Events Articles

Rock out to Aubfest VI at Boggin’ on the Plains

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On March 22, Aubfest will return to Boggin’ on the Plains for their sixth festival. Aubfest started in 2022 as Auburn’s first DIY music festival. The event has taken place each spring and fall semester ever since. The event...

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Mardi Gras events scheduled this weekend in Auburn and Opelika BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN/OPELIKA — Mardi Gras fever is spreading northward from Mobile and New Orleans, and this weekend offers the chance to enjoy the festivities locally.Mardi Gras means...

Keep Opelika Beautiful hosts Arbor Day events

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — Keep Opelika Beautiful and the city of Opelika invite the community to join in celebrating Arbor Day with a special event on Saturday, March 1, at the Opelika Public Library.This year’s theme, “Plant Trees, Protect Tomorrow,”...

J.W. Darden High site to get historic marker

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA— The City of Opelika invites the community to the unveiling of the J.W. Darden High School Historic Marker on Friday, Feb. 21.Darden High School was founded in 1951, named by the school board in honor of J.W. Darden, Lee County’s...
Opelika Rallies for Bubba 

Opelika Rallies for Bubba 

The city of Opelika hosted "Burgers for Bubba" at Monkey Park Saturday, Aug. 19, in honor of fallen Firefighter Medic Zachary "Bubby" Sorenson. The...

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Cheers on Toomers

Cheers on Toomers

Ed Sikora  Cheers on the Corner, one of the most popular annual events on the Plains, returned to downtown Auburn Friday night, July 21....

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