The Costa Mesa Newport Harbor Lions Club is cooking up its traditional summer fun for the community.
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Now in its 80th year, the Costa Mesa Fish Fry will offer a three-day carnival at Lions Park this weekend.
There will be rides and games for the thrills. Wander the booths to do a little shopping and hang out in the beer and wine garden.
The weekend features lots of entertainment, with The Eric Turner Band headlining Friday, Bad Girl and Superfreak on Saturday and The Bobby Gray Band on Sunday. There will be other bands and community groups playing throughout each day.
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And then there are the fish dinners that will be served up throughout.
The annual fish fry helps the Lions Club fundraise for its support of charities and programs in the community.
If you go
When: 5 to 10 p.m. on June 26; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 27; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 28
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Where: Lions Park, 570 18th St., Costa Mesa
Cost: Free admission; fish dinners $18
Information: costamesalionsclub.com/fish-fry-2026-info