Come one, come all, 115 years after it all began.

The St. Tammany Parish Fair queen and her court have been chosen; the rodeo queen hopefuls are preparing to compete on their horses in the fair's rodeo arena; and the big fair itself opens its doors to a world of tradition, culture and familiar fair fun Oct. 1-5 at the fairgrounds in Covington.

There will be something for everyone for price of a ticket — $5 per adult and $3 for children 11 and under — and on three days, there will be no admission charged at all.

The fair weekend kicks off Friday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. with a parade from downtown Covington, revving up excitement all the way from its start on Jefferson Avenue to Boston St./La. 21, up Columbia Street, and ending at the 1304 N. Columbia St. fairgrounds. Opening ceremonies take

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