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Tickets on sale for 14th annual Auburn Oktoberfest

CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — The sights, sounds and tastes of Germany are making their way back to Auburn for the much-anticipated 13th annual Auburn Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Ag Heritage Park, located on the AU campus at 620...
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Auburn Library to host ‘spooktacular’ events in October

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host a variety of spooktacular activities during the month of October. All of the following events are free and open to the public. EVENTS FOR ALL AGES:Movie MatineeMonday, Oct. 7, 3:30 p.m.It’s...
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Inaugural ‘Live on The Plains’ music festival announced

AO Tourism announces Nov. 9 concert featuring headliner Tyler Childers CONTRIBUTED BY AO TOURISM LEE COUNTY — Auburn-Opelika Tourism will present the inaugural Live on The Plains music festival on Saturday, Nov. 9, featuring performances by Tyler Childers, Mountain...
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Book signing is Aug. 23 at Auburn Oil Co.

BY JACQUELINE JARIKAGATE PUBLISHING AUBURN — On Friday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m., Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers will celebrate the release of award-winning journalist and local author Roger Thurow’s newest book, Against the Grain. Thurow will discuss his new book, answer...
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Opelika Slam Dunks the Junk

Opelika Slam Dunks the Junk

Apr 27, 2023

OPELIKA — Through its "Don't Be An Ope-Loser!" campaign, the city of Opelika hosted its annual "Slam Dunk the Junk" event in an effort to further...

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Fishing Rodeo Set for May 13

Fishing Rodeo Set for May 13

Apr 27, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / SARAH COOK AUBURN — The 29th annual Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the...

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Guests Get a Taste of Opelika

Guests Get a Taste of Opelika

Apr 27, 2023

OPELIKA — As the sun lowered on the horizon in the back of the Museum of East Alabama Tuesday evening, music and tantalizing aromas began to drift...

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Boogie on down 280

Boogie on down 280

Apr 27, 2023

WAVERLY — Hundreds turned out to the Old 280 Boogie at Standard Deluxe in Waverly, Alabama, on April 22. Kicking off the night before and running...

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The Fair Is Back in Town

The Fair Is Back in Town

Apr 27, 2023

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!

Apr 26, 2023

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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