On April 20th, Paris, Tennessee hosted the 71st annual World’s Biggest Fish Fry. The event attracted thousands of visitors from all over West Tennessee who came to enjoy the premier attraction of the Fish Tent. For a 20 dollar entry fee, attendees could indulge in a plate of catfish, fries, coleslaw, beans, and hush puppies.
Event organizer Josh ‘Smokey’ Taylor described the Fish Fry as a community-wide celebration that brings people together from all walks of life. To cater to the crowds that flock to the Fish Tent each year, an enormous amount of food is required. Taylor mentioned that they have 12 thousand pounds of fish, 3 to 4 thousand pounds of fries, and handmade hush puppies made with a significant amount of flour.
With so much food on offer, they are able to feed approximately 320 people every hour. The event will continue until Saturday, April 27th, with operating hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Taylor reassured visitors that as long as they have fish available and people are in line, they will continue serving.
On Friday morning, April 26th, a large ‘Fish Fry Parade’ will take place starting on East Wood Street at 10 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in experiencing the World’s Biggest Fish Fry to join in on the fun and festivities.
