World's Biggest Fish Fry Festival

Friday, Apr 25, 2025 at 10:00am

Henry County Fairgrounds
517 Royal Oak Drive

The World’s Biggest Fish Fry revolves around fried catfish dinners (12,000 pounds to be exact), parades, dancing, rodeo nights, carnival rides, fishing and more.

This long-standing spring celebration began as "Mule Day" in 1938. After Kentucky Lake was formed, it became the World's Biggest Fish Fry, a celebration of fishing, food and friends!

The goal of this favorite festival? Making sure every guest goes home well fed and happy. If you didn’t grow up around the delicacy of catfish, a platter served in the “Fish Tent" might seem overwhelming. The generous portions include farm-raised catfish fried to perfection, hushpuppies, coleslaw, beans, French fries piled high and a cold drink to wash it all down.

The week-long festival features concerts, a carnival, grand parade, rodeo, and catfish races, yes, you read that correctly!

Schedule of Events:

Arts and Crafts Show

10AM-8:30PM

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