Sara Holyoke Memorial Golf Classic Kick Off Party @ Drift Pool + Patio

Join us for the First Annual Kick-Off Party featuring live music, chef-inspired food stations, auctions & community impact.
About this Event

First Annual Kick-Off Party

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at DRIFT Pool + Patio as we officially launch the Sara Holyoke Memorial Play Yellow Golf Classic weekend.

In true Sara fashion, this elevated waterfront event will bring together community, incredible food, live music, cocktails, and meaningful impact.

Guests will enjoy chef-attended food stations, exciting live and silent auction items, entertainment by the Ella Campbell Band, summer cocktails, and one of our award-winning sunsets overlooking the Wolastoq.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: DRIFT Pool + Patio
Ticket Price: $150 + HST

*Ticket to this event is included for registered golfers

Agenda

Throughout the Evening

• Entertainment by Cook Shack
• Live & Silent Auctions
• Bar Service
• Community Celebrations & Fundraising
• Games + Activations

Menu
Chef-Attended Whole Hog Sandwich Station

Spit-roasted, beer-basted suckling pig
Served on fresh baguette with assorted BBQ & hot sauces

Chef-Attended Slider Station

• Mini Maple-Brushed Salmon Burger
• Mini Buffalo Crunch Chicken Burger
• Mini Badass Smash Burger
• Mini Impossible Burger

Comfort Food Station

• Creamy Mac & Cheese
• Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
• Bernie’s Bang Bang Noodles
  (served with tofu, chicken, or shrimp)
• Mini Burnt End Brisket Poutine
• Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
• Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
• Chili-Spiced Cauliflower Bites

Salad Station

• Individual Veggie Crudité Cups with Hummus & Ranch
• Mini Woodstock Salad
• Mini Watermelon Feta Salad
• Mini Kale & Blueberry Salad
• Mini Caesar Salad

Sara’s Station

A Collection of Sara’s Favourites

• Custom Charcuterie Display
• Bacon Blue Cheese Dip
• Diet Coke
• Candy Station

Chef-Attended Crème Brûlée Station

• Mini Berry Bowls (GF, Vegan)
• Vanilla & Chocolate Crème Brûlée
• Dark Chocolate-Dipped Cookies
• Key Lime Pie Jars

Making an Impact

100% of proceeds will support:

• IWK Foundation
• Feed the Lions Student Hunger Program
• Chalmers Foundation

Thank you for helping us celebrate Sara’s legacy while making a meaningful difference in our community.

Overnight guest room block available at Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton for event attendees: