July 17–19, 2025
Come Support Grand Isle!
The fourth annual Island Strong Music Fest celebrates Grand Isle’s resilience as a community with a live music festival on July 17-19, 2025
If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor please email: islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com
Location
The Island Strong Music Fest will take place on Thursday to Saturday, July 17-19, 2025, at the Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion at 4500 Tarpon Rodeo Drive in Grand Isle.
(No outside food or drinks may be brought in the festival. We will have lots of food, alcohol and arts/crafts vendors.)
Pre Event Donation
Monday to Friday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (purchase by July 16th)
All payments must be made in person at the office. No Venmo or PayPal transactions will be accepted unless completed in person.
Bracelets cannot be picked up by anyone other than the purchaser. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
(NO CASH FOR PRESALE)
$45.00 – Three Day Weekend Pass
Save $5 and Skip the Line!
We will have a side gate area where you can access with pre-paid bracelets
Come support Grand Isle’s Recovery!
At Event Donation
Location: Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion at 4500 Tarpon Rodeo Drive
Thursday to Saturday, July 17-19, 2025
$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.)
The fourth annual Island Strong Music Fest is a three-day festival featuring live music, food, craft booths and various other vendors that will support Grand Isle’s recovery from Hurricane Ida.
Thank you to our Sponors:
Evers Group
Luhr Crosby, LLC
S/F V Hammerheads LLC
Golden Motors LLC
Travel Smart
AccuTrans
Falgoust Dirt Works
Black Golden Ranch, LLC
A&R, Floor Center, Inc.
Madere & Sons Towing
Hugg & Hall Equipment
REC Marine Logistics, LLC
Delatte Plastic Surgery, Skin Care & Wellness
Pelican Waste & Debris, LLC
Riley John’s Blue Boot Foundation
Sheriff Lopinto
Senator Patrick Connick
Island Realty – Rentals & Real Estate
Support Grand Isle Through the Island Strong Music Fest
Grand Isle has faced many challenges in recent years—from the impacts of COVID-19 to the devastation of Hurricane Ida. As we continue rebuilding our levees, addressing drainage issues, restoring our sports complex, and tackling other critical projects, one thing remains clear: we can accomplish anything together with the support of people who care about this island.
We are actively seeking members and businesses in and around our community to help support the Island Strong Music Fest and its mission. Your contributions will directly fund essential projects that keep Grand Isle thriving, ensuring a brighter future for residents and visitors alike.
By partnering with us, you’re not only making a difference—you’re also gaining the opportunity to showcase your business to thousands of festival attendees who help make this event a success. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more resilient Grand Isle.
Join us in keeping Grand Isle strong.
Become a sponsor today!
MUSIC LINEUP
Thursday, July 17
(Gates open at 4:30 pm)
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
3rd Street
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Danny Jr. & Shinesoul
Friday, July 18
(Gates open at 11:00 pm)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Roger Dowdy
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Ross Grisham & Friends
4:00 pm to 6:00
Swampland Revival
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Caleb Lapeyrouse & The Drivers
9:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Peyton Falgout Band
Saturday, July 19
(Gates open at 11:00 pm)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Ben Ragsdale
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
Aaron Foret Band
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
JP Bourgeois Band
6:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Auction
7:45 pm to 9:30 pm
Shorts in December
9:45 pm to 11:30 pm
Clay Cormier & The Highway Boys
FOOD
Tuna Tacos
Muffulettas
Shrimp Pasta
BBQ Shrimp & Grits
Crab Cake Alfredo
Fried Surf & Turf – 1 crab cake on a bed of linguini surrounded by fried shrimp, fried soft-shell shrimp, and fried nuggets of filet mignon, then topped with alfredo sauce
Seafood sliders duo with 1 side – 1 shrimp cake slider & 1 crab cake slider
Sampler plate with 1 side – Shrimp pasta, 1 shrimp cake slider, fried shrimp & fried soft-shell shrimp
fries, homemade coleslaw, or bacon man-n-cheese
Bacon wrapped burritos: crawfish, shrimp, crab, chicken
Desserts: bacon wrapped burritos, strawberry or apple pie with glazed icing, with cinnamon and sugar
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
Chicken nuggets
Kettle Corn
Pork skins
Flavored lemonade
Boudoin links
Pulled pork
Meat Pies
Chicken crack
Boudoin egg rolls
Loaded fries
Chicken tenders
Sliders
Island Strong Music Fest was organized by the town of Grand Isle, Councilman Brian Barthelemy, his wife Dana Barthelemy and Matt Rivere to help in the island’s recovery. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact the festival at islandstrongmusicfest@gmail.com.
Become a Sponsor or Vendor!
We can use your support! Click here for the sponorship form:
Music Fest Sponsorship form
Arts and Crafts Vendor Application Form
Thank you!
Thank you Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors: $10,000.00
Evers & Sons, Inc.
Luhr Crosby, LLC
Silver Sponsors: $5,000:
S/F V Hammerheads, LLC
Bronze Sponsors: $2,500
Golden Motors, LLC
Travel Smart – Michelle Atchley
AccuTrans
Falgoust Dirt Works
Black Golden Ranch, LLC
A&R Floor Center, Inc.
Pelican Waste & Debris, LLC
Camp Lollipop
Martin Fax Worx
Cycle World of Houma
Sponsors: $1,000
Madere & Sons Towing
Hugg & Hall Equipment
REC Marine Logistics, LLC
Delatte Plastic Surgery, Skin Care & Wellness
Riley John’s Blue Boot Foundation
Kelly & Rosie Besson
Contribution Sponsor: $500.00
Sheriff Lopinto
Senator Patrick Connick
Island Realty – Rentals & Real Estate
Equipment Donors:
Hugg & Hall Equipment Company