09/04/2026
Hogan Kaiser
GOOD EVENING FAMILY AND FRIENDS ROCKIN ON THE RIVER RE-CAP
BRENT AYMOND 8/29/26
The hardest part of concluding an event is ensuring that we express gratitude to every single person, business, friend, stranger, and family member who contributed to its success. Mr. Brent shared a heartfelt thank-you post the day after the event, expressing his sincere appreciation, ROR as a whole would also like to thank everyone for their support in any capacity.
Every recipient is supported by a dedicated team whose efforts significantly contribute to the event's success. Mr. Brent's team truly delivered, and I would like to extend special thanks to Hannah Aymond and Dream Team Six for their invaluable help and participation.
Rockin on the River is a non-profit organization founded to support those in need within our community. This was our 11th annual event and 19th benefit overall. Certain individuals have become regular participants because they consistently bring out the best in us and help each event run more smoothly. Thanks, from the ROR Team to the following:
Big AL- KBON 101.1 Big Al- DJ and MC
Aaron Neely- Auctioneer
Stephan Broussard- Imperial Sound
St Landry Parish Sheriff- Bobby Guidroz
Carol Snyder and Larry Martinez- Refrigerated Truck and ICE
Sally Mckinney and her crew- Leader and Organizer of Motorcycle Run
Dana & Georgie Ellis and their crew- Coke and B**r Trailer.
Atchafalaya Arms- Phillip and Megan Ellis
We began our event with Father Henry blessing the bikes and jeeps as they took off down Hwy 190. Father Henry then led the crowd in prayer, followed by The Pledge of Allegiance and our nation's National Anthem. The aroma of the wild game filled the air, the pots were rolling, and the day was underway. It was hot, but the crowd's spirits and generosity were truly remarkable! THE LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION RAISED OVER $50,000, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!
THE CLOSING BAND X-CHANGE, LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING IF YOU MISSED THOSE GUYS, THEN YOU REALLY MISSED SOMETHING! THEY WERE PHENOMENAL!!
WE HAD 14 REGISTERED COOK TEAMS
1ST PLACE WINNERS WERE QUALITY CARE
2ND PLACE WINNERS PB1 TO PB2 CHIEF
3RD PLACE RUSTY'S WARRIORS
PEOPLES CHOICE WAS QUALITY CARE
B**R DRINKING TROPHY WAS WILD!!!!!!!!
TWO TEAMS BATTLED IT OUT UNTILL 7PM
IT ENDED IN A TIE BETWEEN
BOBBY ST ROMAIN "CUSTOM METAL SERVICES" AND
THE CORNHOLIO'S BETWEEN THE TWO TEAM THEY BOUGHT 50 CASES OF B**R!!!!!!!!!!!! IN THE END IT ENDED IN A TIE, THEY WILL SHARE IN THE GLORY AND DISPLAY THE TROPHY AT TOBY'S IN OPELOUSAS!
Our Karaoke Finale Winner was Olivia Voss- She scored 2pts less than perfect, singing Love on the Brain
Thank you to all participants, judges and finalist for your support and participation during the KARAOKE CONTEST AND FINALE!
Ultimately, it is your contributions, time, and efforts—no matter the size—that make these events a success!
Thank you all on behalf of Whitetails, ROR, and the entire Aymond Family!
