62nd annual Port Washington, Wis., smelt fry
62nd annual Port Washington, Wis., smelt fry
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62nd annual Port Washington, Wis., smelt fry
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Post #2 - April 4th, 2013, 9:04 amwe are thinking of going to this on Sat-
my husband is an American Legion geek (I know)
anyone else interested?"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #3 - April 4th, 2013, 10:18 amirisarbor wrote:we are thinking of going to this on Sat-
my husband is an American Legion geek (I know)
anyone else interested?
Would love to go with you, but we have a previous engagement for Sat. 4/13
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Post #4 - April 4th, 2013, 11:24 amLAZ wrote:The American Legion in Port Washington hosts its annual smelt fry this year on April 13 and 14.
Is this event this weekend or next?
The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce site lists this info:
Events
62nd Annual American Legion Smelt Fry
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Crispy smelt fresh from the fryer!
Apr. 5, 2013 - Apr. 6, 2013
Contact Name: American Legion
Contact Phone Number: 262-284-2855
Admission Fee: yes
Location: American Legion Post
Address: 435 N. Lake St.
Port Washington 53074
People come from as far away as Chicago for this all you can eat smelt fry. Along with fries and cole slaw, it is quite the feast. Many people bring their own homemade condiments to share - bet someone asks you for your recipe! And don't be surprised if someone comes over to check and make sure you ate the tails.
Smelt fry starts 5:30 pm Friday, and 4:30 pm Saturday.
I tried calling the number listed, but got no answer.
If it's actually this weekend, I'd be up for going. (Like EvA, I'm already booked for the 13th.)Last edited by tarte tatin on April 4th, 2013, 1:14 pm, edited 1 time in total."Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #5 - April 4th, 2013, 11:52 amAlas, booked for April 6th too.
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Post #6 - April 4th, 2013, 12:18 pmYou are so cute
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #7 - April 4th, 2013, 12:58 pmRule of thumb for this Fish Fry: It is the Friday and Saturday after Easter always.
I've gone to this event many times. If you go on Saturday after the Shaw's Crabhouse visitors, their tartare sauce is usually available.
I'm going to a friend's documentary premier, otherwise I'd be eating smelts up to and including their tails.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #8 - April 4th, 2013, 1:20 pm"Butch" from the American Legion just called me back and confirmed that the smelt fry is this Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6.
And Cathy, you are correct--it is always the first weekend after Easter.
Irisarbor, are you still interested in going, now that the date has changed?"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." -- Federico Fellini
"You're not going to like it in Chicago. The wind comes howling in from the lake. And there's practically no opera season at all--and the Lord only knows whether they've ever heard of lobster Newburg." --Charles Foster Kane, Citizen Kane.
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Post #9 - April 4th, 2013, 3:24 pmI don't know-
Hubby is driving up from B'ton IND Sat day-
I think it's not too likely he'll want to more driving after that.
let me mull it over a bit."If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #10 - April 4th, 2013, 10:52 pmWhoops, sorry about the date mix up!
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Post #11 - April 5th, 2013, 7:37 amLAZ wrote:Whoops, sorry about the date mix up!
No worries! It is the beauty of this board, any error is soon corrected a few posts down!
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #12 - April 5th, 2013, 10:59 amTomorrow just won't work for me-
next week would have been perfect
my house and my body are having a race to see who can break down faster.
and what's worse is one of my issues is dental!
AARRGGHH
Anyone who knows me well knows there isn't enough xanax in the world for my dental anxiety.
This too shall pass
This too shall pass
This too shall pass
This too shall pass
worse things can happen
it's only a tooth
worse things can happen
it's only a tooth
worse things can happen
it's only a tooth
sorry off topic."If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home."
~James Michener
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Post #13 - April 5th, 2013, 12:31 pmI was at Ewing brothers smoked fish in Port Washing yesterday to get a couple of smoked herrings for me and some whitefish for the neighbors. They had bags of smelts available.
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Post #14 - March 1st, 2014, 10:02 amLooks like this year's event is on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.
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Post #15 - March 2nd, 2014, 10:35 pmHi,
This event is always the Friday and Saturday after Easter.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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