — Final Performance Last chance to see it! Don’t sleep on this one.
💲 Tickets at tiptonartscouncil.org
📍 The Ruffin Theater, Covington
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1260062602325298
Sunday, May 31
🎶 2nd Annual City of Munford Praise & Worship Night Outdoor worship at Veterans Plaza with Crosspointe Baptist, Genesis Church, and music by Zion’s Calling. Llama’s Diner and Llama’s Frozen Sweets on site.
💲 Free
📍 Veterans Plaza, 1483 Munford Ave., Munford
More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1486553586479234
WHEW.
I’m tired just thinking about all of it!
