Georgia's Rome

10/31/2024

🎃👻 This Halloween, our Tourism Staff got a little creative and dressed up as our amazing Executive Director! With her endless talents and vibrant energy, we couldn’t think of better inspiration! 💜

(L to R front) Johnette: Farmer Lisa, Debbie: Sheep Wrangler Lisa, Camryn: Diver Lisa, Ann: Singer Lisa, Charlene: Veterinarian Lisa, (L to R back) Kristi: Actress Lisa, Sarah: Bartender Lisa

10/30/2024

🍂 Fall colors are starting to pop in Georgia's Rome!
It’s the perfect time for a scenic getaway to enjoy the vibrant leaves, scenic trails, and crisp autumn air. 🍁Don’t miss nature’s show!
📷 Photo Credit: Ryan Smith Studios

10/29/2024

EGGCITING News! 🥚 Eggs Up Grill will host Fox & Friends' Breakfast with Friends in Rome, GA on Nov 4! Join us to show off our community spirit and discuss key issues over breakfast. Doors open at 5:30 AM—let’s pack the place for the first live segment at 5:45 AM!

10/27/2024

Upcoming Events on Our Calendar to Get Tickets for Now!
- Oct 31 to Nov 3: Rome International Film Festival
- Nov 2: Historic Cave Spring Georgia Haunted History Trolley Tour
- Nov 3: Where Romans Rest- Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tours (Tickets online at Freshtix)
- Nov 7: Drake White Concert at the Forum River Center
- Nov 9: TRED of Rome/Floyd County Twilight on the Trails
- Nov 12: Empty Bowls of Rome, Rome Civic Center
- Nov 16; Rome Symphony Orchestra The Magic of Mozart, Rome City Auditorium
- Nov 22: Jessie Murph Concert at the Forum River Center (hurry, only a few tix left!)
- Nov 28: 🦃 Thanksgiving Day, Rome Turkey Trot 5K & 3K Feel Whole Stroll (Tickets online at RomeTurkeyTrot)
- Nov 29: Nashville Noel, A Country Christmas Spectacular, Rome City Auditorium

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10/25/2024

🎬 The Georgia's Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance hosted their first public workshop on Film Locations at the Forum River Center and shared great information on how to get your home or business considered and promoted for local film opportunities.

🎥Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event - you asked great questions!!!

And thank you to our wonderful panelists who made this event possible. Watch for details on the next free film workshop!

10/24/2024

THIS WEEKEND in Georgia’s Rome will be one you won’t want to miss! Here’s a few events to check out:
-Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum Haunted History Tours, Berry Main Campus (Oct 24-27)
-Rome Area History Center Haunted on Broad Trolley Tours (Oct 25-26)
-Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow Cast, Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation (Oct 25)
-11 am Schnauzerfest Rome Parade on Broad St (Oct 26)
-Sunbelt Conference Fall Tennis Championships, Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (Oct 25-27)
-Peach State Mountain Biking Championships, Kingston Downs (Oct 26)
-Pure Prairie League- Bringing it Home, Rome City Auditorium (Oct 25)
- Peach State Marching Festival, Barron Stadium (Oct 26)
-Chiaha Harvest Fair (Oct 26-27)
-To the Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, Rome City Auditorium (Oct 26)
-Dino-Light Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure, Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation (Oct 27)

10/22/2024

Get tickets to Where Romans Rest- Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tours Now! Tours are Sunday, Nov 3, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 PM

Where Romans Rest Cemetery Tour November 2024

10/18/2024

This weekend's fall fun in Georgia's Rome:
Friday, October 18:
-Haunted on Broad Trolley Tours Rome Area History Center
-Rodney Carrington at Forum River Center
-The Bellamy Brothers at Rome City Auditorium
-BooFest presented by the YMCA at Georgia Highlands
-Rome Shriners Circus of Horror Haunted House

Saturday, October 19
- Haunted on Broad Trolley Tours at Rome Area History Center
-Second Avenue Baptist Church Car Show and Fall Festival
-Trinity Rescue and Equine Sanctuary Fall Festival
-Live music and Beer Tasting at Blossom Hill BBQ & Burgers Get details about these events and more at: RomeEvents.org

10/15/2024

The Rome Christmas Parade is one of the oldest and largest parades in Northwest Georgia and is now accepting submissions into this year's parade to be held December 3, 7-8:30 PM.
>> This year's theme: "A CHRISTmas Carol"
>> Only 130 entries will be allowed this year!
>>There will be no late entries, no a, b, and c numbers and no late fees.
>>Registration is online only, first come first serve! Reserve your spot now: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CE6WSgW27Nu4rZk7/

📸photo credits: Cardamone Photography

10/14/2024

🎥Reserve your tickets now for the Rome Film Workshop - Film Locations
🗓 Thursday, October 24 ⏰ 9 AM – 11 AM 📍 Forum River Center
🔍 What to Expect:
Experts who can help you navigate the exciting opportunities right in your backyard:
-Discover how to get your home or property considered as a film location
-Learn what hosting a film project entails
-Find out how your business can benefit from local film projects
🚀 Space is Limited – Free Event - Registration Required to Secure Your Spot: Rome Film Workshop - Film Locations
Presented by Georgia’s Rome Film & Entertainment Alliance

Send a message to learn more

10/12/2024

Fiddlin Fest in Downtown Rome, GA is today! The Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome artists are already out painting!

Be sure to stop by the Historic DeSoto Theatre between 1:30-2:45 PM today to vote and bid on your favorite paintings of Downtown Rome! $1/Vote, $5/6 Votes, proceeds benefit the theatre.

10/11/2024

Vote for your favorite paintings of Downtown Rome painted LIVE by 30 different artists during Fiddlin' Fest in Downtown Rome, GA. Vote at the Historic DeSoto Theatre from 1:30 to 2:30 pm tomorrow! $1 a Vote / $5 for 6 Votes. 100% of voting proceeds benefit the theatre!

10/09/2024

We cannot wait for another fun-filled weekend in Georgia's Rome! Check out these events happening in Rome and Floyd County:
- 🎾 ITA Cup: Collegiate Tennis at Rome Tennis Center at Berry College Play begins on Wednesday and the finals will be on Sunday.
- 🎻Fiddlin' Fest is back this Saturday in Downtown Rome, GA
- 🎨The Plein Air Showcase of Georgia’s Rome People's Choice Voting is Saturday, 1:30p-2:30p to benefit Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation
- 🎭 Rome Little Theatre, Inc will present "The Play That Goes Wrong" all weekend long at the Historic DeSoto Theatre
- 🥒The Pickle Festival in Historic Cave Spring Georgia will be this Saturday & Sunday at Rolater Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation
- 🤡Rome Shriners Circus of Horrors Haunted House continues this Fri & Sat

10/08/2024

Last chance to book the Roman Holiday Riverboat for your private group outing before it docks for the season at the end of the October.
✨The river levels are up & perfect for cruising!
🍁The October weather is beautiful!
🤙Call Now to Book Your Private Charter: 706-295-5576

10/07/2024

2025 AIRSHOW TICKETS AVAILABLE TOMORROW: The 2025 Wings Over North Georgia Airshow RETURNS to Rome's Russell Regional Airport on Oct 17-18-19 headlining The U.S. Navy Blue Angels!

10/04/2024

10/03/2024

The Forum River Center is proud to announce “Wild One,” Jessie Murph, performing in Rome on November 22, 2024!
🎤Ticket sales open TODAY, October 3rd, starting at Noon.
🔥This show is expected to sell out quickly, so make sure to secure your ticket using the link below!
🎟 Ticket link: https://bit.ly/JessieMurphNov22

10/02/2024

Welcome to Rome Going Caching Geocachers!
🐸 We've had so many wonderful memories with you over the years - here is a look back on a few of our 💙 favorites!!!

10/01/2024

11 Fall Events You Don't Want to Miss - including 2 this week!!!
Photo credit: Keith Beauchamp

Don't miss out on these fun fall events happening in Georgia's Rome! Coosa Valley Fair- Oct 1-5 Come celebrate the Coosa Valley Fair’s 75th year with the

09/27/2024

Hard to believe that today is the 22nd Anniversary of when Sweet Home Alabama was released!
🎬 Check out these pics from the actual movie sets on Broad Street and Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum!

What's your favorite scene from the beloved film?

09/24/2024

🍁Who is ready for all the fall feels?!!
Rome's beautiful fall foliage will start arriving soon!

09/20/2024

Leanne Morgan's first show already SOLD out! She added a second show for April 24th at the Forum River Center!
🎟️Get Your Tickets Now - before this show sells out!
https://www.freshtix.com/events/leanne-morgan-just-getting-started-rome-4-24?utm_campaign=Freshtix&utm_medium=Freshtix&utm_source=Freshtix

10/31/2023

Downtown Rome, GA Trick or Treating! 🎃Happy Halloween from Georgia's Rome!