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Rome, NY 13440-5809

Phone 315-337-1700
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Calendar of Events

Also: Check out upcoming Business After Hours receptions, When-in-Rome, and City of Rome Calendar for Rome events; Oneida County Convention and Visitors Bureau for county-wide events.

For ideas to help you plan day trips to nearby attractions, check out the So Many Things to Do listing.

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This listing of events is provided as a courtesy. The Rome Chamber is not responsible for errors. Events subject to change. Check with sponsoring agency for the event to be sure (phone number and websites provided)

 


 

On-going Events



Fridays — May-Nov — 9am-5pm

Rome Farmers Market

Rome Farmers Market at 100 block W. Dominick St next to Rome Savings Bank. Call 339-7653.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


June - September

Artist in Residence Program

10am-4pm, Mon -Sat, Artist in Residence Program at GLDC, 153 Brooks Rd. Watch Jim McDermid sculpt a 15' hollow maple tree. Final piece will be part of the Griffiss International Sculpture Garden. Continues every Mon-Sat until completion in mid September.

Posted: 22 Jun 2009




On-going Attractions




Jervis Public Library

Capitol Theatre


Rome Community Theater


Oneida County Convention & Visitors Bureau


 

Calendar Events

Saturday, July 4, 2009

4th of July Celebration at Erie Canal Village

10am-5pm, Free adm, 4th of July Celebration at Erie Canal Village. Info 337-3999.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 4, 2009

Independence Day Concert and Fireworks

8pm, Free, Independence Day Concert and Fireworks featuring the Rome Concert Band on the lawn of Fort Stanwix National Monument. Rain location is Capitol Theater.

Posted: 27 May 2009


Tuesday, July 7, 2009

"Tuesday Fun at the Fort"

10-11:30am, Free, "Tuesday Fun at the Fort" children and their families may drop in to learn something new and exciting about the fort. Activities on the James St side of the park lawn in front of the Willett Center. Info 338-7730.

Posted: 22 Jun 2009


Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Penny & The Loafers

6pm, Free, Summer in the Square Concert Series presents Penny & The Loafers (variety). City Hall Plaza, 100 Block of W Dominick St. Info 339-7656.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, July 8 - 29, 2009

Saranac Wednesdays

5-8pm, Saranac Wednesdays at The Savoy.

Posted: 5 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 11, 2009

8th Annual Rome Lions Club Golf Tournament

2pm Shotgun Start, 8th Annual Rome Lions Club Golf Tournament at Rome Country Club. $75pp reg by July 1st, 4 person Scramble, 18 holes. Proceeds will help serve the visually and hearing impaired residents of Rome. Buffet dinner, beer and refreshments, lunch, prizes & raffle. Info 337-9907.

Posted: 22 June 2009


Sunday, July 12, 2009

Boilermaker Road Race

32nd Running of the Boilermaker Road Race. Visit www.boilermaker.com or call 724-4525.

Posted: 6 Jan 2009


Monday, July 13, 2009

Daylow

8pm, Free, Utica Monday Nite event series presents Daylow (Hip hop). Hanna Park performance stage. Info www.uticamondaynite.com.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Leadership Mohawk Valley's Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

9am reg, 10am Shotgun Start, Leadership Mohawk Valley's Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, at Rome Country Club, 4pm dinner and awards. $125pp, $400 a foursome. Info 792-4482.

Posted: 22 Jun 2009


Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Heartbeat

6pm, Free, Summer in the Square Concert Series presents Heartbeat (5 decades of variety). City Hall Plaza, 100 Block of W Dominick St. Info 339-7656.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Thursday, July 16, 2009

Cycling the Erie Canal bike Tour

A warm welcome to the 2009 "Cycling the Erie Canal bike Tour" Rome will welcome 500 bicyclists who will be completing the 5th leg of an 8-day tour that begins in Buffalo and concludes in Albany. They'll campout at Fort Stanwix and be welcomed at the YMCA to use the facilities. Shuttle service courtesy Birnie Bus & Oneida County Conv & visitors Bureau will run from the Fort to Chamber member restaurants and shopping areas. Come welcome them & enjoy various activities beginning at 5pm.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Friday - Sunday, July 17 - 19, 2009

World Series of Bocce

World Series of Bocce at the Toccolana Club, 1412 E Dominick St. Opening ceremony 5:30pm Fri. Info 339-3609.

Posted: 5 Jun 2009


Friday - Sunday, July 17 - 19, 2009

"Once Upon a Mattress"

8pm nightly, $16 Adults, $15 Srs, Summerstage "Once Upon a Mattress" at the Capitol Theatre. 1960 comic update of the "Princess and the Pea" fairy tale. Info 337-6453.

Posted: 5 Jun 2009


Monday, July 20, 2009

The Maybelles

8pm, Free, Utica Monday Nite event series presents The Maybelles (Folk). Hanna Park performance stage. Info www.uticamondaynite.com.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Corey Colmey

6pm, Free, Summer in the Square Concert Series presents Corey Colmey (Hometown percussionist). City Hall Plaza, 100 Block of W Dominick St. Info 339- 7656.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Thursday - Sunday, July 23 - 26, 2009

37th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Festival

7pm Thurs start, 37th Annual Fiddlers Picnic Festival at the Fiddlers' Hall of Fame & Museum, 1121 Comins Rd. Osceola. Visit www.nysotfa.com.

Posted: 22 Jun 2009


Friday, July 24, 2009

Drive-In Night at the Capitol Theatre

7pm, Drive-In Night, at Capitol Theatre. Two classic sci-fi movies, Kronos (1957) and King Kong vs. Godzilla (1966). Food available. Adults $3.50, children $1.50, Capitol members Free. Info 337-6453.

Posted: 22 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Roman Runners Annual Honor America Days 5K Road Race

8:30am, Roman Runners Annual Honor America Days 5K Road Race just prior to the Parade. Entry forms available at the Chamber. Info 337-0753.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Honor America Days Parade

10am, 26th Annual Honor America Days Parade. Floats, marching bands, veterans & much, much more. Presented by the Honor America Days Cmte of the Rome Chamber of Commerce and Honor America Days sponsors. Info 337-1700.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Memorial Ceremony

Immediately after parade, Memorial Ceremony at Rome V.F.W. Post, 315 N Washington St. Food tent & ceremony. Info 337-7740.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Discover Fort Bull

10am-4pm, Free adm, Discover Fort Bull at Erie Canal Village. Local authors, book signings & presentation. Info 337-3999.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Chicken BBQ

12N-until gone, Commander Steve Bassi's Chicken BBQ at Henry P. Smith Post 24 American Legion. 12-3pm, Strawberry Shortcake

Posted: 22 June 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Honor America Days Celebration: Strawberry Shortcake Festival

12-3pm, Strawberry Shortcake Festival at Zion Episcopal Church, 140 W Liberty St. Info 336-5170.

Posted: 27 May 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Jerry Cook Reception

The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum will host a reception in honor of NASCAR Modified Racing Great, Jerry Cook, at the Museum located at 5790 Rome-New London Road, Rome, NY. Jerry will be available to sign autographs following the remarks and refreshments will be served. Free Admission.

Posted: 22 June 2009


Saturday, July 25, 2009

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert

8pm, Free, the Rome Chamber and sponsors present the Honor America Days Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert at Fort Stanwix, including the 1812 Overture, Stars & Stripes, flyover, church bells, cannon fire, and colossal fireworks. Info 337-1700
(Rain date is Sun July 26).

Posted: 27 May 2009


Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Rome Home's Tour of Homes

1-5pm, $10pp, The Rome Home's Tour of Homes. Visit 8 homes on this annual tour. Tkts at the Chamber & Rome Home. Info 336-4420.

Posted: 5 Jun 2009


Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Rome Sports Hall of Fame Annual Induction

3 pm, The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Inductees and Special Recognition Awards Reception at the Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum; formal induction dinner to follow at the Beeches. Info 337-5764.

Posted: 22 June 2009


Monday, July 27, 2009

Little Ed & The Blues Imperials

8pm, Free, Utica Monday Nite event series presents Little Ed & The Blues Imperials (Blues). Hanna Park performance stage. Info www.uticamondaynite.com.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Monday - Sunday, July 27 - August 2, 2009

Boonville-Oneida County Fair

121st Annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair. Schuyler St, Boonville. Info 942-2251.

Posted: 22 Jun 2009


Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Easy Money

6pm, Free, Summer in the Square Concert Series presents Easy Money (Big band). City Hall Plaza, 100 Block of W Dominick St. Info 339-7656.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Friday - Sunday, July 31 - August 2, 2009

Rome Rotary Canalfest

$1, Fri 5-10pm, Sat & Sun 12N-10pm, Rome Rotary Canalfest, Erie Canal at Bellamy Harbor Park. Music, food, rides, games & spectacular fireworks display each night. Visit http://romerotaryny.org/canal.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Saturday, August 1, 2009

"Who Let the Dogs Out"

10am-1pm, 4th Annual "Who Let the Dogs Out" event at Bellamy Harbor Park during Canalfest, presented by the Rome City Clerk's office. (Rain date Sun Aug 2) Info 339- 7658.

Posted: 5 Jun 2009


Saturday, August 1, 2009

The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Annual Golf Tournament

1pm Shotgun Start, The Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Golf Tournament at Rome Country Club. $65pp, 4 person Scramble, 18 holes. Proceeds will support sports clinics and recognition ceremonies for Rome youth as well as museum upkeep. Info 339-7656.

Posted: 22 June 2009


Monday, August 3, 2009

Ras T and the Asheber Posse

8pm, Free, Utica Monday Nite event series presents Ras T and the Asheber Posse (Reggae). Hanna Park performance stage. Info www.uticamondaynite.com.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Tuesday, August 4, 2009

National Night Out

5pm, Free, National Night Out, sponsored by Rome Weed & Seed at Fort Stanwix Park, corner of James St & Turin Rd (across from Byrne Dairy). Community Celebration of the police and resident partnership. Fun, music, food & more. Info 838-1713.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Summer in the Square Concert

6pm, Free, Summer in the Square Concert Series presents Target (variety). City Hall Plaza, 100 Block of W Dominick St. Info 339- 7656.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

SCOOPS Ice Cream Social

6pm, 3rd Annual ICE Cream social "Scoops" hosted by the Rome Historical Society at Gansevoort Park (N James St next to St Peter's Church. Info 336-5870.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Rome Concert Band

7pm, Free, Rome Concert Band performs during SCOOPS Ice Cream Social at Gansevoort Park (N James St next to St Peter's Church).

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Friday - Sunday, August 7 - 9, 2009

Capitolfest 7

Capitolfest 7, Central New York's premier silent and early talkie movie festival. More details to come. Call 337- 6453.

Posted: 6 Jan 2009


Monday, August 10, 2009

A Musical Tribute to the Men & Women of the Armed Services

8pm, Free, Utica Monday Nite event series presents A Musical Tribute to the Men & Women of the Armed Services under direction of Michael DiMeo. Hanna Park performance stage. Info www.uticamondaynite.com.

Posted: 2 Jun 2009


Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

8:45am reg, 10am shot gun start, Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing to benefit the Capitol Theatre Marquee restoration project. Call 337-1700 or visit www.RomeChamber.com.

Posted: 27 May 2009


For additions/corrections,email the Chamber at info@romechamber.com