Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Billed as the largest family friendly fishing rodeo in the world, Gulfport's event promises fun for everyone—fisher or otherwise. Celebrating 72 years in 2019, the rodeo has mushroomed into a festival featuring fireworks, fishing, fellowship, vendors, and various other sorts of fun. Contestants fish Gulf waters for days, competing for cash and prizes in thirty categories covering both saltwater and freshwater fish. In previous years, records for tuna, shark and flounder have been broken at the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. This event attracts an average of 50,000 people every year, and even made the cover of Sports Illustrated. From noon daily at Jones Park on Highway 90. $5 daily admission, $15 armband covers all four days. mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com