The two-day fishing tournament and free block party will raise funds to support local veterans, first responders and their families.
Hook’em for Heroes brings the Gulf Coast together for a great weekend while standing behind the veterans and first responders who serve our communities.”— Kenneth Harshbarger, CEO, Millcrick CharityPASS CHRISTIAN, MS, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Hook’em for Heroes is set to unite anglers, families, businesses, and music enthusiasts in Pass Christian, Mississippi, on September 11–12, 2026, for a two-day fishing competition and a complimentary public block party aimed at benefiting local veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and their families.
Sponsored by Nine Toes Brewing Company and Alligator Mike Promotions, this year’s event offers live music, food and beverages, vendor booths, raffle prizes, and activities for the whole family.
The festivities kick off Friday, September 11, with a 6 p.m. captains’ meeting for the fishing tournament, followed by live music, food, and drinks.
On Saturday, September 12, the free public block party runs from 1 to 10 p.m. at Nine Toes Brewing Company in Pass Christian. Tournament weigh-in stations open from 3 to 6 p.m., and the champion will be revealed at 7 p.m.
Headliners for the 2026 musical lineup include JJ Grey & Mofro, Marc Broussard, Cedric Burnside, Honey Island Swamp Band, Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous, and Dexter Danos Band.
“Hook’em for Heroes began as a fishing tournament, but it has grown into an event that brings the entire community together,” said Kenneth A. Harshbarger, chief executive officer of Millcrick Charity. “It gives people a chance to enjoy a great weekend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast while standing behind the veterans and first responders who serve our communities.”
Millcrick Charity, a Mississippi-based 501(c)(3) public charity, organizes Hook’em for Heroes. Proceeds from tournament entries, sponsorships, donations, and event activities go toward supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of local veterans and first responders, as well as providing aid to their families in times of need.
Companies and organizations can get involved through various sponsorship tiers and custom options, such as backing the tournament weigh-in, captains’ dinner, first-responder tribute, and merchandise bags.
Saturday’s block party is free to attend. Fishing tournament registration, sponsorship details, and full event information are available at https://hookemheroes.com.
About Millcrick Charity
Millcrick Charity is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to honoring the courage, sacrifice and service of veterans, active military members, first responders and their families. Through Hook’em for Heroes and other community-supported efforts, the organization works to provide meaningful resources and assistance to local heroes and their families.
KENNETH ALLEN HARSHBARGER
Millcrick Charity
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