This is a brief follow-on to a story first reported by The Observer, Opelika’s community newspaper. Read their full story for complete coverage.
Syrup Sopping Day, one of Lee County’s longest-running fall festivals, returns Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Loachapoka, The Observer reports. The event began in 1971 as the Lee County Historical Fair; cane-syrup making was added the next year and gave the day its name.
The festival is the Lee County Historical Society’s main fundraiser. Food sales at the Cookhouse, syrup sales and vendor fees help maintain Pioneer Park’s historic buildings. Organizers advise arriving early to see the syrup made from start to finish — and to get one of the sweet potato biscuits before they run out. Lunch brings campfire stew, cornbread, greens and pinto beans.
Pioneer Park’s buildings become working exhibits for the day, with blacksmithing, a one-room schoolhouse, a historic doctor’s office, weaving, quilting, broom making, grain grinding and Native American demonstrations, including Creek stomp dancers.
Source: The Observer
Opelika Daily News — Thursday Report, Oct. 22, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
