The Bottling Plant Event Center

07/23/2025

It's another Wine Down Wednesday at The Bottling Plant Event Center! Come join us for free appetizers and $1.00 off all beer, wine, and liquor from 5:00 to 8:00!

Cheers!
Scott and Julie

07/16/2025

Welcome to your NEW Wine Down Wednesday at The Bottling Plant Event Center from 5:00 to 8:00! Come and enjoy our newly decorated upstairs bar and terrace. While you're here...enjoy $2 off all wine, beer, and liquor! We hope to see you tonight!

Cheers,
Scott and Julie

06/30/2025

I have been ALL-IN regarding my business, but God has another plan for me, and I am all out. My dream was to someday own a unique venue. That dream started many years ago with baby steps and steppingstones, struggles and pivots, successes and failures, hardships and victories, true grit and so much more.

My dream wasn't just to build a business and watch and be a part of the most special and cherished memories, it was a dream to help build the community that I love. My dream did that and more. First investing in downtown Opelika 21 years ago when renovating buildings creating an office for my first business and an incredible loft apartment.

Then 18 years ago the recreation of the 1938 former Coca-Cola bottling plant started. It was during a time when downtown Opelika was mostly abandoned, and the country was in a recession. But relentless is in my blood to push forward with the vision. Our little downtown is continuing to thrive, and I am proud to have been a part of it. Fast forward many years later and my dream became a reality.

Today changes the trajectory for my life with the sale of The Bottling Plant business and property. Behind the scenes for TEN months, the new owners have been observing during events, working events and their staff merging with my team.

I have known the new owners for several years and am truly excited not just for them but for the plans they have to expand The Bottling Plant offering even more for our community to enjoy.

Both my staff and I will continue to help the new owners. My plan is to continue to recover from the previous very difficult few years from caring for my mother in her last year of life backed with my son’s near fatal accident and recovery.

I feel spiritually called to continue to focus on completing my 2nd memoir. All I have ever really wanted is to help others. I have accomplished so much in my life and plan to share the journey! God has a plan. I truly believe that!

From the depths of my heart, I thank you for the love and support throughout the years and especially for the prayers for my son's survival and recovery. Love and Hugs to all.

Sincerely,
Lisa Ditchkoff

06/04/2025

It's halfway through the week and tonight is Wine Down Wednesday at The Bottling Plant 🍷 in our beautiful 2nd floor lounge and roof terrace overlooking downtown Opelika. $1 off beer, liquor and wine and complimentary snacks. 5:00 - 8:00. Hope to see you!

05/08/2025

This month marks 15 years since opening The Bottling Plant! 15 years of memorable life events, non-profit fundraisers, weddings, receptions, birthday parties, thousands and thousands of people coming to Opelika, and so much more. Wow 15 years of being a part of the restoration of beautiful downtown Opelika! So thankful to be a part of such an awesome community!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! Killer Beaz is coming to The Bottling Plant tonight! Tickets will be available at the door! The bar will be open and food will be available for purchase. Our chef is preparing his famous Crawfish Etoufee and other wonderful food. If you don't know who Killer Beaz is, well he is a moonshiner on the show Moonshiners. You may have heard him on John Boy & Billy or Rick & Bubba or you may have seen him on The Discovery Channel and many other channels, etc.... Come join us! Doors open at 6:00PM. Show starts are 7:00PM

02/11/2025

You may have heard him on John Boy & Billy or Rick & Bubba or you may have seen him on The Discovery Channel and many other channels, etc.... Killer Beaz is coming to The Bottling Plant on Valentine's Night February 14th! Tables of 8 and general admission tickets (Tables of 4 have sold out) are available. We will have delicious food available for purchase. Our chef is amazing! Come join us!

Scott and Julie Brown - Owners

01/23/2025

Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo this weekend at The Bottling Plant! Friday: 2:00PM - 7:00PM, Saturday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM, Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Scott and Julie Brown - Owners

01/22/2025

We will not open for Wine Down Wednesday due to anticipated icy roads tonight. Stay safe everyone!

05/16/2024

Venue changes. All three outdoor stages will move to The Bottling Plant Friday and Saturday.

🚨 VENUE CHANGE ALERT 🚨

Due to expected rain on Friday and Saturday, we're moving three outdoor stages indoors for your comfort!

- Main Stage: Now at The Bottling Plant Event Center Main Stage (Friday & Saturday)
- Resting Pulse Brewery Performances: Now at The Bottling Plant Event Center 2nd Stage (Friday & Saturday)
- The Final Round with Dan Navarro & Jack Barksdale: Now at Heritage House (Sunday)
- Community Stage: Now in the tasting room at John Emerald Distilling Company (Friday)

Performance times will remain the same.

Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We're still set to deliver an amazing (and dry) festival experience! See you there! 🎉

05/01/2024

It's halfway through the week and that means it's Wine Down Wednesday. Hope you can join us at The Bottling Plant 🍷 in our beautiful 2nd floor lounge and roof terrace overlooking downtown Opelika! $1 off beer, liquor and wine and complimentary snacks. 5:00 - 8:00. Hope to see you!