Each year on the last Monday in July, the Red Beans 'N' Rice Cook-Off in Covington marks the official kick-off of the United Way fundraising campaign in St. Tammany Parish. The funds raised at this annual event support suicide prevention, mental health services and other United Way programs in St. Tammany Parish. Enjoy all-you-can-eat red beans and rice by 16-24 cooking teams as they complete for Best Red Beans & Rice and People's Choice.

Admission is $10 at the gate. Beans provided by Camellia Brand Beans. Sponsors and cooking teams available. Get more information and advance tickets at http://www.unitedwaysela.org/redbeans.