Fort Rowdy Gathering

Fort Rowdy Gathering Fort Rowdy Gathering is Labor Day Weekend @ the Covington Community Park and is a late 1700's to 1800's time period event with a modern side.

We have a bridge that you cross that takes you back in time. We are educational based plus a fun family event!

04/07/2026

Up date on camp dinner, had a few questions that need clarified, this dinner is forregistered camps only, camps with more than 4 people will need to bring 2 side dishes or a dessert. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

In Camp this year 2026, we will be having a Camp Dinner. We will provide the Roasted pork and bird. To participate campers will bring a side dish or dessert. We need to know if you will be participating and the number of people that will be with you. Please confirm in comments. Thank you.

04/06/2026

Here is the 2026 Camp application! Please download, fill out, and send back as soon as you can. Thanks everyone!

03/04/2026

2026 Medallion Art contest....deadline April 1, 2026....submit your entry by US Mail unfolded to Fort Rowdy Gathering PO Box 23 Covington, Ohio 45318....On 8.5"x11" white stock paper... in black ink

12/15/2025

Raffle Winner
We have drawn the winner of our gift certificate raffle to Vandalia Range and Armory and the winner is Dan Lacey. Congratulations Dan!

We have 20 tickets left to sell before we can do the drawing! If you would like to support Fort Rowdy and have a chance...
11/30/2025

We have 20 tickets left to sell before we can do the drawing! If you would like to support Fort Rowdy and have a chance at a $700.00 gift certificate to Vandalia Range & Armory let me know! Thanks

11/02/2025

It's time to make Nominations to the Fort Rowdy Board of Directors. To make a nomination, there will be a meeting Sunday, November 9th, at 7 pm, at the End Zone in Covington. If you are interested in getting involved post a comment below. Thanks everyone and we hope to see ya there!

09/24/2025

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Gathering. Now that the Gathering is over we start planning for next year. We are wanting to see this festival grow and we would love to hear your thoughts. We are always looking for new ideas for the festival and for our fundraisers that we do throughout the year. And we are always looking for people who would love to help with the festival. Please share your thoughts and if you would like to help please let us know. We greatly appreciate any feedback!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TOMORROW!!!Tomorrow morning we are taking down the bridge and we need your help. As of now there are o...
09/05/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP TOMORROW!!!
Tomorrow morning we are taking down the bridge and we need your help. As of now there are only a few of us. The bridge is heavy and with just a couple of us its not safe. Please we are asking for your help. We are starting around 830. Thank you in advance!

08/24/2025

Setup Schedule
The hay has been cut and Schedule is back to normal!

2025 Early Set-Up Schedule
List will be strictly enforced.
Saturday, August 23rd
Only after Bridge is completed

Ben Campbell & Annalou, Booshway
Alex LeVeck, Sungundo
Rebecca Baker, Scribe/ Board Treasurer/ Vendors, Bakers Primitives
Carrie-Anne Colwell, Gate Captain
Critter Malone, Head Dog Soldier
Lance LeVeck, First aide
Johanna McGrath, Board of Directors, Camp Stage
Luke Bowman, Wood, Board of Directors
Donnie Clark, Board of Directors, Chairman
Kari Hollis, Board of Directors
Rex Wintrow, Board of Directors, Archery
Jason Curtis, Board of Directors, Hawk & Knife
Jake Mohr, Board of Directors
Miller, Dan, Early Camp Security

Sunday, August 24th & Monday August 25th

Matt Taylor, Archery
Kelly Barker, Mow Team
Dave Hisey, Hawk & Knife
Harold Curry, Primitive Fire Starting
Jeff Thomas “Copperhead”& Billie, Primitive Fire Starting/ Trader
Shannon LeVeck, Spear Throw
Andy Huey, Atlatl
Kim Trytten, Highland Games
Jeff Colwell, Canoe Race
Lear, Keith, Lizard Pull
Theresa Swob, Young Children’s Games
Kathy Huey, Youth and Teen Games
Carl Ward, Preacher
Jodi Carpenter Henry, Kids Activities Modern Side
Evan Clark, Trash Engineer
Levi Amstutz, Camp Work Detail

Gate Staff: Monday, August 25th
Robbin Adams, Michele Hutcherson, Emily Arcega, Kathy Huey, Melanie Servies, Vicki Johnson, Teresa Pressley, Anna Lou Campbell, Shannon Peterson, Erica Hendrix, Justin Hendrix, Becca Pederzoni, Paige Pederzoni, Vivian Rowe and Brenda Barker

Tuesday, August 26th Staff Work Day

Gate Opens at 8a.m. – closes 8p.m.
Wednesday, August 27th

Carla Humfleet
Justin Spray
Gene Pederzoni
Jerry Bender
Al Grillot
Kalyan LeVeck
Rodd Pederzani
Charlene Lindsey
Shelby Webb
Tom Utz
John Timmers
Mark Miller
Danny & Denis Wolfenbarger

Traders:
Kim's Baskets, Kimberly Cook-Hearn
Custom Leathercraft, Donna Taggart
Jodi, Tony & Matthew Henry
Melvin Rowe
Dragon Fly - Melanie Servies/ Teresa Pressley
Heather Westrum
Denver Wilson
Dave & MaryLou Pitney – Boxmaker

Thursday 8/28/2025

Micheal Hoelscher
Chris Peterson
Ben & Stephanie Adams
Jackie Sparke
Libby Wenrick
Dave & Mindy Wenrick
David Lowe
Jenifer Watkins
Frederick Craig
Zach Carlisle
Caleb Christian
Brian Sutton
Jamin Wray
John Luthman
James Moody
Carl Collins
Jeff & Katie Greene
Frederick Shellenberger
Shannon & Chris Peterson
John & Hanna Wyan
Craig & Marcy Poe
Thomas Norton Smith
Chris Brooks
Ken & Carla Dearth
Beau Martin
Trey Rammel
Joe & Kristi Gonterman
Trenton & Kayli Lewis
Steve Palsgrove
Kris Palsgrove
Brad & Brit Keefer

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Covington, OH
45318

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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