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Father-Son Camping in Corte Madera

Town Park will host games, barbecues and fun for Father's Day.

The Town of Corte Madera is celebrating fathers — and sons — with a barbecue and camp-out in Town Park.

The festivities begin Friday at 6:30 p.m., with kickball, a barbecue, tent set-up and other activities until 10 p.m. Wake up to breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, with more games and activities till 10 a.m.

The cost is $25 per person, or $11 for barbecue and kickball only (no sleepover).

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For tickets and more information, call Corte Madera Parks and Recreation at 927-5072.

For those who are going to be grilling at home on Father's Day, here are some recipes from Taste of Home:

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Check out the Taste of Home Father’s Day menu must-haves:

  • Grilled Romaine Toss Recipe – A spin on a salad favorite, grilling lettuce adds the perfect fresh, summer flavor to any meal. Shared by Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho.
  • Grilled Corn Salad - Nothing beats the flavor of grilled vegetables. Whip up this salad and put it in the fridge to marinate. It's even better the next day. Submitted by Teri Kman of Laporte, Colorado.
  • Jalapeño Ribs Recipe –These ribs are unique because of the spicy rub and the combination of sweet brown sugar and spicy jalapeno peppers in the sauce. Submitted by Shirley Manthey of Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Grilled Barbeque Chicken Pizza Recipe - So fast and so easy with refrigerated pizza crust, this entree will bring raves with its hot-off-the-grill, rustic flavor. Submitted by Alicia Trevithick of Temecula, California
  • Honey-Rum Grilled Bananas - These grilled bananas are the perfect dessert following a Father’s day cookout. Submitted by Lori Wendt of Mahomet, Illinois

Whether you’re a beginner or a grill master, Taste of Home has a handy How-to-Grill guide here to you prepare a memorable Father’s Day meal for dad.  All of these recipes and more are available at TasteofHome.com.


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