The 76th Lee County Fair returned to Opelika from Sept. 30th to Oct. 3rd, 2025. First opening in 1948, the event sees it annual return in the first week of October, and this year’s edition has seen record attendance. While some aspects have changed, the fair continues to feature carnival rides and games, live music, livestock showcasing and other activities.
Hosted at the Lee County Fairgrounds in Opelika, the Lee County Fair is annually sponsored by the Opelika Exchange Club. This year, the event was one of the largest ever held, with several music performances and a record number of vendors and stalls.
The fair opened at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30th, with the grand opening ceremony taking place shortly after. The following night on Oct. 1, the Miss Lee County Fair’s Outstanding Teen event, a staple event of the fair, was held.
Several 4-H livestock events, organized by the Lee County Fair Agricultural and Livestock Committee, also took place at the fair through the week. These events included the statewide lamb show held on Tuesday, the statewide heifer and steer show on Wednesday night, the statewide goat show on Thursday and the 4-H Poultry Project on Friday evening…