06/11/2026
🎣🔥 FATHER’S DAY FISHING DERBY & BBQ COMPETITION 🔥🎣
This Father’s Day, we’re firing up the smokers and casting lines for an unforgettable day at Haliburton Forest!
Join us for a full day of food, fishing, live music, and friendly BBQ competition — all in support of the Haliburton Forest Fishing Society / Fish Hatchery.
🍳 Father’s Day Brunch starts at 7:00 AM
🎣 Fishing Derby kicks off at 7:00 AM
🔥 BBQ Competition begins at 8:00 AM
🎶 Live music starts at 12:00 PM with Erin Blackstock & Woody Woodburn
🍖 Smoked brisket, pig roast, fried fish & more available by donation
Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, most of the food for the day has been donated — which means you can enjoy amazing BBQ on a “donate what you can” basis, with proceeds going back to a great local cause.
BBQ teams will battle it out over 3 meats, with 8 hours to smoke, grill, and impress the judges. Think you’ve got what it takes? Bring your BBQ skills and come compete!
Bring Dad, bring the family, bring your appetite — and get ready for a full day of smoke, music, fishing, and community.
Shout out all the sponsors for making this event possible, Mcfaddens Meat Market, Haliburton Hearth & Leisure, Outdoors Plus, Hook Line & Sinker & More!
📍 Haliburton Forest
🌐 More info: www.haliburtonforest.com
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