Schnauzerfest Rome returns to the heart of beautiful, historic Downtown Rome, Georgia, for a two-day celebration dedicated to all things schnauzer! 🐾
The festivities begin Friday, October 30, with a Meet & Greet BBQ. Enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow schnauzer lovers. Your schnauzers can also show off their skills in Barn Hunt, Fast CAT, and Agility!
On Saturday, October 31, the celebration moves to the Forum River Center Arena at 301 Tribune Street in Downtown Rome. The day will feature Schnauzer Agility, Barn Hunt, Fast CAT Racing, the Schnauzer Idol Singing Competition, more than 20 vendors, schnauzer rescues, live demonstrations, and more.
Schnauzerfest Rome will also continue its quest for the world record for the “Most Dogs in a Walk by a Single Breed” with the largest Schnauzer Costume Parade anywhere in the world!
The celebration culminates Saturday evening at 6 p.m. with the Schnauzerween Night Parade. Dress your schnauzer in their best Halloween costume, light up your strollers, and get ready to light up Broad Street! The parade starts at Bridgepoint Plaza (Adjacent to Moe’s BBQ – 101 W. 1st St, Rome, GA 30161) and travels down Broad Street.
Join the Schnauzerfest Rome family for a weekend filled with parties, socials, competitions, costumes, community, and an unforgettable celebration of everything schnauzer!
📅 October 30–31
📍 Downtown Rome, GA, and Burk Farm
Save the date and make plans to join us at Schnauzerfest Rome!
📧 For inquiries: Schnauzerfestrome@gmail.com
🎟️ Register your schnauzer by clicking the Get Tickets
Join the conversation on the Schnauzerfest Rome Facebook and Instagram pages, and we’ll see you in Rome this October! 🐾
Showcase Details
REGISTER NOW
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Historic Downtown Rome, GA (during Fiddlin’ Fest)
Entry Fee: $25
Artist Check-in & Canvas Stamping: 8:00 AM at Rome Area History Center (305 Broad Street) View Map
Painting Deadline: 12:00 PM
Questions? Kristi Kent — 706-295-5576 | 
kkent@romega.us
