2026 MADISONVILLE GAR RODEO
July 24-25, 2026
The 2026 Madisonville Gar Rodeo will be held Friday July 24- Saturday July 25
at the Madisonville Park in Madisonville, LA.
Gar Rodeo Pageant
Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Madisonville Gar Rodeo Pageant!
Boys and Girls Children's Pageant for ages 0-5 years old.
This year we have also added Teen (13-16) & Miss (17-20) Queen Divisions.
Click below for registration and more details.
Become a Vendor
Vendor Registration is now open!!
Vendor space is very limited. Vendors will apply, but are not guaranteed a vendor spot. All applications will be reviewed, and a limited number of vendors will be selected. Payment is not required until you are selected.
Title Sponsor
"Reel" Fun Kid Zone
Thank you to our Title Sponsor Crump Fuel!!
We appreciate the support and generosity of Brent Crump, and everyone at Crump Fuel, for their commitment to our event.
"Reel" Fun Kid Zone
"Reel" Fun Kid Zone
The Madisonville Gar Rodeo is fun for the entire family. Bring the kids to enjoy our Reel Fun Kid Zone that features the splash pad, playground, games, and more.
4th Annual Jambalaya Cook-off
4th Annual Jambalaya Cook-off
If you think you make the best Jambalaya around, put it to the test at the 4th Annual MGR Jambalaya Cook-off. Includes a Judges' Choice Champion and a People's Choice Champion. Registration will open soon.
Our 2025 Overall Winner: Team Skint Back
195.6 lbs Gar in the Adult Jug Division
Team Skint Back
2025 Division Winners
Open Jug
Open Jug
Open Jug
Team Skint Back 195.6 lbs
Team Skint Back 143.5 lbs
Hunter Wheat 138.9 lbs
Pole
Open Jug
Open Jug
Misty Cox 70 lbs
Dylan Stewart 62 lbs
Jesse Picone 48.9 lbs
Catfish
Open Jug
Catfish
Team Skint Back 43.3 lbs
Team Scofish 38.6 lbs
Stevie Penn 35.87 lbs
Youth
Open Jug
Catfish
Lucas Talley 105.3 lbs
Dylan Wall 99.9 lbs
Brandon Davis 80 lbs
Kids
Bowfishing
Bowfishing
Tatum Pocorobba 86.1 lbs
Carter Strunc 66.8 lbs
Cason Strunc 61.3 lbs
Bowfishing
Bowfishing
Bowfishing
Jonathan Parker 39.1 lbs
Shawn Sanders 30.2 lbs
Tristen and Nick 21.7 lbs
Divisions
Open Jug Division
Youth Division (10-15yr)
Open Jug Division
Pole Division
Youth Division (10-15yr)
Open Jug Division
Youth Division (10-15yr)
Youth Division (10-15yr)
Youth Division (10-15yr)
Kids Division (4-9yr)
Kids Division (4-9yr)
Youth Division (10-15yr)
Catfish Division
Kids Division (4-9yr)
Bowfishing Divsion
Bowfishing Divsion
Kids Division (4-9yr)
Bowfishing Divsion
Congratulations To our 2024 raffle winners!!
Casey Loyd won the Wise Arms AR-15 rifle donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Scott Hughes won the TR Silver Eagle 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Scott Hughes won the TR Silver Eagle 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Scott Hughes won the TR Silver Eagle 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Scott Hughes won the TR Silver Eagle 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Scott Hughes won the TR Silver Eagle 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Noah Marquez won the Taurus 9mm Pistol donated by Mike Arnold-JMA Consulting
Scott Hughes won the TR Silver Eagle 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by American Hunter in Covington, LA
Nicole York won the One Night Stay at The Stables by Giddy Up Bed and Breakfast
Nicole York won the One Night Stay at The Stables by Giddy Up Bed and Breakfast
Nicole York won the One Night Stay at The Stables by Giddy Up Bed and Breakfast
Nicole York won the One Night Stay at The Stables by Giddy Up Bed and Breakfast
Jamie Williams won the Samsung 65" TV donated by Mike Arnold -JMA Consulting
Nicole York won the One Night Stay at The Stables by Giddy Up Bed and Breakfast
Jamie Williams won the Samsung 65" TV donated by Mike Arnold -JMA Consulting
Live Auction
Nicole York won the One Night Stay at The Stables by Giddy Up Bed and Breakfast
Jamie Williams won the Samsung 65" TV donated by Mike Arnold -JMA Consulting
Kenny Derks had the winning bid of $1,100 for the original canvas paining of the 2024 Madisonville Gar Rodeo Artwork by Rita F. Bridges Art.
Proceeds earned from the live auction will be donated to our beneficiary.
How We Make An Impact
Joyful Noise
With money raised at the 2024 Madisonville Gar Rodeo, we were able to donate $10,000 to New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center in order to purchase a new Audio & Speaker system for their arena.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Boxes
With a $9,000 donation from the 2024 Madisonville Gar Rodeo, the St. Tammany Cancer Center Transportation Program was able to provide gas cards to 360 patients to help provide them with the funds to travel to and from treatments.
Merry Christmas!!
With donations from the 2024 Madisonville Gar Rodeo, and other sponsors in the community, we were able to help 30 families during Christmas by distributing over 400 Christmas presents to 77 kids.
Light Up the Riverfront
Donations form the 2024 Madisonville Gar Rodeo were used to sponsor the Christmas Lights displayed on the riverfront of the Tchefuncte River, and at the Madisonville Ball Park.
Donations
It is not easy putting this event together...and it 's not cheap, either. If you would like to donate to the Madisonville Gar Rodeo through Casey Cares Community Charities it will assist in the financial support of growing this event. All money not spent on the overhead expenses of this event will be added to our charity donation. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your generosity!.
