Haunted Trolley Tours
October 18, 19, 25, and 26
Location: Front of the Rome Area History Center
Take a Trolley Ride Back in Time For a Spine-Tingling Look into Rome’s Haunted Past. The stories you’ll hear come from years of research, personal accounts, and real-life experiences. It’s the perfect combination of history mixed with haunted tales. Cost: $25
romegeorgia.org/visit-rome/calendar
RODNEY CARRINGTON – Live at Forum River Center
October 18
Rome, GA
Forum River Center
www.freshtix.com/events/rodney-carrington-rome
Roman Holiday Haunted River Tours
October 20
Heritage Park
Climb on board the Roman Holiday for a spine-tingling look into Rome’s haunted nautical past.
Two trips:
2pm and returns at 4pm
5pm and returns at 7pm
Pure Prairie League – Bringing It Back Home
October 25
Rome City Hall & Auditorium
Pure Prairie League’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor. For tickets go to www.romeauditorium.com or call 706-749-7002.
Schnauzerfest Rome 2024
October 25-26
Rome, GA
Various Locations
Bring your Schnauzer for this fun filled weekend of social activities, and competitions and come watch the always popular Schnauzer parade down Broad Street!
schnauzerfestrome.com
Sunbelt Conference Fall Tennis Championships
October 25-27
Rome, Ga
Rome Tennis Center at Berry College
Chiaha Harvest Fair
October 26-27
Rome, GA
Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
https://www.chiaha.org/
Rome International Film Festival
October 31-November 3
Rome, GA
Downtown Rome
https://www.riffga.com/
2024 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power
November 2
Ridge Ferry Park
The time is near to break out your best chili recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, cash prizes and the coveted championship belt at the 2024 Chili-Fest Cook Off presented by Georgia Power. Chili-Fest is open to the public on Saturday, November 2 from 10am to 3pm. Festival goers will have the opportunity to sample some of the best chili in Rome, enjoy a large variety of arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, inflatables for kids, a car show and more. Parking is $5 per car and chili-sampling bracelets are $5, one per person and card only. Make sure to come early, because sample bracelets will sell out fast and teams will run out of chili. Bracelets for the inflatables zone are $5, also card only.
To register a team, go to rfpra.com/chilifest and download the application or visit our main office at 1 Shorter Ave. For all questions or information regarding Chili-Fest, contact Tyler Stinson at tyler.stinson@floydcountyga.org.
Cave Spring Haunted History Trolley Tour
November 2
Cave Spring, GA
Several tours offered where storytellers share local stories ending with a reenactment from the 3rd Georgia Sharpshooters. https://www.cityofcavespring.com/events/cave-spring-haunted-history-
trolley-tour.
Beer, Bags, & BBQ
November 9
AdventHealth Stadium
Join us at AdventHealth Stadium for a fun, flavorful, family event! Shop the arts and crafts area, watch or play cornhole, listen to the live
tunes, and sample some of the best BBQ in Rome. Admission is free!
The Magic of Mozart, The Brilliance of Brahms – RSO
November 16
Rome City Hall & Auditorium
Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, featuring Alex Wasserman and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Dr. Alex
Wasserman will perform one of the most incredible piano compositions ever written, Brahms’ magnificent Piano Concerto
No. 2. This is a piece that must be experienced in person to truly appreciate its majesty and genius. Also on the program is Mozart’s deeply powerful Symphony No. 40 in G minor. This concert will also feature the 2024 Young Artist competition winners. For more information visit romesymphony.org.
For a complete list of upcoming events visit romegeorgia.org/visit-rome/calendar.
