Events Articles

Summer in the Park Cooks ‘Burgers for Bubba

This year's Summer in the Park event for United Way of Lee County is being rebranded as "Burgers for Bubba", in honor of Opelika Firefighter Media Zachary "Bubba"Sorenson, who passed away July 29, 2023. CONTRIBUTED BY  THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA —  The city...

Sundilla Presents Three On A String 

CONTRIBUTED BY SUNDILLA  AUBURN —  You don’t last for more than 50 years in the entertainment business if you aren’t very good at entertaining. And “Three On a String” is better than “very good.” They are fantastic, incredible, hilarious and legendary, and...

Extension System Holding Watermelon Production Meeting

The Alabama Extension System is hosting a watermelon growing meeting in Lee County Aug. 11.  CONTRIBUTED BY ALABAMA EXTENSION SYSTEM  OPELIKA —  The Extension System is teaching a watermelon/cucurbit meeting in Opelika  on Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to...

Disney On Ice Returns to Columbus

"Disney On Ice" returns to Columbus, Georgia, for the first time in four years Nov. 9.  CONTRIBUTED BYFELD ENTERTAINMENT  COLUMBUS, GA —  “Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party” is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take...
Fall Boogie Brings the Beats

Fall Boogie Brings the Beats

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER Music lovers flocked to Waverly, Alabama, on Saturday, Oct. 15, for the annual Fall 280 Boogie at the...

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A Fall Oktoberfest for All

A Fall Oktoberfest for All

PHOTOS BY MATT AUSTIN / FOR THE OBSERVER Touted as the state's largest event of its kind, the city of Auburn hosted its annual Octoberfest...

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Glow Kids Glow

Glow Kids Glow

The Lee-Chambers 2022 "Glowdeo" and Kids Glow Show took place at Cowboy Church of Lee County in Waverly Friday, Oct. 14. Barrel racing, pole...

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On the Tracks is Back

On the Tracks is Back

CONTRIBUTED BYOPELIKA MAIN STREET OPELIKA — Opelika Main Street’s annual On the Tracks wine trail returns to downtown Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 9...

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