Events Articles

Opelika Songwriters Festival Announces Fall Lineup

CONTRIBUTED BY THE SOUND WALL OPELIKA — Over the past four years, the Opelika Songwriters Festival has attracted die-hard live music fans from around the Southeast to hear original songwriters spanning many genres of music perform their songs. Restaurants, bars, a...

Almost Anything Celebrating Free Comic Book Day on May 7

Contributed byAlmost Anything OPELIKA — Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is coming to Opelika on Saturday, May 7. Almost Anything, located next to the Lee County Courthouse, is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the largest annual event in the...

Burger Wars Set for June 4, Accepting Applications  

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com  OPELIKA — Calling all grillers. The annual cheeseburger-cooking competition, “Burger Wars,” is set for June 4 and applications are now open to the public. Hosted by Opelika Rotary and sponsored by Auburn-Opelika Tourism,...

Lee County Rallies for Relay for Life

2022-004-29 2022 Relay for Life 2022-004-29 2022 Relay for Life 2022-004-29 2022 Relay for Life 2022-004-29 2022 Relay for Life 2022-004-29 2022 Relay for Life 2022-004-29 2022 Relay for Life PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES / THE OBSERVER On Friday, April 29, Relay For Life of...