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
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).
How does the Fish Fry work?
Doors open at the McAllister House Welcome Center at 4:30 pm. The food truck will begin serving at 5 pm.
Tram service is available from the Welcome Center to the Meeme House from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Guests can arrive anytime between 5 pm and 7 pm. Upon your arrival at our McAllister House Welcome Center, you will check in with your name and be given your food order slip. You can take the food order slip to the food truck at anytime during the evening. Seating is available in the Meeme House hall (2nd floor), with limited seating in the first floor dining room. The first floor of the Meeme House is barrier-free.
Advanced Registration Suggested
Note: You will place your food order when registering to attend. Pre-registration ends 24 hours before the event. 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