2026 has started with an absolute bang in Downtown Opelika! We are thrilled to celebrate the addition of SIX new businesses and their owners to our vibrant community. To sustain this momentum and support our growth, we’ve officially launched our Downtown Impact Partner Program as our premier annual sponsorship initiative. Additionally, our new Partnership Program now offers a direct way for local individuals and businesses to invest in the heartbeat of our district. We are back, we are growing, and we invite you to be part of Downtown Opelika’s incredible transformation!

• Kelsey Sullivan, Executive Director

NEW BUSINESSES!

• Karvelas Pizza Co.

  704 1st Avenue

• Trendy Transformations Salon

  601 1st. Avenue

• BoxCar

  706 1st Avenue

• Bella’s Bridal - opens March 6

  100 S. 8th Street

• Precious Cargo

  207 S. 8th Street

• Tuten Agency | Allstate

  126 S. 8th Street

This Month in Downtown

• March 3, 2026 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Stinson Breads Blood Moon Pop Up

• March 4, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Singo Bingo at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

• March 5, 2026

  • 6:30 p.m. | Crafts and Drafts at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

  • 5 p.m. | Free Tasting with Underwood Wines | Santé

• March 11, 2026

  • 7 p.m. | Singo Bingo at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

  • 4 p.m. | Ladies Night | Santé

• March 13, 2026 | Opelika Chamber Food Truck Friday

• March 15, 2026 | 4 p.m. | Open Mic at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

• March 17, 2026

  • Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Tart & Tartan with lots of GREEN sweets and celebrate their FIFTH anniversary!

  • 4 p.m. | St. Patrick’s Day specials | Santé

• March 18, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Singo Bingo at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

• March 19, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Precious Cargo hosts Silhouette Portraits with Clay Rice

• March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - An Easter Day at Old EasterDay | Crawford-Willis Group

• March 24, 2026 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $20 Tasting with Denner Vineyards at Santé

• March 25, 2026

  • 7 p.m. | Singo Bingo at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew

  • 6:30 p.m. | Pride on the Plains Bingo Night at Santé

• March 26 - 29, 2026 | Opelika Songwriters Festival

• March 29, 2026 | Noon to 3 p.m. | All Strung Out Doodles Colorwork Workshop

• Every Wednesday | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Wine Down Wednesday at Bottling Plant Event Center

• Every Friday 

  • Friday Moms Meet Up at Flora Wren at 10 a.m.

  • Sip & Stitch at All Strung Out from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Every Sunday | Noon to 3 p.m. | Beginner Sock Class at All Strung Out

• Movies every week at BoxCar!

Follow @Downtown Opelika on social media for more events happening Downtown!

Thank you to our very first DOWNTOWN CHAMPION!

If you are interested in making an impact in Downtown Opelika throughout the year or for a specific event, email info@opelikamainstreet.org or click to view our Downtown Impact Partner Guide.

News From Our Downtown Businesses

• Stone Martin Builders

  • Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting event for their ‘Old Samford Model Home’ on March 26, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at 2058 Shadow Bend Lane, Auburn, AL 36830.

  • Special Rate Financing on Move-In Ready Homes: https://www.stonemartinbuilders.com/special-rate-financing?utm_source=smb&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=2025-11_bfc

• Opelika Chamber hosts ‘Lunch at the Chamber’ every Monday!

Work in Downtown

• Stinson Breads - email hey@stinsonbreads.com

  • Assistant Baker

  • Bakery Steward

  • Events & Catering Assistant

  • Delivery Driver

• Rock n Roll Pinball is looking for part-time employees. Must be 21+.