July 31 fish fry benefits athletes traveling to Jr. Olympic games

Posted on July 17, 2026

Sheriff Wayne Padgett will host a benefit fish fry to support Taylor County gymnasts traveling to Iowa for the upcoming Junior Olympic games.

The fish fry will be held Friday, July 31, beginning at 11 a.m. and continuingwhile supplies last, at the wooded lot adjacent to Blue Coast Federal Credit Union (BCFCU).

Dinners — fried fish, sides and dessert — will be $10 each.

Cash donations will also be accepted.

The Taylor Gymnastics Cheerleading Dance & Theatre athletes will represent Taylor County at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games Aug. 3-7 in Des Moines, Iowa.