The third annual Rome Beer Festival will be held Sept. 18 at Heritage Park as a fundraiser for the Rome Area Council for the Arts.

The event runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and features more than 50 beers for sampling.

“This is a great opportunity to sample beers not commonly seen in Rome’s restaurants and retailers,” said event organizer Scott Moody. “The tasting will allow one to experience many different products in one setting and in one afternoon.”

SafeRide America will once again be sponsored by the Eagle Rock Distributing Company in an effort to ensure safe travel for festivalgoers.

Food vendors include Santa Fe Restaurant and Wow Café and Wingery. Live music will be provided by local bands The Groundhawgs, and Backswing.

Everyone is encouraged to use one of the downtown parking decks and to enter the festival via the walking bridge between Bridgepoint Plaza and Heritage Park.

Tickets to the Rome Beer Festival are $25 if purchased in advance and $30 at the door.

No one under 21 will be admitted and you must have a picture ID to enter.

Tickets are available on-line at www.forumevents.org through the Forum ticket office or by calling 706-291-5281.

Designated driver tickets will be available for $10.00 at the gate when accompanying someone with a ticket.