Tag: Appalachian Food

The Ultimate Guide to Western PA Fish Fry Culture

Jan 31, 2026

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by

Bessie D.

in Food & Hertiage, Holidays & Traditions, Pennsylvania

“It’s Fish Fry Season!” …and it all begins in February. In Western Pennsylvania, Fish Fry Fridays aren’t just about eating fried fish– It is a community gathering! Dive into this local tradition, and discover why Fish Fries are almost unheard of West Virginia.