Save the Date for the 2027 Ag Alumni Fish Fry
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds, 1406 Teal Road, Lafayette, IN 47905
Doors and Exhibits Open: tentatively at 9:30 a.m. | Program Begins: tentatively at 11:00 a.m.
Free Parking
$30 before December 31, 2026; $35 starting January 1, 2027
Priority seating deadline will be early/mid January 2027; registration deadline will be middle/late January 2027 for catering. Dates will be confirmed at a later date.
Registration link will be posted in the Fall of 2026
Check out the photo gallery from the 2026 Fish Fry.
If you attended the 2026 Fish Fry - please take this short survey and tell us how we can make it better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a list of common questions about the Fish FryFree parking is available in the lots surrounding the Tippecanoe County fairgrounds facilities. Main entrance will be on the east side of the building. There is handicap parking close to the south entrance.
Tickets will not be mailed this year. You will receive your table seating assignment when you check in at the event. It is important that we know the names of all your guests to simplify this process at check in. If you need to update your guest names anytime after you register, please call the Ag Alumni office at 765-494-8593 or e-mail danica@purdue.edu with updates. If you wish to pay by check, please call the office to place your order.
*For the 5th year in a row* Tables have seating for 8. When you register, in the "Notes" field you can enter any special seating requests you have and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Join us for fun activities while the adults enjoy the main program. This section will be updated as details get confirmed. There is no cost for children to participate but registration is required for all children. On the Fish Fry registration page, there is a ticket type for childcare area - please fill this out for each child.
Reservations are required by mid January for the Ag Adventure's Club. Reservation deadline will be updated once confirmed.
Menu will be posted here.
Food caterer is Shoup's Country Catering.
Please list any dietary restrictions you have when you register. If you have changes to your guests anytime after you register and need to update dietary restrictions, please call the Ag Alumni office at 765-494-8593 or e-mail danica@purdue.edu with changes. Dietary restrictions reported after January 17 cannot be accommodated.
The deadline to nominate someone for the Certificate of Distinction is October 20, 2026.
To view past recipients, and the nomination form, please visit the Certificate of Distinction page.
There are a limited number of exhibitor booth spaces in Ag Avenue. If you would like information about being an exhibitor, please e-mail brandi@purdue.edu.
Contact Jaydon Kauffman at jwkauffman@purdueforlife.org with sponsorship questions and marketing deadlines.
It is a special tradition to include students and friends as servers at this event - servers receive a free meal and get to enjoy the Fish Fry program. We need over 100 volunteers to help at this event. This is a great event for networking - don't miss your opportunity to be involved! Volunteers need to register for the event and select the “volunteer” ticket and enter your information. Additional information will be sent to you after you register. Volunteers need to be at the event site by 9am.
Servers will again receive a free t-shirt to wear during the event.
Photo galleries
2021 - covid - Fish Fry was virtual
For local hotel information, please visit Home of Purdue Hotels.
Questions?
Contact the Purdue Ag Alumni office at (765) 494-8593 or e-mail Danica Kirkpatrick at danica@purdue.edu.