Downtown Covington hosted its second annual Spring Fling yesterday evening.

Food vendors lined the square's sidewalks offering event goers a wide array of food selections, while others chose to put their artistic skills to the test at Covington's inaugural Community Paint Out & Party.

Participating food purveyors included: Bradley's BBQ, Spires Interiors & Gifts, Amici Covington, Ramsey Produce, Plain Nuts & Catering, Treasure Thai Cuisine, Square Perk Café, Scoops and Freeman's Low County Fish Camp.

McKibben Music also provided live music. Downtown merchants provided extended shopping hours and sales.

The Paint Out was sponsored by the Southern Heartland Art Gallery paint a community mural which will be placed on a wall adjoining the Main Street office and the Visitors Information Center at the Chamber of Commerce.