Barrie Boat Show – Fathers Day Weekend

Barrie Boat Show

 

May 24, 2018

Get a view from the water at Barrie’s in-water boat show – Father’s Day weekend (June 15 – 17) on Kempenfelt Bay in Downtown Barrie’s Heritage Park! Planned are 52 in-water and 20 dryland exhibits featuring a broad range of best-in-class fishing boats, sport boats, day cruisers and yachts, from 12 to 50 feet. 
Barrie Boat Show

Admission to the show is free during its three days: Friday, 2 pm – 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.

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