June 5 – KC and the Sunshine Band World Tour

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June 6 – Block Party & Free Concert

Start your day at 10am with our Summer Sidewalk Extravaganza where downtown will be bursting with live local musicians to fill the streets while you shop, eat, and enjoy all the summer vibes.

At 4pm our 90s-themed Block Party starts, and Main Stage takes over at 7pm with throwback hits from South of Nashville and All Talk.

It’ll be a full weekend of music with the iconic KC and the Sunshine Band playing at The Forum Friday, June 5th.

Come early, stay late and party like it’s 1999 with us.

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Rome City Clocktower Tours

Climb 107 steps to the very top of the historic Rome City Clocktower for the best view of our beautiful city! Inside the tower, explore murals that tell the story of Rome—from its founding to the present day—and see the original clockworks at the base.

Important Details:

• Capacity: Limited to 20 people at the top at a time.
• Tickets: $10 per person, required in advance.
• Time Slots: 30-minute intervals between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Arrival: Please arrive on time; tickets are valid only for your reserved time. Missed time slots are not guaranteed to be rescheduled.

Tour Dates:
First Saturday of April, May, June (no tours in July), August, September, and October.

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7:00 PM on the Town Green, Free Concert

• Headliner:  Brother Mojo with Special Guest Mason Thompson

• Open to our Military and Civilian Neighbors – Families Welcome

• Concessions will be Sold Onsite

• Bring a Lawn Chair & Celebrate our Heroes with Us!

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Join us at the Forum River Center for the Meet the Magic: Live Character Event featuring live performances, meet & greets with your favorite characters, themed activities, dance parties, singalongs, and fun for the whole family!

Doors open at 9:45 AM and the Meet & Greet begins at 10:00 AM; concessions will be onsite for purchase.

Children ages 2 and under are free. Costumes are encouraged for children ages 10 and under, and guests with special needs of any age are welcome to dress up.

Event Schedule

• 10:15 AM — Clubhouse Dance Party
• 10:45 AM — Keepy Uppy Adventures
• 11:15 AM — Superhero Training
• 11:45 AM — Tales As Old As Time
• 12:15 PM — Wayfinder Adventures
• 12:45 PM — Frozen Singalong
• 1:15 PM — Superhero Dance Party
• 1:50 PM — Grande Finale Showcase

All guests must have a ticket to enter. This includes both children and adults. (Children ages 2 and under are free and don’t need tickets). Costumes are encouraged for children ages 10 and under, and guests with special needs of any age are welcome to dress up.

23rd Annual Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) Discover where the boldest stories are born. From November 5th to November 8th, 2026, the Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) returns for its 23rd annual celebration, bringing world-class independent cinema straight to Northwest Georgia.

RIFF seamlessly embeds incredible independent film culture into the charming, historic downtown footprint of Rome, GA. Screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and professional industry panels take place at the iconic DeSoto Theatre and surrounding venues along Broad Street. The intimate setting creates an accessible, highly collaborative environment where emerging filmmakers, industry professionals, and passionate regional audiences can connect directly.

What to Expect at RIFF 2026:

• Curated Global Film Slates: A diverse selection of independent narrative features, compelling world documentaries, creative short film blocks, and animation.

• Industry Panels & Education: Engaging discussions and masterclasses covering physical production, screenwriting, creative marketing, and independent distribution.

• Community Network Events: Evening mixers, opening night celebrations, and dedicated networking opportunities for Georgia’s growing film and entertainment community.

Whether you are an industry insider looking to expand your network, a student filmmaker searching for inspiration, or a cinema enthusiast eager to see boundary-pushing stories, RIFF offers an unforgettable autumn weekend of culture, conversation, and community.

Individual screening tickets, full-weekend festival passes, and information on joining the Rome Film & Entertainment Society can be found online. For complete programming schedules and venue information, visit www.riffga.com.