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JULY 16- 18, 2026

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LIVE MUSIC * FOOD * ARTS & CRAFTS * FUNDRAISER FOR GRAND ISLE *

The fifth annual Island Strong Music Fest celebrates Grand Isle’s recovery with a live music festival on July 16-18, 2026! This three-day festival features amazing live music, food, craft booths and various other vendors!

Support Grand Isle Through the Island Strong Music Fest

We are currently seeking community members and local businesses who are willing to support the events and activities associated with the Island Strong Music Fest. Giving back to our community is our top priority, and every donation received goes directly toward supporting and sustaining projects throughout the Island—helping Grand Isle continue to rebuild, grow, and thrive for both residents and visitors.

With your partnership, we can continue providing meaningful support to the many projects and initiatives that rely on this funding. Sponsoring the Island Strong Music Fest also offers your business a unique opportunity for recognition and advertising to the thousands of visitors who attend the festival each year, helping make the event a continued success while showcasing your commitment to the community.

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY!

MUSIC LINEUP

2026 MUSIC LINEUP

THURSDAY

(Gates Open at 4:30pm)

FRIDAY 

(Gates Open at 11am)

SATURDAY

(Gates Open at 11am)
5- 8PM  3rd Street
8:30- 11:30pm  Junior Lacrosse

 
11:30- 1pm  Waylon Thibodaux
1:30- 3:00pm  Aaron Foret
3:30- 5pm  R&R Smokin Foundation
5:30- 7pm  Chase Tyler
7- 8pm  Auction
8- 9:30pm  Shorts in December
10:00- 12am  The Chee Weez 
 
11:30- 1pm  Tet Dur
1:30- 3:30pm  Dustin Lee Guedry
4- 6:00pm  Damon Troy
& Louisiana Beat
6:30- 8:30pm Ryan Foret
& Foret Tradition
9- 11:30pm  Groovy 7 

 
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GET YOUR TICKETS

AT THE DOOR DONATION

Location: Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion at

4500 Tarpon Rodeo Drive

Thursday to Saturday, July 16-18, 2026

$10.00 –  Thursday 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm
$20.00 – Friday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
$20.00 – Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
$45.00 – Weekend Bracelet
12 and under are free.

Payment methods: Cash, Venmo or PayPal. ATM onsite

(No outside food or drinks may be brought in the festival.  We will have lots of food, alcohol and arts/crafts vendors.)

BE A VENDOR 

Download and fill out the applications and email your filled out form to islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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POSTER & T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST!

You are invited to submit an entry for the 5th Annual Island Strong Music Fest Poster & T-Shirt Design Contest! We are seeking creative, artistic designs that capture the spirit of Grand Isle and the Island Strong Music Fest experience. 

CONTEST GUIDELINES

 

  • No entry fee required to participate

  • Entry deadline: May 1, 2026 - Entries must be delivered  to the Town of Grand Isle at 170 Ludwig Lane, Grand Isle, La. 70358 -Attn: Bonnie Pizani

  • Please submit entries in a clear plastic sleeve (available at most art supply stores) or email photocopy of it to islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com

  • Winning artwork will be announced on Monday 5/4/26 through our Facebook page

  • Each artist may submit one entry only

  • No black & white designs - colorful mediums preferred

  • NO computer-generated artwork

  • Artwork size must be 18" x 24"

  • Design must be suitable for poster and t-shirt reproduction

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