4th Annual Kawartha BBQ Competition

Thank you to Friendly Fires for donating the proceeds from their 4th annual Kawartha BBQ Competition on Saturday July 15, 2015 to United Way Peterborough and District. What a fun day filled with great food! Congratulations to the winner Danny Gernon of Danger’s Smoke and a big thank you to all the organizers, sponsors and participants.

Media Coverage

Burgers, wings instead of ribs at Friendly Fire barbecue competition, The Peterborough Examiner – July 24, 2015

Nine take part in Friendly Fires barbecue competition, The Peterborough Examiner – July 26, 2015

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