Lip-Sync Showdown Set For Aug. 27

ROME, GA -- River Revelry - A Biodiversity Bash, the Coosa River Basin Initiative’s annual end-of-summer party, will return to the banks of the Coosa River in Rome.

The event, set for Saturday, Aug. 27, will feature with a lip-sync showdown between local celebrities.

Jeb Arp, assistant principal at Alto Park Elementary School, Hillery Sawyer, operator of Speakcheesy food truck, Kelly Hill, a teacher at Rome High School and CRBI’s own Amos Tuck will take the stage to perform and win the affections of River Revelry patrons.

The contestant that generates the most applause in the form of donations to protect the Coosa River will be crowned the lip-sync champion.

“We expect some outrageous costumes and some serious channeling of rock and roll legends,” said Shira Kerce, CRBI membership and events coordinator.

The annual bash will also feature live music from Jerry on the Moon, boat rides on the river, silent and live auctions, libations from New Belgium Brewery and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and a barbecue battle to determine the best backyard barbecuers in the Coosa River basin.

Gates for the Biodiversity Bash open at 6 p.m. and the revelry continues until 10 p.m. along the banks of the river at Heritage Park in downtown Rome.

“The purpose of the event is to celebrate the 27 species of fish, mussels, crayfish and snails that live in our local rivers and nowhere else on earth,” said Kerce. “We live in a special place and at River Revelry we give a shout out to these special critters and Coosa River communities.”

Tickets are now available online at www.coosa.org. Through Aug. 24, tickets are $45 or $40 each for two or more tickets and includes a year’s membership in the river protection organization. After Aug. 24 all tickets are $45.

For more information, contact Shira Kerce at 706-232- 2724 OR skerce@coosa.org

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Image via Coosa River Basin Initiative