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July 2, 2015In 1948, a couple guys decided that they wanted to hold a tarpon fishing tournament in the Gulf of Mexico’s ripe waters. So they got together for an afternoon drink at Crip’s Bar in Golden Meadow, organized their efforts and the Golden Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo was born.
Now 67 years later, the rodeo is still going strong – one of the most prestigious and anticipated annual rodeos in the area each summer.
This year’s event is set for July 2-4 at its usual spot at Moran’s Marina in Fourchon. The 2015 rodeo figures to be bigger and better than ever, thanks to some recent rebranding and a first – an all-new air conditioned rodeo tent that will allow anglers and spectators the comforts of enjoying the event in 70-degree temperatures when on land.
Sure, the fishing may be the star of the show for the three-day weekend. But it’s just one cog in a three-day span that is filled with food, prizes, live bands and family fun that can be enjoyed by both men and women of all ages – even if one has no desire at all to drop a cork into the water.
The event will crown champions in multiple categories.
“I encourage everyone to come out to the rodeo for the great music, food and drinks, all while enjoying our local sportsman’s paradise – all under the rodeo’s new air-conditioned tent,” 2015 Rodeo Admiral Eddie Callais said.
“We expect a great turnout,” added Brennan Matherne, the Golden-Meadow-Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo Board Secretary.
