Fairland Fish Fry - June 19 and 20, 2026

Update: Thanks for stopping by our table to discuss local history!

The Fairland Historical Society will have a tent at the Fairland Volunteer Fire Dept. Fish Fry on June 19 & 20. Our tent hours will be 5-6 p.m. on Friday & 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by to discuss local history with us.

For all of the Fish Fry events and hours, please click on the event link.

Fish Fry details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1NdNBB7tKS/

Support the Fairland Volunteer Fire Department and enjoy great food, live music, a Car & Tractor Show, a Parade, a Blood Drive, & Raffle Drawings.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19
5:00 PM — Food service begins
(5-6 p.m. Fairland Historical Society Tent. Visit us!)
6:00 PM — Pressed in Black Live on Stage
9:00 PM — Food service ends
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
8:00 AM — Joe Stucker Jr Memorial Car & Tractor Show opens. Entry $15.
11:00 AM — Food service begins
(11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fairland Historical Society Tent. Visit us!)
11:00 AM — Blood drive opens (until 3:30 PM)
12:00 PM — Car & tractor show awards
2:00 PM — Community parade
6:00 PM — Trent Moss Live on stage
9:00 PM — Raffle drawings

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