
Summer Family Activities in Jefferson Parish
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The International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, established in 1928, is the oldest fishing tournament in the United States.
Held annually on the last weekend of July, this prestigious event, often called the “grand-daddy of fishing rodeos,” attracts anglers and spectators across the nation to the charming island of Grand Isle. Over three days, the island's population swells as fishing enthusiasts compete for impressive catches and enjoy the festivities!
Thursday, July 24 - Saturday, July 26, 2025
The International Tarpon Rodeo takes place on Grand Isle
Tournament Registration can be completed on Eventbrite or by filling out this form and sending it in with your registration check.
Whether you’re an angler or a spectator, you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun! Check out the event schedule below:
11am: Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion opens to the public (including registration, vendor booths, and food and drinks)
11am-6pm: Scales open for weigh-in for children and adult divisions at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
11am-2pm: children’s crab race registration
2pm: Children’s crab race at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
7pm: Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Party (open to the public, includes free boiled shrimp plates)
6pm-10pm: Music at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
11am: Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion opens to the public (including registration, vendor booths, and food and drinks)
11am-6pm: Scales open for weigh-in for children and adult divisions at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
11am-2pm: Children’s crab race registration
12pm-4pm: DJ and activities at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
2pm: Children’s crab race at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
6pm-10pm: Music at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
11am: Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion opens to the public (including registration, vendor booths, and food and drinks)
11am-2pm: Scales open for weigh-in for children’s division at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion, children’s crab race registration
11am-6pm: Scales open for weigh-in for adult divisions at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
12pm-4pm: DJ and activities at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
2pm: Children’s crab race at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion, children’s division fishing tournament scales close
3pm: Children’s division fishing tournament awards ceremony
6pm: Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo scales close
6pm-8pm: Music at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavillion
8:30pm: Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo award ceremony
9pm: $10,000 grand prize drawing