The Rome Farmers’ Market, located at the Rome Town Center in Rome, Wisconsin, has been serving locals and visitors since 2009. That’s when Ruthann Spiegelhof and Judy McCormick organized six vendors to come together for a weekend to sell their produce, never dreaming that it would grow to more than 95 vendors today.

"Kwik Trip Representatives April Hoesly & Jessica Kramer met with Jacki Koll & Lydell Capritta from Visit Rome and Michael Carbiener from Sand Valley on March 28th, 2022"

It may have been a few centuries ago when this patron saint of Italy made this observation, but it holds true today and undoubtedly will for the rest of time. And it’s this simple truth that inspired Dave Rozek and Sherry Light to open the Bison Trading Company in Rome, Wisconsin.

The Town of Rome, at the geographic center of Wisconsin, has an abundance of natural resources combined with modern amenities, making it an exceptional place to visit - for a day, for a while, or for a lifetime. It’s these natural resources that play a significant role in Rome’s commercial and recreational identity.

No, not the one with all the crumbly buildings, the Pope’s house, and some pretty good pasta.

Nope, I’m talking about Rome, Wisconsin. That’s right, Rome, Wisconsin.

Sometimes I wonder who the first person was to try ice fishing. Was it someone who was hungry, looking for food in the heart of the long, cold winter? Probably. Or was it someone who was simply bored and again, growing tired of the long, cold winter?

You probably know people who hide out all winter complaining about the weather and pining for summer. If they only knew what you’re about to discover, they would not only tolerate, but maybe, just maybe, they might like winter as much, if not more than summer.

Congratulations to Richard Wagner, local resident and avid birder, for setting a birding milestone this 2020 season in Adams County! Read more about the Town of Rome’s birding destination and Wagner’s record-setting birding season.

In 2020, the Shermalot Show Team celebrated their 45th Anniversary of providing exciting entertainment to local community members and visitors. Read more to learn about the third longest continuous running water ski show in the State of Wisconsin.

Read the History of Rome Timeline to learn more about the background and story of Rome, WI.

The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for golf caddies that is renewable for up to four years.  Selected applicants must have a strong caddie record, excellent grades, outstanding character and demonstrated financial need. This opportunity became a reality for some of Sand Valley’s junior caddies this 2019-2020 season.

The Sand Valley Restoration Trust is a large scale restoration project located in Adams County. Their mission is to implement and promote conservation and restoration of historic and natural habitats in the Central Sands of Wisconsin. Read more about the SVRT in this guest blog post by Sand Valley’s Field and Operations Manager, Chelsea Sorbo.

Pritzl’s Trading Post is an iconic Town of Rome business that provides locals and visitors essential products, along with high-quality customer service. Owner, Lori Pritzl-O’Keefe, purchased the business from her parents in 2002; however, she continues her parents’ business model of accommodating the community based on valued customers’ needs.

Stepping on the Wisconsin Trapshooting Association’s Shooting Complex, it is an amazing experience that is filled with excitement and thousands of people during the Annual Wisconsin State Shoot. With over 4,200 entries and 550,000 targets thrown in six days, the 2018 State Shoot was a huge success that brought people in from 24 states. I sat down with Fritz Thistle, President of the WTA Board, to learn more about the Complex’s history and unique story.

The history behind a group of Rome individuals dedicated to creating safe hiking and biking trails for locals and visitors to enjoy. With unique topography and beautiful lakes, Rome has trails to explore the area and future opportunities to create an extensive collection of safe trails. Read more about D.R.A.F.T.’s contribution to the community.

Our first Blog Post! Inspiration for this post came during my first week at the Rome Farmers Market with a booth situated across the sidewalk from Room To Roam. The enthusiasm that Kathy Halverson had at the dog park’s table as each of the patrons passed was infectious! Her joy and passion for the Dog Park along with numerous other dedicated Rome volunteers is the reason Room To Roam Dog Park has been such a success.