All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

All-you-can-eat fish fry set for Oct. 3 in Buckhannon; advance tickets still available

The Almost Heaven BBQ Bash will host an all-you-can-eat fish fry Oct. 3 at the Peak Pavilion in Buckhannon, serving whiting, fries, hushpuppies and more from 4–7 p.m.; advance tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children.

Seafood lovers can get an all-you-can-eat meal in downtown Buckhannon on Friday, Oct. 3, when the Almost Heaven BBQ Bash hosts a fall fish fry at the Peak Pavilion.

The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Peak Pavilion (BiCentennial Inn — 90 East Main Street). A limited number of advance tickets remain at $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger. Adult tickets at the door will be $25; children remain $10.

Attendees will be served whiting cooked on site, French fries, hushpuppies, corn on the cob, dessert and bottled water. Takeout meals will be offered at the same prices; they are not all-you-can-eat but will include a generous portion.

Guests can sit and relax at the Peak Pavilion. Soft drinks and adult beverages will be available for purchase at the outdoor bar.

The fish fry is a fundraiser for the 2026 Almost Heaven BBQ Bash and will help fund new activities planned for the weekend of June 18-20, 2026, in the Jawbone Park area of downtown Buckhannon.

Advance tickets are available at Mama Roma’s Italian Restaurant and The BiCentennial Inn. They also can be ordered online at www.almostheavenbbqbash.com by clicking on “Fish Fry” with payment via PayPal or credit card.

For more information, call toll-free 866-710-7600.

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