Sonnenberg Mennonite Church to host 15th annual catfish fry

Sonnenberg Mennonite Church in Kidron will host its 15th annual Mississippi Catfish Fry on Sept. 13 from 4-6:30 p.m., with dine-in and drive-thru meals offered to support mission projects.

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Published September 1, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

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Sonnenberg Mennonite Church will host its 15th annual Mississippi Catfish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 4-6:30 p.m. at 14367 Hackett Road.

The event will feature both dine-in and drive-thru service. The menu includes Mississippi catfish, with a gluten-free option available, along with hush puppies, coleslaw, applesauce, pickles, cookies and bars. Dine-in guests will be served red-skin potatoes while drive-thru meals will include potato chips.

All donations will directly support the church’s mission projects.

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