Events Articles

Hay Days offered weekend of family fun, merchandise, more

PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA FOR THE OBSERVER The Farm at Rocky Top hosted its annual Hay Days arts and crafts festival Nov. 4 and 5. Hay Days featured handmade, one-of-a-kind designs by local artisans, unique gourmet foods, boutique and vintage items, a Kids Corral and a...

What’s Happening in Lee County – Nov. 9, 2023

'Mary, Did You Know?' women's event is Nov. 12 CONTRIBUTED BY PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH OPELIKA— Providence Baptist Church will host Open Heavens Ministry's “Mary, Did You Know?” on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.This is a women’s event featuring great food, fellowship, holiday...

School News for Nov. 2, 2023

PHOTOS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OHS band wins three Best in Class awards BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika High School Competition Band came away winners at the Class AAA competition held Oct. 21.The band competed in the annual...

Community gets creative with costumes for fall festivals

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES Last week was full of fall events. Pictured are photos from the annual Fall Festival at the Opelika Sportsplex and Covington's Halloween Drop-In event. PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA Photos are from the First Baptist of Opelika's fall...
The Fair Is Back in Town

The Fair Is Back in Town

BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Spring weather is here, and that means it is time for the fair to return to Opelika. Modern...

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Go Bo Go!

Go Bo Go!

Bo Bikes Bama is an annual charity bike ride led by Alabama native and Auburn University great Bo Jackson. Every year, Jackson bikes across the...

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Sip, Spike and Support

Sip, Spike and Support

CONTRIBUTED BYAUBURN HOSPITALITY OPELIKA —  Newly opened Tigertown Sports is hosting an all-day charity event, partnering with United Way of Lee...

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Family Fun Makes a Difference

Family Fun Makes a Difference

BY HANNAH LESTER HLESTER@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM BEULAH — Beulah Family Fun Day is just that — fun. And fun for the whole family, too. The event is...

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