In my experience, a fish fry is a community dinner/fund raiser where the primary food item is fried fish, but they often have other side dishes and such.
It was common for volunteer fire departments and other community organizations to host them to raise money and provide an opportunity for the neighborhood to come together for a meal.
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In my experience, a fish fry is a community dinner/fund raiser where the primary food item is fried fish, but they often have other side dishes and such.
It was common for volunteer fire departments and other community organizations to host them to raise money and provide an opportunity for the neighborhood to come together for a meal.