With the Lenten season, comes the familiar fish frys across Mid-Missouri.
And not even a pandemic can change that completely.
While this year’s events may be different — many have opted to hold their events in a drive-thru style to minimize health risks — they are still offering the favorite food many remember fondly. To help you navigate the season, we’ve compiled this list of some of the area fish frys coming up in the next couple of weeks.
Remember, this is not a comprehensive list of all area fish frys. If you don’t see your event on the list, add it to the News Tribune’s event calendar at newstribune.com/go.
Jefferson City
American Legion Post 5 will host Lenten fish frys from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday starting this week through April 2 at the post at 1423 Tanner Bridge Road. Plates are $10 each and the meal includes fish with green beans, macaroni and cheese, cornbread and dessert.
The Father Helias Knights of Columbus will host Lenten fish frys from 4:30-7 p.m. every Friday starting this week through March 26 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1822 Tanner Bridge Road. The meals will be served in a drive-thru at $10 each, with two options available: fried or baked. The fried meal will include hand-breaded fried fish, french fries, hush puppies and coleslaw, while the baked meal will include seasoned baked fish, baked potato and cole slaw. As in past years, proceeds each week will got to support different local groups, including the Helias Foundation and Immaculate Conception School.
The Cathedral of St. Joseph Knights of Columbus will host Lenten fish frys from 4:30-7 p.m. every Friday starting this week through March 19. This year, the meal will be take-out and delivered in a drive-thru at the cathedral undercroft, 2215 W. Main St. Meals are $10 each and include hand-breaded white fish fillets, macaroni and cheese, french fries, green beans, coleslaw and ice cream.
Other areas
The St. Andrew Knights of Columbus will host Lenten fish frys from 3:30-7 p.m. Fridays starting this week through March 19 at St. Andrew Catholic Church Veit Hall in Holts Summit. Meals, which cost $12 each, will be served in a drive-thru and include fried catfish, french fries, baked beans, spaghetti, cole slaw, applesauce, cornbread and dessert.
The St. Martin Home and School Association will host fish frys from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 5 and March 19 at St. Martin Catholic School in St. Martins. The dinners will be served in a drive-thru and cost $11 each.
The Taos Knights of Columbus will host fish frys from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, March 12 and March 26 at the Taos Knights of Columbus Hall on Route M in Taos. The meals will be served in a drive thru and be available for $12 each. Fried fish or boiled shrimp dinners will be available with a choice of baked potato or french fries, cole slaw, baked beans and hush puppies.
In Osage Bend, the St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church will host a fish fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday. The meals will be $12 each and served in a drive-thru. Meals will include catfish fillets, hush puppies, french fries, baked beans and cole slaw.
In St. Thomas, the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council No. 2149 will host a fish fry from 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 26 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Meals will be $11 each and include hand-breaded fish fillets, hush puppies, baked potatoes, french fries, baked beans and cole slaw.