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A full schedule of events for the Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo has been announced!
The fishing rodeo, which has been a community staple since 1948, will take place at the new Fourchon Pavillion from June 29- July 1, 2023. This event is family-friendly, so everyone is welcome to come soak in the sun and enjoy a weekend of fishing, live music, and fun!
2023 Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo Schedule of Events
- Thursday, July 29, 2023
- Fishing begins at safelight
- Friday, June 30, 2023
- 1:00 p.m: Scales, Food, Bar, and Tent open
- 5:00 p.m: King of the Catch judging
- 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m: King of the Catch tasting
- 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m: Live music by The Band Orange
- 7:00 p.m: Scales close
- 9:00 p.m: King of the Catch awards
- 11:00 p.m: Tent closes
- Saturday, July 1, 2023
- 1:00 p.m: Scales, Food, Bar, and Tent open
- 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m: Boiled shrimp dinners
- 4:00 p.m: Scales for Children’s Division close
- 5:00 p.m: Scales for all other divisions close
- 6:00 p.m: Auction
- 7:00 p.m: Awards
- 8:30 p.m: Raffle drawings and door prizes
- 9:00 p.m: Live music by Shorts in December
- 12:00 a.m: Tent closes
Tickets are now available for purchase for the Adult Rodeo, Child Rodeo, Boiled Shrimp Lunch, Tarpon Package, King of the Catch Cook-Off Entry, and King of the Catch Tasting Bracelet. Tickets may be purchased here. For more information about the upcoming event, please visit the Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo Facebook or website.
