Join us for the 16th Annual Cahaba River Frydown, a competitive fish fry and festival celebrating the Cahaba River and benefitting Cahaba River Society.

Frydown is more than just a cook-off—it’s a full-scale festival celebrating community, conservation, and culinary creativity! Cahaba River Society’s biggest annual fundraiser features activities and fun for all ages with a carnival-like atmosphere that includes live music and entertainment, unlimited catfish, hula-hoopers, disco dancers, games, prizes, a Cahaba River Adventure Experience, photo booths, a climbing wall, craft beers and cocktails and so much more! Join us to help protect and restore the river for future generations. 

Help determine who fries the best catfish in Alabama! You’ll support Cahaba River conservation and educational programs teaching students about water quality, wildlife habitat, and drinking water. Learn more about Frydown.

When: October 5, 2025 from 12:00-4:00

Where: Cahaba Brewing Company

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Birmingham’s only fish fry competition with judges and crowd tasting!

It’s called a frydown, but we encourage our teams to be creative and prepare the catfish any way they choose. Guests have enjoyed fish cold-smoked, grilled, sautéed, and countless other creative and varied presentations. Corporate and community team creations are evaluated by a panel of high-profile judges.
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Want to compete? Learn more here.

This event is presented by Birmingham Coca-Cola Bottling Company