Paris, Tenn.–The 68th World’s Biggest Fish Fry kicks off Saturday with two events–the early morning Hushpuppy Dash followed by the Demolition Derby in the evening. The annual event runs from April 17-April 24.
The Hushpuppy Dash is at 7 a.m. at Henry County High School, sponsored by Hulme’s Sporting Goods. The Demolition Derby is at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Entry fee $40, Admission $10 ($5 for children 6-10, free for kids under 5).
The carnival begins on Tuesday evening; the Fish Tent opens on Wednesday; the Grand Parade is on Friday and the Small Fry Parade is on Saturday.
Anyone with questions on the Fish Fry, can call headquarters at 731 644 1143. The headquarters is located on Tyson Ave. They have t-shirts, souvenirs, souvenir books, entry forms for various contests, etc.
Looking ahead to next week’s events:
Monday, April 19
Kick off/Street Dance with the Ray Lewis Band sponsored by
Westfalia Farms
7 p.m. Downtown Paris Free admission
Tuesday
Carnival opens at fairgrounds. April 20-22, 5-11 p.m.; April 23-24, 11 a.m. to midnight; April 25, 1-6 p.m.
Country Dance, 7 p.m. Fairgrounds, admission $5
Wednesday
Fish Tent opens. All you can eat catfish, adult $15; children 6-12, $10. April 21-22, 5-9 p.m.; April 23-24, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All at fairgrounds.
Christian Concert by The Nathan Shoemaker Band, 7 p.m., fairgrounds, Admission $5
Thursday
Arts and Crafts 5-8:30 p.m.; April 23-24, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., fairgrounds
Friday
Grand Parade, 10 a.m., East Wood St. Route starts at fairgrounds and moves down East Wood Street.
Championship Bulls and Barrels 7:30 p.m., Admission 412; children 6-12, $10; under 6 free with paying adult.
Saturday
Small Fry parade, downtown Paris, 10 a.m.
Championship Bulls and Barrels 7:30 p.m., Admission 412; children 6-12, $10; under 6 free with paying adult.
Junior Fishing Rodeo, free for children 12 and under, Williams Lake, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
