May 1st, 2023 – 1:15 PM
Ethan Garrett – WRGA Digital News Editor & Video Reporter –
Saturday morning the community gathered for tasty food and fun at Ridge Ferry Park for the Backyard BBQ Bash presented by Coca-Cola and Shaw Industries.
The event, which was organized by the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Department, featured public barbecue sampling from local team pit masters and cooks.
In addition to sampling bbq, the public was asked to help vote for the people’s choice award. Other featured contests were held for professional and amateur bbq groups.
The event also had an arts and crafts vendor area, a car show, and live music.