HALE MUSKOKA OPENS SUNDAY WITH ‘BEST BURGER COMPETITION’ AT OLD ‘SIMPSON BARN’ ON BETHUNE DRIVE

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

GRAVENHURST — A new ‘Marketplace Flavours Venue’ at the north entrance to Gravenhurst opens Sunday with a “Smash & Sear: Best Burger Competition.”

After months of nice renovations to the old “Simpson Barn” property on Bethune Drive North at Hwy. 11, Hale Muskoka is hosting its first outdoor culinary event.

A “sizzling showdown where top celebrity chefs will battle it out for the coveted title of ‘Best in Burger.’

They say they’ll be pushing the limits of what a smash burger can be, using delicious, locally-sourced Muskoka ingredients.

The $45 ticket is an all-access pass to a day of epicurean delights, their release says.

Including sliders from five competing chefs: Paul Boehmer, Joe Friday, Bradley Yip, Melanie Robinson and Roger Moore.

The panel of judges, who will have the tough job of picking a winner, include Rob Rowe and esteemed chefs Jordan Wagman, Charmaine Broughton, Melanie Dunkelman and Coco Gaona.

There’s also beverages and delicious desserts.

And live music by Canadian Country star Alexis Taylor and The Patti & Mick Trio.

Plus an artisan market and “Hippie Market Life” with unique crafts and goods from local vendors. Arts and games and fun for the whole family.

As well there’s a charity BBQ auction to bid on amazing items with all proceeds supporting Gravenhurst Against Poverty and the West Muskoka Foodbank.

See their website here for tickets and more details.

The old “Simpson Barn” on Bethune Drive at Hwy. 11 North in Gravenhurst has taken on a new life as a “Marketplace Flavours Vendor.” It opens Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with a special event. All-inclusive tickets are $45.

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