Downtown Calhoun’s Rocktober Fest will not take place as scheduled this weekend due to concerns about potentially dangerous weather conditions associated with the approaching storm system.
Organizers announced the decision after meeting with public safety officials and closely monitoring the forecast. The festival had been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10.
Officials said uncertainty remains surrounding the forecast, particularly the possibility of dangerous winds.
With hundreds of vendor tents, inflatables, food trucks, event equipment, a stage and thousands of people expected in downtown Calhoun, organizers determined the potential risks were too significant to move forward with Saturday’s event.
“Safety has to come first,” organizers said.
Even if Calhoun avoids the most severe impacts from the approaching system, organizers said strong winds could still create hazardous conditions for vendors, attendees and others involved with the festival.
The good news for those planning to attend is that organizers are working to reschedule Rocktober Fest for Saturday, Oct. 24.
The new date remains pending approval of a Georgia Department of Transportation permit. Organizers said they will announce confirmation once approval is received.
Organizers also thanked the festival’s sponsors, vendors, downtown businesses, staff and community members for the work already put into preparing for the event and for their understanding as plans change because of the weather.
Additional information about the proposed Oct. 24 date is expected to be released once plans are finalized.
