Costa Mesa–Newport Harbor Lions Club Presents

80^th AnnualFish Fry& Full-Size Carnival

Three days of fish, fun, and philanthropy — a Costa Mesa tradition since 1946.

June 26 – 28, 2026•Lions Park · 570 W 18th St, Costa Mesa

★ Free Admission · All Proceeds Benefit Local Charities ★

Full-Size Carnival
Famous Fish & Chips
Blues & Rock Bands
Beer & Wine Garden

Mark Your Calendar

Three Days. One Tradition.

Friday

June 26

Gates
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Fish Fry
Dinners 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Saturday

June 27

Gates
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fish Fry
Dinners 12:00 – 8:00 PM

Sunday

June 28

Gates
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Fish Fry
Dinners 12:00 – 8:00 PM*

*Sunday dinners served until we run out — get there early!

On the Main Stage

The 2026 Lineup

Hula dancers, mariachi, marching bands, classic rock and blues — three days of free live music at Lions Park.

Friday

June 26

Street Knights

5:00 PM

The Eric Turner Band

7:00 PM

Saturday

June 27

CM Senior Center Hula Dancers

11:00 – 11:30 AM

Dance 4 Joy

11:40 AM – 12:50 PM

High-Tops Dance Group

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Battle of the Bands

1:30 – 2:30 PM

CM & Estancia HS Marching Bands

The Nomads

3:00 PM

Ray's Hell

4:30 PM

Raised on Radio

6:00 PM

Classic rock / dance

Bad Girl & Superfreak

7:30 PM

Sunday

June 28

Goldenwest Pops

11:00 – 11:40 AM

Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Michoacana

11:50 AM – 12:20 PM

Seasoned Saxophones (OCC)

12:30 – 1:10 PM

Double Tap

1:20 – 2:00 PM

The Tricia Freeman Band

3:00 PM

The Ricky Lewis Band

4:30 PM

The Bobby Gray Band

6:00 PM

The Official Flyer

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Our Story

We Are the Fish Fry Club

The Fish Fry is a unique Costa Mesa tradition that kicks off summer, drawing thousands of Orange County residents. They come to enjoy festivities, feast on Alaska cod with the Lions' secret recipe, ride carnival rides, play games, listen to bands, and relax in the beer garden.

This annual event raises funds for charities including CHOC Hospital, Boys & Girls Clubs, Blind Children's Learning Center, Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, Save Our Youth (SOY), CM Women's Club Scholarship Fund and more.

Join us in celebrating a tradition built on fun, food, and philanthropy.

CHOC HospitalBoys & Girls ClubsBlind Children's Learning CenterLions Sight & Hearing FoundationSomeone Cares Soup KitchenSave Our Youth (SOY)CM Women's Club Scholarship Fund…and many more

▶ Watch: A look inside our 80-year tradition

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🐟 The 80th Annual Costa Mesa Fish Fry & Carnival is back! 🎡 Join us June 26–28 at Lions Park (570 W 18th St) for three days of carnival rides, famous Alaska cod dinners, live blues & rock bands, a beer & wine garden, food booths, and community fun — FREE admission for everyone. Every plate, every ride, every dollar supports local charities like CHOC, the Boys & Girls Clubs, Blind Children's Learning Center, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, Save Our Youth, and more. Bring the family, bring your appetite, and let's kick off summer the Costa Mesa way. 🌭🎶🎟️ 📅 Fri Jun 26 · 5–10pm 📅 Sat Jun 27 · 11am–10pm 📅 Sun Jun 28 · 11am–10pm More info → www.CostaMesaLionsClub.com

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Summer starts here. ☀️🐟🎡 The 80th Annual Costa Mesa Fish Fry & Carnival rolls into Lions Park June 26–28. Crispy Alaska cod (Lions' secret recipe 🤫), full-size carnival, live bands, beer garden, and every penny goes back to local charities. FREE entry. Bring the crew. Tag who's coming with you. ⬇️ 📍 Lions Park · 570 W 18th St, Costa Mesa 🗓️ Jun 26–28, 2026 🔗 CostaMesaLionsClub.com

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🐟🎡 The 80th Annual Costa Mesa Fish Fry & Carnival is back! Jun 26–28 · Lions Park · FREE Rides, bands, beer garden & Lions' famous Alaska cod — every plate funds local charities. Details ➜ CostaMesaLionsClub.com

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