Peruse local arts, fashion, a new passion, and more – made in Covington.

Covington is home to dozens of shops and boutiques that offer a diverse range of vintage and trendy clothing, home décor, jewelry, flower arrangements, soaps and balms, local art, and so much more!

As locals, we know where to go and we advise our visiting friends and families on our favorite places and tips for bringing home a piece of Covington. Did you know a simple purchase can inspire a new hobby or life-changing experience?

McKibben Music, located on the square for the past 18 years, can introduce you to your inner musician. Wander inside and be surrounded by beautiful acoustic and electric guitars, drums, electric and upright pianos. You can also hire an instructor to learn to read and play music through weekly half-hour lessons, joining the 250 students practicing guitar, piano, bass, drums, mandolin, banjo, violin and vocals.

“Music is one of the greatest languages to learn,” said Mack McKibben, a professional musician and owner of McKibben Music. “It makes a difference in a person’s life if they can pursue music, and it makes other people happy too.” McKibben Music opened in 2007 with a mission for musical education and enjoyment.

“You can come here, get away from the rat race out there, and learn how to play a few cords with our expert instructors,” he said. If you schedule an introductory lesson on the new instrument you’re buying, your experience is ‘made in Covington’.

Ann Wildmon is the owner of WildArt Gallery on the square. She is a professional portrait painter and muralist for the last 45 years – and consults on sets for theaters, movies, and films.

Inside the gallery is an inspired collection by a variety of local artists who are metalsmiths, photographers, wood turners, leather and copper craftspeople, or painters and potters.

“We have an amazing group of talented artists we represent. It’s different every time people come back,” said Ann Wildmon, owner of WildArt Gallery. “You feel like you’ve been artistically fed. People like to come and get inspired.” All the artists are selected to inspire your own spark of creativity!

For your own ‘Made in Covington’ experiences, sign up for art classes, special arts events for groups, and summer camps for kids ages 6 to 15.

P.S: Ask about historically themed Covington Ghost Tours offered on Friday and Saturday nights!

And finally, the place to be this month, if you are seeking locally made, is the annual Christmas in July Market – on the Covington Square – Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 9 am to 1 pm. Browse the items for sale by more than 80 vendors at the third annual arts and crafts event with handmade and locally sourced foods, arts, and wearables. Santa Claus will join us on the Square! Don’t be surprised about Christmas tunes playing in the summer breeze. What’s for sale? Everything from woodworked items, Christmas wreaths, handmade signs, custom tees and bath collections, laser-engraved custom items, the entire Covington Farmers Market, handmade jewelry and more, so save the date!

Go shopping in Covington! Here’s where and how. And when you get hungry and need to rehydrate, you’re in a good place with dozens of fine dining, casual, pub, deli, café, and coffeehouse destinations.