Opelika Songwriters Festival

Opelika Songwriters Festival

March 27th, 2025 - March 30th, 2025Visit website for event schedule

Opelika

Entering its 6th year, the OPELIKA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL attracts die-hard music lovers from around the Southeast.  The festival is an intimate festival that attracts die-hard music lovers from around the Southeast. Over 30 singer-songwriters travel from across the country to play 80 shows in 7 venues throughout Historic Downtown Opelika, Alabama.

Founded in 2019 by Rob & Jen Slocumb, aka, Martha’s Trouble, Opelika Songwriters Festival is a multi-day festival featuring world-class artists in a small, southern, railroad town. Intimate listening rooms are created in restaurants, coffee shops, a distillery, pubs, and galleries and create a custom-made setting for a unique small town, multi-day music festival.

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    Historic Downtown Opelika
    • Downtown Main Street
    • Opelika, AL 36801
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    https://www.google.com/maps?q=605+Ave+B,+Opelika,+AL+36801

    Region

    Opelika is located in the Tuskegee & Phenix City Area of the South Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Hampton Inn & Suites

    Located in the growing Tiger Town area, the Hampton Inn & Suites offers a relaxing setting for the business and leisure traveler alike. Conveniently located on I-85 between Auburn and Opelika, you'll enjoy easy access to both cities' business centers...

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham

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    Econo Lodge

    Get a simplified travel experience at the Econo Lodge hotel in the Auburn-Opelika area located off Interstate 85. We’re near historic downtown Opelika and 15 minutes from downtown Auburn. Our hotel is 30 minutes from downtown Columbus, GA. We’re clos...

    Oster Golf Houses-Auburn

    This very private and secluded new home is nestled under towering trees, overlooking the 6th hole of the Lake golf course in the heart of the Grand National community. It has 4 master suites, each with an attached bath.

    Comfort Inn Opelika - Auburn

    Our spacious hotel in Opelika offers easy access to a variety of local restaurants and attractions. We’re minutes away from Tiger Town and near: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn Softball Complex, Auburn University, Robert Trent Jones Trail, Chewacla State...

    Red Roof Plus & Suites Opelika

    Experience Red Roof PLUS+… Adding more WOW to your stay! The newly-renovated 100% smoke-free Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Opelika welcomes you to Opelika, Alabama. Visitors are invited to discover the area’s rich history at the Museum of East Alabama or s...

    Studio 6

    One block from Tiger Town off I-85 exit 58, the area’s newest Extended Stay facility features fully equipped kitchens, expanded work areas, expanded cable, and guest laundry.

    Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

    Adjacent to RTJ Golf Trail's Grand National course. Refurbished in 2006 with 15,000 sq.-ft. of meeting space, 50,00 sq.-ft. ballroom, 54 holes of award-wining golf, outdoor and indoor pools, health club, hiking trails, lakeside event area, state-of...

    Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelika

    Stop by our Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opelika hotel, near Auburn Regional Airport, for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Located off I-85, our energy-efficient hotel is near great hiking, golfing, and shopping. If you are in town to visit local...
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    Where to Eat

    Mrs. Story's

    Three generations of the Story family prove that some things never have to change: This Alabama institution is still in its original location.

    Mandarin House

    Welcome to one of Auburn and Opelika's truly refreshing and unique Asian restaurants. Here at Mandarin House, we offer a wide selection of Chinese, Thai, and Sushi cuisines for both lunch and dinner. We invite you to dine with us in our exquisite ori...

    Full Moon Bar-B-Que

    The moon never sets on this hickory-smoked barbecue eatery with outposts around the state.

    Resting Pulse Brewing Company

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    John Emerald Distilling Company

    John Emerald Distilling is a small batch craft distillery located in beautiful downtown Opelika. Their mission is to honor their forefathers by making the finest Spirits available. Stop by for a taste test, tour the facility, or try one of their craf...

    Jimbob's Chicken Fingers

    Since 1991 Jimbob's has been a hometown favorite. Family owned and operated, you’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in our casual and relaxed dining room. Experience our delicious food, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see...

    Chuck's

    After 36 years in business, owner Chuck Ferrell still prefers to do the cooking at Chuck's. The eatery is known for its sauce and chopped barbecue pork sandwich with slaw.

    The Warehouse Bistro

    The Warehouse Bistro, located in Opelika's oldest industrial park since 1993, is the area's best in casual fine dining.

    Mrs. Story's Dairy Bar

    Still in its original location on Pepperell Parkway, the owners of this 50s style walk up are the third generation of the Story family to serve the freshest “fast” food in the area.
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    What to See & Do

    The Sound Wall

    The Sound Wall is a music venue, event space and studio located in Historic Downtown Opelika, AL.

    Spring Villa Park

    Spring Villa is a 350 acre park with an antebellum house, outdoor volley-ball courts, horseshoe pit, campground, nature trails, open play area, picnic tables and grills among the wooded areas, picnic shelters, and more.

    Opelika Chamber of Commerce

    Now home to the Opelika Chamber of Commerce, the Whitfield-Duke-Searcy Home was built by the John Whitfield family in 1895. They sold the Victorian home to Judge Duke and his family in 1902.

    Lee County Courthouse

    Renovated, working courthouse. Beautiful example of 1896 Neoclassical Revival architecture. Located in historic downtown across from Courthouse Square.

    Opelika Train Depot, The

    Recently restored to original pre-1920s style, adhering to strict historical standards. Depot houses offices of The Arts Association of East Alabama and Opelika Mainstreet.

    CyberZone

    CyberZone is a large family entertainment center located in downtown Opelika. We feature a new state of the art Laser Tag system with 6200 square feet of arena with ramps and multiple game types. We also feature the grid arcade, an area with the newe...

    Opelika Municipal Park

    Opelika Muncipal Park features the Rocky Brook Creek, Rocky Brook Rocket and many play structures for children. The park is shady and has picnic tables.

    Museum of East Alabama

    10,000 artifacts form fascinating glimpse into east Alabama life. Camp Opelika (WWII POW camp) memorabilia, Roanoke dolls, early recording technology. Special exhibits. The museum was totally restored recently.

    Brownfield House

    Built in 1850s by Dr. Brownfield, one of Opelika's first physicians. Example of Greek Revival to Victorian Gothic transition. Moved to present site, restored.
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