The “Fish Fry” evolved from “Mule Day,” which originated in 1938 with the Paris Post Intelligencer as the first sponsor. Farmers came to town on the first Monday in April to trade their mules and other farm products, do their shopping and enjoy the fellowship of their friends. Early in the 1950’s, the Chamber of Commerce took over “Mule Day” and the tractors took the place of mules. The Chamber of Commerce started looking for another event to replace “Mule Day.”
In 1953, the Chamber of Commerce held the first “Fish Fry.” The event was not as successful as hoped. The fish were not taken from Kentucky Lake and just did not please the fish eating public. The parade was short but sweet, and the event was held on Barton Field for one day and night.
In 1961, the Paris-Henry County Jaycees took over the “Fish Fry” from the Chamber of Commerce. The “Fish Fry” was starting to … READ MORE
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