Georgia's Rome

11/21/2024

✨The Rome Area History Center is hosting Victorian Trolley Tours on Friday, December 13!

Explore the stunning Between the Rivers Historic District this holiday season and discover its rich history and Christmas traditions! 🎄

Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4fSumPg

11/16/2024

Join us for Upcoming Events in Rome!
-Sat. Nov 16: Rome Symphony Orchestra The Magic of Mozart, The Brilliance of Brahms
-Tue, Nov 19: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Ice Skating Rink at Ridge Ferry Park ⛸️Opens for the Season!
-Thu. Nov 21: Rome High School Theatre Department "Little Women" Opens
-Fri. Nov 22: Rome Tennis Center at Berry College Southern Pickleball-It Takes Guts Charity Classic
-Sat. Nov 23: South Rome Community Association 2nd Annual Collard Festival
-Sat. Nov 23: TRED of Rome/Floyd County Walk & Talk
-Thu. Nov 28 - 🦃Thanksgiving Day: Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run 5K Run & 3K (Details at RomeTurkeyTrot.com)

11/11/2024

Rome, Georgia Veterans Day Parade - Thank you to all our Veterans for your service and sacrifice! 🇺🇸

11/10/2024

Join us tomorrow as we honor our Veterans and thank them for their service!

The public is invited to the Veterans Day Parade & Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, November 11.

11/07/2024

We still have tickets available for Empty Bowls of Rome !!
Tickets are available at the Georgia's Rome Gift Shop location on Jackson Hill (across from Applebee's).
- Attendees receive a handmade bowl crafted by a talented regional potter
- Enjoy a delicious meal featuring a choice of soups, salad, bread, and cookies
- Generous local restaurants have joined forces to donate all the food, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Participants can choose to dine-in or conveniently pick-up their meals through the drive-thru. Held 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center.
-Tickets are priced at $25 in advance
This year's Empty Bowls event will benefit Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries.

11/06/2024

🎄 It's only 4️⃣9️⃣ days until Christmas! 🎄
🎅Here is your complete guide to Georgia's Rome Holiday Fun!!!
🌟There are sooo many fun events to choose from!
🎁 Is your holiday event missing? Well, please post-it now to our calendar so we know about it!!!

Celebrate the holiday season in Georgia's Rome with an array of unforgettable events and festive experiences! From dazzling lights and cozy traditions to

11/02/2024

We just added more tickets to Empty Bowls of Rome! Tickets are available at the Georgia's Rome Gift Shop location on Jackson Hill (across from Applebee's).

- Attendees receive a handmade bowl crafted by a talented regional potter
- Enjoy a delicious meal featuring a choice of soups, salad, bread, and cookies
- Generous local restaurants have joined forces to donate all the food, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Participants can choose to dine-in or conveniently pick-up their meals through the drive-thru. Held 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rome Civic Center.
-Tickets are priced at $25 in advance

11/01/2024

⭐There is still time to get your Rome International Film Festival tickets with events happening today and all weekend long!
✨Plus we still have tickets left for this Sunday's Where Romans Rest- Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tours (1:30p & 2:30p) Tour Theme: Constant Sorrow – tales of love, tragedy, and crimes of passion.

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