Independence Day is a special celebration everywhere in America, but it’s a different kind of affair in Covington, Georgia. Main Street Covington has gone above and beyond to provide an event for everyone to enjoy. In the past few years, Stars & Stripes Fest has quickly become more than just a community event, but it was also become a tourism draw.  Listed below are just a couple of the awards and accolades that this event has received.

· Voted “Best Fourth of July Celebration 2016” by Main Street America

· Named Top 20 Festival & Event winner for the month of July 2019 by the Southeast Tourism Society