Events
Events in Grand Isle
Ready to compete in the Gulf against some of the top anglers in the world? Start off small at one of our many fishing rodeos held almost every weekend or cast your line during the oldest fishing tournament in the United States. Looking for something different? Come celebrate Mardi Gras, Easter, July 4th or Christmas with our small community that knows how to revel in big style.
2024 Calendar of Events
January
January 27 – Live Oak Tree Planting Event, 4 locations (Cheniere Playground, 90 West Park, Community Center and Port Commission Office) 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
February
February 11 – Independent Mardi Gras Parade, Starts corner of Blackberry & Highway 1 and ends at the end of Oak Lane, 1:00 PM
March
April
April 5-7 – Grand Isle Firemans’s Fair, Tarpon Pavilion
April 6 – Grand Isle Iris Tour, Lafitte Woods Nature Preserve, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May
May 1-4 – Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, Hurricane Hole
May 2-4 – Serenity by the Sea, Grand Isle High School
May 24 – Hurricane Hole Snapper Series
May 24-25 – 2nd Annual United Rentals Fishing Rodeo, Hurricane Hole
May 24-26 – Bloody Decks Rodeo, Wakeside Marina
May 25 – Grand Isle Islandwide Garage Sale at the Grand Isle Port, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team) https://grandisleevents.org/
June
June 5-8 – Swollfest, Grand Isle Marina
June 14-15 – Grand Isle Speckled Trout Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
June 21-22 – Creole Classic Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
June 28-29 – Wounded Warrior Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
June 28-30 – Southern Angler Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
July
July 6 – 4th of July celebration, Bridge Side, Chase Taylor Band, 10:00 pm to midnight
July 11-13 – Blue Boot Rodeo, Tarpon Pavilion, bluebootrodeo.com
July 18-20 – Island Strong Music Fest, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Visit Island Strong Music Fest
(If you are interested in becoming a vendor or want to contact the event organizers please email: islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com)
July 20 – FCA Youth Saltwater Series Rodeo, Bridge Side Maria
July 24-27 – Hurricane Hole Invitational
July 25-27 – Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Grand Isle Marina
August
August 2-3 – Dufrene’s Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
August 15-17 – Cut Off Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
August 23-24 – Ride the Bull Kayak Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
August 31 – Hurricane Hole Snapper Series
August 31 – 61th Original Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo, Labor Day Weekend,
Bridge Side Marina
September
TBA – Hargrove Foundation Reel ‘Em In Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
September 20-26 – Hurricane Hole Tuna and Swordfish Challenge
September 27-29 – Caminada Redfish Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
October
October 11-12 – GI Ladies Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina (Sponsored by the GI Community Development Team) https://grandisleevents.org/
November
December
December 1 – Starts our Christmas Tree Lighting and Programs Celebrations
Dates are subject to change. Other events will be added as soon as dates are confirmed. If you have any questions or doubts its always wise to check with event stations for more information.
For more information, please contact the Grand Isle Tourist Commission at:
985-787-2997 or email to: townofgrandisle@gmail.com
Grand Isle Info & Comm Center 985-787-2997
