Roman Roast on the River barbecue competition and festival takes place today May 11) and Saturday at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome. Today from 6 to 9 p.m. visitors can enjoy a performance by Molly Hatchet. Ticket price is $21 at rfpra.com/RomanRoastontheRiver.html. On Saturday, admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 10 and younger.