Rolls on the River is one of my favorite FestivALL events. 



One: It is a pepperoni roll festival. But two: I was here when it first got started.



Big Brothers Big Sisters started the festival years ago and got me involved because of my book. I then became involved with the board and was there when we passed off the festival to the Montessori School.



And now I've made my return as a judge, along with Steven Keith, Jeff Shirley and Don Wilson, and I had such a great time. 



There were 9 rolls:

• Mea Cuppa had a round, fluffy roll full of pepperoni.
• Sweet Mamas had a large roll that pepperoni on the top - a bit greasy - but ultimately took home the judge's choice.
• Mardi Gras had a half roll that had some herbs but the cheese consistency was a bit off. 
• Legacy Foods took home people's choice with their very traditional large roll with sliced pepperoni.
• Gritt's Farm had one of my favorites - it was cut in half with plenty of pepperoni and cheese and a crisper crust.
• The Governor's Mansion was my personal favorite with a small, sweet dough, a nice hunk of mozzarella and ample sliced pepperoni.
• DP Dough had mini pepperoni buns that were just on the dry side, but I like the construction
• Mountain Juice had a good rendition of a vegan roll that had a few differences in texture and consistency. They did have a dipping sauce, though, which I always enjoy.
• Finally, another favorite was the Pitch - a giant deep-fried ball with plenty of cheese and pepperoni. This was also a people's favorite runner up. 
  

Have you been? Which pepperoni roll was your favorite?