1-29 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Toll-free: (866) 892-1873.

1-30 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist: Lorraine Myhal and students from Arts & Frames (mixed media). Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

3 Marvels of the Marsh. Ranger-guided walk; catch and release fish and other marine life. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 5pm. 624-4442.

4 Best of Broadway Featuring the Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 7pm. 543-4366.

4 Explore the Shore. Ranger-led hike on the beach, 10am. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 624-4442.

4 Wonders of Wetlands. Learn about erosion, preservation, aquatic life. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. 624-4442.

4-5 Sixth Annual Ponds for Charity Tour. Benefits cancer care at Women’s Hospital. More than 30 homes in the Baton Rouge area open their backyards to show off unique and beautiful ponds. 10am-5pm. Bus tour Sat, $15. Self-guided tour, $10. 756-2720 or 744-4813.

4-25 Bogalusa Farmers Market. Produce, homemade products, juried art and craft items. 500 block of Columbia St., Bogalusa. Sat, 8am-12pm. Free. Karen Applewhite, 735-0462.

4-25 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Free. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147.

4-30 Exhibit. Paintings by Vidal Blankenstein, fabric sculpture by Anne Boudreau. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., New Orleans. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. Opening reception: Sat, June 4, 6-8pm. (504) 522-5988.

5 Bayou Liberty Pirogue Races. Pirogue races, crafts, food, kid’s games. St. Genevieve Church, Hwy 433, Bayou Liberty. 12-7pm. Free. A.L. Pichon, 643-2581.

5 Celebrating Families Party and Silent Auction. Benefits Louisiana Summer Tour for Russian Orphans. Food, music, children’s activities. Benedict’s Banquet Room and Courtyard, 1144 Lover’s Lane, Mandeville. 3-6pm. Adults, $12; children, $4. 727-1074.

6-10 Art à Lacombe. Art lessons by professionals for school-age Lacombe children. Photography, drawing faces, watercolor. Sponsored by Lacombe Chamber of Commerce. First-come, first-served; pre-registration required. Dorothy Maloney, 882-7442.

8 Bridal Fair and Luncheon. Covington Christian Women’s Connection. Wedding cake, singers, planners and more. Benedict’s Banquet Room and Courtyard, 1144 Lover’s Lane, Mandeville. 727-3778.

10 Marvels of the Marsh. Ranger-guided walk; catch and release fish and other marine life. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 5pm. 624-4442.

11 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873.

11 Folsom Open Air Market. Local farmers, nurseries, antique dealers, crafts, garage sale items. 82337 June St. (Corner of Hwy 40E), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Free. 796-9448.

11 History Hayride. Guided tour on a hay wagon. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 10am. Registration required. 624-4442.

11 Jazz’n the Vines. Outdoor concert series featuring a variety of musical styles under the stars. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. 6-9pm. $8.50. John and Susan Seago, 892-9742.

11 Northshore Cajun Dance. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016.

11 ZOOmobile: Habitats. Animal interaction and education. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 1pm. 624-4442.

11-12 2005 Home Show, St. Tammany Home Builders Association. 100 booths, free prizes. Castine Center, Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr., Mandeville. Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12-6pm. 882-5002 or 882-5008.

14-19 Hammond Tangipahoa Juneteenth Celebration. Zemurray Park, Hammond. 542-5300.

15-19 Jumpin’ With Jazz. Hunter/jumper event to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Raffle of a two-horse, bumper pull trailer; many other events. Lagniappe Farms, Folsom. 9am-4pm. Free. Volunteers needed. 893-3172.

17 Marvels of the Marsh. Ranger-guided walk; catch and release fish and other marine life. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 5pm. 624-4442.

17 Sunset at the Landing. Free concert. Band: Eh, La-Bas. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. 892-1811.

18 Nature Trail Hike; Explore the Shore. Ranger-led hike on the nature trail, 10am. Ranger-led hike on the beach, 2pm. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 624-4442.

18 Pet Adoption Day. Pontchartrain Humane Society. Get to know ready-to-be-adopted pets. Delta Pet Center, 1370 Corporate Square, Slidell. 11am-4pm. Free. 699-9040.

18-19 Father’s Day Weekend Sale. Downtown Ponchatoula. 10am-5pm. 370-8381.

19 Bike Race. New Orleans Bicycle Club Bike Race. Downtown Covington. 630-8463.

19 Louisiana Bicycle Festival. Antique bicycle exhibits, bicycle flea market, St. Tammany Trace cruise, log pull, contests, prizes, demonstrations. UCM Museum, 22275 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs. 11am-5pm. Free. John Preble, 892-2624.

24 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival, classic car display. 200-500 block Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873.

24 Marvels of the Marsh. Ranger-guided walk; catch and release fish and other marine life. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 5pm. 624-4442.

25 Folsom Open Air Market. Local farmers, nurseries, antique dealers, crafts, garage sale items. 82337 June St. (Corner of Hwy 40E), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Free. 796-9448.

25 Fontainebleau’s History. The Indian, Louisiana Purchase, plantation and early state park eras. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 2pm. 624-4442.

25 Jazz’n the Vines. Outdoor concert series featuring a variety of musical styles under the stars. 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. Pontchartrain Vineyards. 6-9pm. $8.50. John & Susan Seago, 892-9742.

25 Wal-Mart All-American Fishing Derby. Casting and fishing contests, children’s activities. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville. 8am-12pm. Registration required. 792-4652.

25 Wonders of Wetlands. Learn about erosion, preservation, aquatic life. Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville. 10am. 624-4442.

25-26 Lacombe Crab Cook-Off Festival. Live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, crab specialties. Hwy 190, John Davis Park, Lacombe. Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 12-8pm. Competition Sat, 1-3. $2; 10 and under, free. 882-3010.

JULY 2005

1-31 Mandeville City Hall Art Exhibit. Artist: TBA. Arts program featuring a particular artist or group on a monthly basis. Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Free. Interested artists or groups, call Nancy Clark, 626-3144.

2 Old-Fashioned Family Fourth. Music, food, fireworks. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1811.

2 Pet Adoption Day. Pontchartrain Humane Society. Get to know ready-to-be-adopted pets. Delta Pet Center, 1370 Corporate Square, Slidell. 11am-4pm. Free. 699-9040.

2-4 Mandeville Seafood Festival. Boiled and fried seafood, Cajun food, drinks, arts and crafts, collectibles, live entertainment, children’s activities, classic car show. Jackson Ave. and Lakeshore Dr., Mandeville Lakefront. Fireworks on the 4th, 8:45pm. Sat-Sun, 11am-11pm; Mon, 11am-11pm. Adults, $7; seniors and children under 10, free. 624-9762.

2-4 Paper Queen Ball and July 4th Celebration. Celebrate the birthday of our nation and the birthday of the City of Bogalusa. Ball: July 2, 8pm. American Legion Home, Bogalusa. Parade: July 4, 10am, City of Bogalusa. Fireworks: 4th, evening, over BHS football stadium. 732-3791.

2-30 Bogalusa Farmers Market. Produce, homemade products, juried arts and craft items. 500 block of Columbia St., Bogalusa. Sat, 8am-12pm. Free. Karen Applewhite, 735-0462.

2-30 Covington Farmers Market. Vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, plants, homemade soups, dog biscuits, music and more. 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wed, 12-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm. Free. Toll-free: (866) 892-1873.

2-30 Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. Vegetables, fruit, seasonal seafood, meat, wines, teas, poultry, honey, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, plants, flowers and herbs, artisans and more. Free. Sat, 9am-1pm. Denise Gutnisky or Donna Beakley, 624-3147.

4 Hammond Fourth of July Fireworks. Zemurray Park, Hammond. 542-3532.

4 Slidell Heritage Festival. Celebrate the 4th with food, drinks, music and children’s events. Historic Olde Towne Slidell. 10am. Fireworks, 9pm. Free. Wanda or Brenda Case, 643-1234.

9 Coordinated Gallery Openings. Downtown Covington. 6-9pm. Free. 892-1873.

9 Folsom Open Air Market. Local farmers, nurseries, antique dealers, crafts, garage sale items. 82337 June St. (Corner of Hwy 40E), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Free. 796-9448.

9 Jazz’n the Vines. Outdoor concert series featuring a variety of musical styles under the stars. 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. Pontchartrain Vineyards. 6-9pm. $8.50. John and Susan Seago, 892-9742.

15 Sunset at the Landing. Free concert. Columbia Street Landing, Covington. 6-8pm. 892-1811.

16 An Evening with Judy Collins. Concert. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond. 7pm. 543-4366.

16 Pet Adoption Day. Pontchartrain Humane Society. Get to know ready-to-be-adopted pets. Delta Pet Center, 1370 Corporate Square, Slidell. 11am-4pm. Free. 699-9040.

23 Folsom Open Air Market. Local farmers, nurseries, antique dealers, crafts, garage sale items. 82337 June St. (Corner of Hwy 40E), Folsom. 9am-2pm. Free. 796-9448

23 Jazz’n the Vines. Outdoor concert series featuring a variety of musical styles under the stars. 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush. Pontchartrain Vineyards. 6-9pm. $8.50. John and Susan Seago, 892-9742.

23 Northshore Cajun Dance. Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Live Cajun music, dancing and food. Lessons, 7-7:30pm; live band, 8-10:30pm. Members, $6; non-members, $8. Paulette Laurent and Bill Weissborn, 882-3016.

29 Columbia Street Block Party. Street festival, classic car display. 200-500 block Columbia St., Covington. 6:30-9:30pm. Free. 892-1873.