Nominations open Dec 15

Does your parish have the best fish fry in America?

See How It Works

Get Your Parish in the Race

Nominations open December 15, 2026 and run through Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027.

It's free to participate!

How It Works

  1. 1

    Nominate

    Through February 10, 2027

    Tell us about your parish fish fry, include a photo or five, and it goes to our team for a quick review.

  2. 2

    Vote

    February 10 to March 24, 2027

    Approved parishes land on the national ballot. Anyone can vote with a name and email. Rally your parish community!

  3. 3

    Winners Selected

    March 29, 2027

    The top 5 parishes with the most votes will be judged by a qualified panel of judges. The judges will choose a Grand Prize Winner of the Best Fish Fry Ever contest, and the parish with the most votes will receive the title of The People's Plate. See what your parish could win!

Official Rules · 18+ · Free · Judged-Skills Contest · Dynamic Catholic

This is a judged-skill contest. Regardless of how many votes a parish receives, the Grand Prize Winner will be chosen by qualified judges.

The three Best Fish Fry Ever 2027 badges, National Champion, National Finalist and People's Choice, beside a basket of fried fish

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