mississippideepseafishingrodeo.com

Phone 228-596-6332

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The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo offers a Scholarship opportunity to local residents who meet the following qualifications: Female between the ages of 18-22 at the time of the rodeo; A graduating high school senior or enrolled (or will enroll) in an accredited, public Mississippi college, junior or community college or university in the fall semester; Available for rodeo activities during the dates of July 3rd through July 6th, a required minimum of 16 cumulative hours and provide own transportation; A first-time contestant;

Sell a minimum of $125 in boat raffle tickets (one book)

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The rodeo queen will receive a minimum of $1,000 scholarship and two (2) alternates will receive $ 500 each, and all others will receive $250 paid to the college.

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The MSDSFR Princess Pageant will be held at the event on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Barksdale Pavilion in the Gulfport Harbor. Participation during the event will be a consideration in the selection of winners. The pageant does not involve any swimwear.

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To obtain a contestant form contact Shirley Valdez, Pageant Coordinator @

228-596-6332.

All completed forms must be submitted to either your Mayor or Board of Supervisors office to be considered. Deadline for the forms to be submitted to their office is Friday, May 1st, 2026.

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No family member of the MSDSFR Directors will be allowed to participate in this pageant.

Any questions please contact Shirley Valdez, Pageant Coordinator 228-596-6332.