Grand Isle during Tarpon Rodeo?

[Reggoh]

My company has a camp down in Grand Isle that employees can use and I'm trying to schedule for next summer. The only dates available are July 24-30... I'm pretty sure the Tarpon Rodeo will be from July 23-26.

Our camp is in the area behind Bridgeside Marina. The Marina seems like it would probably be a big party spot but maybe not? The camp is the farthest camp Southwest of Bridgeside so it is fairly secluded and definitely away from the main part of the island. I've heard that Tarpon Rodeo gets pretty wild but have never been there so I don't know where all the partying happens. Do any of you that have been there during that time think that would be an OK family environment??

[Lake Chuck Duck]

From what I have seen, lots of kids stuff during the day including kid specific stuff at the event tent. However, when you see that sun going down, lock the kids up inside and shut the blinds!! lol, at this tell your wife you need to go to the "supermarket" for about 3 hours

[tboy]

I'd go if that was the only weekend open. You can stay away from the majority of the bs. Good thing about Bridgeside is you don't have far to travel once on island. But if you need to go anywhere further onto the island, traffic will be a nightmare.

[PUREBAY2200]

What age is your family??
They have a pretty rough and wild crowd.
It's more of an 18+ event in my opinion.
The streets are packed with people, the crowds are all drunk.
Don't get me wrong I've been a part of it before.
I think of u stay at the camp and make it a family event your ok, but if u venture out be prepared to use "ear-muffs" and "blinders"

[Reggoh]

Family is preschool and elementary school ages... Just got an email that July 4th - 9th is available so I think I'm going to go the safe route... I'll just buy some fireworks.

[PUREBAY2200]

There ya go!
4th of july is a nice time.
The fireworks end up being a competition lol
Y'all will have a blast and be much safer!

[eman]

Da tarpon makes bourbon st seem like church if your at sand dollar after dark on fri / sat night.

[simplepeddler]

Originally Posted by Reggoh

Family is preschool and elementary school ages... Just got an email that July 4th - 9th is available so I think I'm going to go the safe route... I'll just buy some fireworks.

You won't need many....Bridgeside has an awesome firework display.....

You must work for Newtron?

If so......datz a niiiiccceeee camp

[Reggoh]

Originally Posted by simplepeddler

You won't need many....Bridgeside has an awesome firework display.....



You must work for Newtron?



If so......datz a niiiiccceeee camp

Yes I work for Newtron... Ive been in the smaller camp but this will be my first time in the bigger camp... Cant wait!!


Sent from my fruity phone

[Bdub]

I think I'll need to experience the tarpon rodeo before I turn 30 haha