Rotarian Curry Bishop helps serve at the Rotary Club of Haliburton’s Lobsterfest. This was the second year of the fundraiser, which benefits local community projects. Lobsterfest included 350 lobsters for the 2nd annual installment on Saturday, June 11, at the Haliburton Curling Club. Rotarian George Kadoke serves up one of 350 lobsters at the Rotary Club of Haliburton’s Lobsterfest Saturday, June 11, at the Haliburton Curling Club. The event drew 255 people, breaking last year’s attendance by close to 40. Guests also enjoyed a variety of food catered by Molly’s Bistro Bakery, live music and an auction. Organizers called the event a resounding success, attributed to the accommodating curling club, the many volunteering Rotarians and the sponsors, but also the strong interest by the public. Next year the plan is to offer 300 tickets for its third year. /DARREN LUM Staff Lobsterfest drew 255 people, surpassing last year’s attendance by close to 40 on Saturday, June 11, at the Haliburton Curling Club.
The 2nd annual Lobsterfest event broke last year’s attendance with 255 tickets sold beating it by close to 40. Organized and hosted by the Rotary Club of Haliburton the event featured 350 lobsters catered food by Molly’s Bistro and Bakery and live entertainment at the Haliburton Curling Club on Saturday night June 11.