OUR SPIRIT
Originally, Old Timers Weekend began as a way for graduates of Covington's historically African American high school, Lincoln William Grant High School, to reunite and celebrate their achievements through a softball game, now with its 38th year, the event this year plans to welcomed close to 2,000 people over the three-day event jam-packed with sports tournaments, information booths and community resource fair.
The park where the annual event was held is named after Dr. James Randolph, an African American physician and community leader. He was the first African American physician to be on the staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington and the first to be a member of the Campbell-Kenton Medical Society. A large percentage of African American children born in Covington between 1922 and 1958 were delivered by Dr. Randolph.
An active member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Covington, he also served as President of the Kentucky A.M.E. Organization of Lay Members. In 1997, he was posthumously inducted into the Northern Kentucky Leadership Hall of Fame.
AGENDA
FRIDAY, July 31, 2026
Join us for the COME BACK HOME, HOMECOMING opening ceremony as we celebrate “It’s All About the Elders”, honoring the Silent Generation with love, recognition, FREE food, a DJ, and line dancing! Grab your chairs, bring your elders, and let’s give our Grandmas, Grannies, Grandpas, and Grandaddies their flowers!
5:30 p.m. – Opening Remarks
A formal welcome and words to set the tone for the evening.
6:00 p.m. – Dinner is Served
Enjoy a delicious meal in good company.
6:00 p.m. – MS & HS All Star Basketball Game / Skills Challenge
Please contact Breaon Avery for details at (513) 431-8404
7:00 p.m. – Let the Music Play
The DJ takes over — let’s dance, laugh, and celebrate life together.
7:00 p.m. – Lincoln William Grant Reunion
@ The Venue, 732 Greenup St.
9:00 p.m. – Closing Events
Games and Ceremony End
STREET CLOSURES / CHANGES
During the event, there will be a few street closures and change of traffic pattern. Those are as follows:
9th Street (From Greenup St. to 9th Street Baptist parking lot) will be two-way.
Prospect Street (between 9th and 10th Street) will be closed to thru traffic.
Prospect Street (between 10th and Robbins Street) you will only be able to travel southbound on this
portion of the street.
SATURDAY, Aug 1, 2026
9:00 a.m. - Softball Tournament
10:00 a.m. – Baskeball Tournament
Projecting 10 teams
Double elimination
10-man roster
Rosters will be required from each team
Each team must have shirts/jerseys with numbers are required
Please contact Breaon Avery for details at (513) 431-8404.
11:00 a.m. - Non-Profit Showcase (ends at 3pm)
12:00 p.m.- Free Lunch Served
9:00 p.m. – Basketball and Softball Tournament Ends
SUNDAY, Aug 2, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Baskeball Tournament
9:00 a.m. - Softball Tournament
12:00 p.m. - Children and Family Event
12pm to 3pm - “Let the games begin” Enjoy carnival style games and prizes as well as free food and drinks.
2pm to 4pm - “Touch a Truck” come meet our local firefighters and police officers while getting a close look at the vehicles and equipment they use.
9:00 p.m. – Basketball and Softball Tournament Ends
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