Trussville Area
Cahaba River Society Fry-down
Sept. 28, noon-4 p.m.
Trussville Springs
The Cahaba River Society will host its fifth annual competitive catfish cooking contest and riverfront festival from noon-4 p.m. Sept. 28 on the banks of the Cahaba River at Trussville Springs. Presented by Amerex, the event will feature local teams of chefs preparing catfish and all the fixings for a panel of celebrity judges. Those attending can sample the cook teams’ efforts and hear live music from the Cahaba River Rats and Festival Expressions. The fundraiser will also feature the Small Fry area where children can play games and participate in hands-on activities led by environmental educators. The Water Shed area will provide adults with an interactive learning opportunity on water. Tickets are $20. Children ages 12 and younger get in free. Trussville Springs is on U.S. 11 just north of downtown Trussville. For more information or to buy tickets online, visit www.frydown.com.
