We definitely don’t want you to turn blue, however we invite you to turn TO blue with these three events.

Feeling Blue

You won’t be feeling blue the first weekend in October! That’s because the Sixth Annual Bluesberry Festival takes place on Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., at Bogue Falaya Wayside Park. With the mission of bringing music and art to the community, the family-friendly festival enriches the cultural scene of our parish. Come enjoy live music, performing all day long on two stages. To compliment the blues theme, you will enjoy art, food and culture, all with the added “flavor” of blueberry. In addition to the live entertainment, you will enjoy works from talented artisans; children’s village; variety of food trucks; wine tent; and beer garden. Of course, there will be lots of blueberry treats! For additional details and tickets, click here.

Wear Your Blue and Green

The Seventh Annual Northshore Technical Community College Gator Tail 5k Trail Run is set for Saturday, October 25, 7:30 a.m. at Tamanend, home of NTCC’s main campus. With a race course including woods and grassy paths through our destination community, participants are encouraged to set up teams to show their community spirit. Costumes are welcome, as October 31 is soon thereafter! In addition to the 5k race, the event offers a half-mile Gator Gallop for kids. The best part of the race (besides the finish line) is that proceeds benefit student scholarships. To sign up for the race, click here.

A Festival of Blue (and every other color)

You know its deep into fall, as the air cools, football is on and the Covington Three River Arts Festival happens! On Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, Columbia Street is taken over with a palette of color. Artists from all over the country participate in this festival. Whether you prefer ceramics, paintings, photography, woodworking, metal work, sculptures or jewelry, you will find it here. Plus, there will be art demonstrations including pottery and glass blowing. The children’s discovery area, music, food and beverages will keep the entire family happy. Better yet, Admission is free! The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, click here.

For additional events happening this fall, check out visitthenorthshore.com.