Independence in the Park-Music Fest

07/05/2022

Back by Popular Demand! Driving Miss Daisy "The Dinner & Show" Sat. July 16th 6:00 P.M Call the Theater 404-777-4349

The Image of Comedy & Tragedy

07/09/2015

This past Saturday our little city joined with the rest of the country in celebrating our nation’s 239th birthday. The city square was decorated in red, white and blue, and the streets were closed ...

06/17/2015

Independence On The Square July 4, 2015
Schedule of Events

Noon – Independence On The Square begins!
• Great Food and food court
• Dunking booth
• Spider
• Rock wall
• Hamster roll
• Water slide
• Antique car show
• Bucket truck rides
• Vintage BMX bike show
• Cow train
• DJ Bounce with music, games and contest
• Registration for the Special Olympics Equestrian Team Golf Cart Parade will open and continue until 2:00
• Retail shops open….Spires Interiors, The Cork Boutique, The Growler, Wildart, Square Bikes, Town Square Olive Oil, Southern Heartland and many more!
2:00 pm – Special Olympics Equestrian Team Golf Cart Parade begins on the Square
6:00-6:50 pm - Newton County Community Band and Mass Choir performs on the Square Park Stage presented by The Arts Association of Newton County. Sponsored by BB&T, Baxter, Michelin and Stuart Hamilton Edward Jones
7:05-7:55 pm – Main Stage - Derwin Daniels Band (Jazz/Blues)
8:00 pm – Main Stage - Winner of the People’s Choice and Most Patriotic Golf Cart Announced. The movie ‘RAD’ will be shown on the building next to Square Bikes
8:05-8:50 pm – Main Stage - Drew Parker Band
8:50-9:40 pm – Main Stage - Drive Time Band
9:43 pm – Main Stage - National Anthem
9:45 pm – Fireworks Extravaganza!

***Handicap Parking will be available at BB&T

07/11/2014

Amazing, amazing day! Happy 4th of July Covington GA!

07/05/2014

Thank you to all of you that worked so hard to put together a wonderful 4th of July in Covington! Downtown Covington GA. - Main Street Covington City of Covington, GA Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce, Go Covington Ga - Newton County Visitors Bureau And thank you AC Butterfly Photography for capturing this beautiful picture. See you next year!

07/04/2014

Did you know?? Holley the Trolley will be glad to give you a lift to and from your car if you park it in the Sharp Stadium parking lot or the County Admin Handicap parking. Free of charge, courtesy of the Newton County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau :)

07/04/2014

Thank you to our awesome sponsor....General Mills! Happy 25th anniversary!

07/04/2014

A gorgeous evening on the Square as all the preparations are under way for the 4th of July! The weather is holding for tomorrow so we hopefully we can all enjoy another beautiful sunset together as we wait for the fireworks!

07/04/2014

Here's some suggestions for Your Independence in the Park "survival guide" chairs or a blanket to sit on to enjoy the music, sunblock, something you don't mind getting wet in or a change of clothes in case you get wrangled into the dunking booth or you go squealing down the water slide, your appetite, comfortable shoes, and of course your pride in our great country!

07/03/2014

Come out and dunk your favorite city officials

07/03/2014

Here's your targets for the Dunking Booth!

1:00-2:00 Fire Chief John McNeil
2:00-3:00 Mayor Ronnie Johnston
3:00-4:00 County Commissioner Nancy Schulz
4:00-5:00 City Manager Leigh Ann Knight
5:00-6:00 Chamber of Commerce President Hunter Hall
6:00-7:00 County Commissioner John Douglas
7:00-8:00 County Commission Chairman Keith Ellis

This is gonna be fun!!