Last year’s Rome River Jam drew more than 8,000 fans to Rome. Tickets are now on sale for Rome River Jam 2011 set for June 18 and starring Darius Rucker, Rhett Akins, David Nail, KnecKDown and Sam Hunt.

The concert is being held at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. Tickets, in advance, are $25 and can be purchased online via The Forum or in person at 333 on Broad and Jeffersons. Tickets will be $35 on the day of the concert. Also: Tailgating will be allowed this year but only in designated areas. You can get $25 VIP tailgate party passes for stage side ($25 per car).

The soccer fields and all the other surrounding businesses will be off limits as per city ordinance. For more, click the River Jam site or River Jam’s Facebook page.