Old Fashioned Fish-Frydays
A Fundraiser to support living history!
Friday, April 17
Friday, July 10
Friday, October 23
5 pm to 8 pm
Patrons at the Meeme House, undated
Get hooked on Old Fashioned Fish-Frydays
Come hungry and thirsty as we enjoy classic Wisconsin dishes and drinks! Savor a fish fry, tasty cocktails and help support our mission to preserve local history. Dinner provided by Smiling Moose, Osman.
Dinner in the historic Meeme House includes:
Deep fried Perch or Burger plate with Cold American potato salad, Hot German potato salad, or French Fries, Coleslaw, and Rye bread.
Hot dog with a Mac and Cheese cup
Riverside Half Naked Cheese Curds
Each meal comes with desserts and a complimentary old-fashioned, beer, or other beverage.
Funds raised at the Old Fashioned Fish-Frydays support the operations of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, a 501c3 private, non-profit. You can strengthen the education programs, research services, and living history at MCHS!
Visit “3”, Get a “T” Promotion
Visit three MCHS fish fry dinners and win a free T-Shirt! MCHS is offering a "Visit 3, Get a T" promotion during the 2026 season. Visitors who check in at all three seasonal fish frys receive a limited-edition, artist-designed t-shirt (while supplies last).
Advanced Registration Suggested
Doors open at the McAllister House Welcome Center at 4:30 pm.
Tram service is available from the Welcome Center to the Meeme House.
You will place your food order when registering to attend. Pre-registration ends 48 hours before the event.
Note: There will be limited availability for walk-in orders!
Perch Plate: $25
(Perch, Choice of Potato*, Coleslaw, Rye Bread with drink and dessert)
Burger Plate: $15
(Hamburger with/without cheese, Choice of Potato*, Coleslaw, Rye Bread with drink and dessert)
Hot Dog Meal: $10
(Hot Dog and Mac and Cheese cup with drink and dessert)
Side order of Cheese Curds: $8
*Potato choices include: Cold American Potato Salad, Hot German Potato Salad, French Fries
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, there is not a general admission charge. The only payment needed is for the food menu items chosen.
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When you arrive for the fish fry, you will check in at our Welcome Center using the name the food plates were registered under. The registrant will receive a food order slip to bring to the food truck when the party would like to eat. The Meeme House is open for beverages and eating spaces as well.
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The Meeme House (circa 1854, town of Meeme) will be the only historic structure open during the Fish Frydays Fundraiser.