Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you do not have time to make plans, we have you covered. There are plenty of events happening most weekends in our area, but we have compiled a list of events and activities that are sure to please the dad in your life.

Bourbon Flights and Ribs
If you don’t want to cook dinner for Dad, why not take him to The Hope Farm for their Father’s Day special event: Bourbon Flights and Ribs? All weekend long, The Hope Farm will offer bourbon flights for $35 during dinner service. The flights include Weller Antique 107, Weller Special Reserve and Blanton’s Single Barrel. The rib special is only available while supplies last, so don’t wait. Guests can order a half ($16) or full ($30) rack of ribs. Visit thehopefarm.com for more information.
When: Friday, June 16, through Sunday, June 18, during dinner service

Where: The Hope Farm, 915 Nichols Ave., Fairhope

Father’s Day at OWA
Sure, Father’s Day is a day all about Dad, but the whole family should get to have fun, too, right? OWA Parks and Resort has two whole days of fun planned for Dad. Activities range from ugly tie decorating and lawn games to a "dive-in movie" (a general admission to Tropic Falls is required). For more information or a schedule of events, visit visitowa.com.
When: Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18, from noon to 8 p.m.
Where: OWA Parks and Resort, 101-N S. OWA Blvd., Foley

Mobile Bay Fly Fishing Clinic
Nothing says "Happy Father’s Day" like fishing. The Lost Angler Fly Shop in Daphne is hosting a fly-fishing clinic where they will discuss tackle, casting, knots, fly tying and more. The day will also include speakers, demos and the opportunity to check out some of the newest equipment on the market.
When: Saturday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m.
Where: The Lost Angler Fly Shop, 2007 U.S. Hwy 98, Daphne

Corn Festival; Boat Show and Fishing Expo
Hit the Father’s Day trifecta with the combo Corn Festival, Boat Show and Fishing Expo at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market. The seventh-annual Corn Festival hosts your favorite vendors, a corn-eating contest and activities for the children. The Boat Show and Fishing Expo will offer a range of boats for sale as well as information sessions on fishing and boating best practices, licensing and more. It is a perfect event for anyone new or experienced.
While you are at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisherman’s Market you can pick up locally sourced ingredients to prepare the perfect Father’s Day meal.
When: Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisherman’s Market, 781 Farmers Market Lane, Foley

Need more ideas?
Spend the day in nature at one of the state parks in and around Baldwin County. Go for a hike, mountain bike, take a leisurely float down a cool river, or go to the beach.
Big Lagoon State Park – 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, Florida
Blackwater River State Park – 7720 Deaton Bridge Road, Milton, Florida
Blakeley State Park – 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge – 12295 AL – 180, Gulf Shores
Gulf State Park – 20115 State Park Road, Gulf Shores
Meaher State Park – 5200 Battleship Parkway East, Spanish Fort

USA Mountain Bike Trails
There are manty trails to explore within the state parks listed above, but there is also a system of popular mountain biking trails on the campus of University of South Alabama in Mobile. Created by the South Alabama Mountain Biking Association, the trails are listed as some of the top in the state of Alabama and are said to be good for beginners to intermediate riders. There are over 23 miles of trails located next to a student residential area on the USA campus. The trails are closed between 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for security reasons and are free to the public. The trailhead car park is immediately north of the football practice facilities off Planton Lane and S. Waringwood Drive just to the west of the main campus. To access a map and more information, visit trailforks.com.

Take Dad out to the ballpark
Does Dad enjoy baseball? Why not get tickets to one of this weekend’s Blue Wahoos games in Pensacola? The Wahoos and the Mississippi Braves are playing a six-game series in Pensacola June 13-18. The Blue Wahoos make every game a great time for the whole family with special promotions, great food and fun activities. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit milb.com/pensacola.