Paris, Tenn.–Oh yes, it’s that time already. The 66th annual World’s Biggest Fish Fry begins this weekend with the 5K Hushpuppy Dash, Bed Races and Demolition Derby.
Cathey Williams of the Paris-Henry Co. Jaycees said they already have even more teams signed up for the Bed Races than were involved last year. The event is held at noon on the street in front of the First United Methodist Church in downtown Paris. Registration is at 11 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. Entry fee is $75 per team (pre-register for $50).
The 5K Hushpuppy Dash is at 8 a.m. at the Henry County High School, with registration at 7 a.m. Entry fee $20 (pre-register for $15).
Demolition Derby begins at 7 p.m. at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Entry fee is $40. Admission is $10, with children 6-10 $5 and kids under five get in free.
Applications and rules are posted on the Paris-Henry County Chamber website.
To register or for more info, call the World’s Biggest Fish Fry headquarters at 731 644 1143. The headquarters is located in the front parking lot at the Paris Inn and Suites on E. Wood St. in Paris.
Photo: Jerry Bomar was ready for action at last year’s Bed Races. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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