Peach State

October 25, 2025

Barron Stadium
Rome, Georgia

Experience the excitement, precision, and musical excellence at our annual Peach State Marching Festival & Competition! Hosted by Rome Bands, this premier event draws talented high school marching bands from across the region to showcase their hard work and compete for top honors. Join us for an unforgettable day of music, community spirit, and thrilling performances.

Directions

Directions

 

Peach State is held in Barron Stadium in beautiful downtown Rome, GA, and not at Rome High School.

Barron Stadium
339 W 3rd St
Rome, GA 30165

Parking & Tickets

Parking & Tickets

Parking

The 3rd Ave Parking Deck is a short 8 minute walk across the Oostanaula River via the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge or shuttle service via Roman Chariot.

Roman Chariot Shuttle
Text for Free Pick-Up: 706-413-2822

Walk or Shuttle

Parking is very limited at Barron Stadium, so we recommend parking at the 3rd Avenue Parking Deck located at 131 W 1st St, Rome, GA 30161

Directions to 3rd Ave Parking Deck
Parking Map​

Tickets

Tickets are sold at the gate.

Pricing
6 and Older: $10
5 and Under: Free
Cash, Card, and Tap Accepted

Band Registration

Registration

2024 Peach State Schedule

Schedule
Featured
Gates Open

Opening Ceremony

Morning Performances

10:00 Hebron Christian

10:20 Red Bank

10:40 Pepperell

11:00 Donelson Christian

11:20 Armuchee

11:40 Trion

LUNCH BREAK

Afternoon Performances

12:20 Dacula

12:40 Fannin Co

1:00 Roswell

1:20 Coosa

1:40 Ridgeland

2:00 Rockmart

2:20 Gordon Lee

2:40 Rome Middle

3:00 Jackson

3:20 Bearden

3:40 North Paulding

4:00 LaFayette

DINNER BREAK

Evening Performances

5:20 Villa Rica

5:40 Fort Payne

6:00 East Hall

6:20 Dalton

6:40 Chestatee

7:00 Auburn

7:20 Woodstock

7:40 Forsyth Central

8:00 South Paulding

8:20 Woodland

8:40 Rome High

9:00 JSU

Awards

Guest Band Info

Info for Guest Bands

  • Registration for competing bands

  • Band
    Dr. Ken Bodiford
    Robin Christian
    Dr. Alyssa Grey
    Gene Inglis
    Hal Murphy

    ​Color Guard
    Brandon Dailey​

    Drum Major
    Gena Nix​

    Percussion
    Dr. Tommy Goddard​

    Danceline/Majorette
    Allison Brown

  • A- 1-40 Winds
    AA- 41-59 Winds
    AAA- 60-80 Winds
    AAAA- 81-100 Winds
    Open- 101+ Winds

    • No fireworks

    • No fire batons

    • No motorized vehicles on rubberized track or artificial turf

    • Only vehicles licensed for road use may transport equipment from the staging area to the stadium (no 4-wheelers, etc.)

  • One chaperone per every ten students will be admitted for free. All others must purchase a ticket. 

  • $100 made payable to Rome Band Boosters and $500 Performance Bond

    Mail to:
    Rome High School
    Attn: Band Director
    1000 Veterans Memorial Hwy
    Rome, GA 30161

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Concessions

Peach State Concessions

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