Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018

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For the last 26 years, the Emerald Coast Poker Run has been making waves in Northwest Florida! Boat Week is a week long boating celebration on the Emerald Coast that rounds out with The Emerald Coast Poker Run. Benefiting the Emerald Coast Foundation, an organization that supports children’s charities and youth organizations in Okaloosa County, the Emerald Coast Poker Run and Boat Week events, have raised over 2 million dollars to date for its cause. Boat Week events and activities have been designed for the participation and enjoyment of the local community and all of our area visitors.
Events:
Tuesday August 7, 2018
@ 7 pm
Emerald Grande Mardi Gras Parade
Wednesday August 8, 2018
@ 6pm
AJ's on the Bayou presents Boat Week Blues, Brews, and BBQ
Thursday August 9, 2018
Miss Boat Week Bikini Contest at The Block
Thursday August 9, 2018
Sponsor Party at Floyd's Shrimp House
Friday August 10, 2018
Rockin the Docks Captains Party AJs Destin
Saturday August 11, 2018
@ 9am to 4pm
The Poker Run!
Saturday August 11, 208
@6-10
The Poker Run Party at the Emerald Coast Convention Center
August 12, 2018
All Day!!
Crab Island Roundup
Registration:
$295 per entry
Each Registrant will get:
1 weekend getaway for 2 at IP Casino Resort in Biloxi
Entry for 2 into ALL Boat Week Parties
2 Event t-shirts
The famous Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run cooler bag
and a chance to have the winning hand and win the best prizes of any poker run around!
Captain’s Bag will be available for pick up at the Ramada on Okaloosa Island during boat week. Days/Times TBD, please check back for additional details.
All registered captain’s must attend a safety meeting at locations/dates/times to be determined during Boat Week. Please check back for additional details.
This is a rain or shine event. Poker Run will only be canceled due to safety concerns posed by weather conditions. In the event the the Poker Run is canceled due to inclement weather, the Poker Run party will still go on uninterrupted barring any natural disasters.
Registration is a non-refundable donation to the Emerald Coast Foundation.
Registrants will receive periodic emails in the months and weeks leading up to boat week for event updates and additional information.
TO Register and/or For Tickets to Poker Run Party contact the link below or The Arc of the Emerald Coast at 850-863-1530 or ecfoundation@gmail.com

Stu Jones and the FPC members head out on the Friday fun run with 80 boats from Destin. A 25 mile run in beautiful weather for a great poker run. Poker Run 2017 footage. 2018 will be even better. Mark Your calendars for 2 weeks of Boating starting on August 8th 2018.

Emerald

It’s almost time for “The Big One” – for the uninitiated, that’s the Emerald Coast Poker Run. One of the largest and most popular charity poker runs in the nation, this boating extravaganza has been gracing the sparkling waters in and around Northwest Florida for more than 25 years. Let the countdown begin and get your boat (and yourself) ready for action: Exciting Boat Week events kick off Wednesday, August 7!

Stu Jones and the Florida Powerboat Club Members make their way in the middle of August through the beautiful gulf waters. Great sponsors Offlease Only, Merc.

Boating for a Cause

The Emerald Coast Foundation’s annual Emerald Coast Poker Run is a boater’s dream event, with powerboats, fishing boats, pleasure boats, and other watercraft taking to the waterways around Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, and Pensacola. On Saturday, August 10, boaters navigate to designated stops along the route. The week culminates with a Poker Run Party featuring poker, blackjack, a silent auction, all-you-can-eat food, and an open bar to celebrate the memories made on the water.

Proceeds from this volunteer-run charity event go to the Emerald Coast Foundation, which works to help fund children’s charities and youth organizations in Northwest Florida. Charities supported by the Foundation include The Arc of the Emerald Coast, Children in Crisis Inc., Eleanor J. Johnson Youth Center, and the All Sports Association. As of last year’s Boat Week, the Emerald Coast Foundation has raised more than $2.5 million with the Emerald Coast Poker Run and Boat Week events.

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Results

Boat Week Events

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Dates

From Wednesday’s Boat Week kickoff party through the Saturday night Poker Run finish party, the week is overflowing with exciting activities and events. Here’s a sample of what’s on the agenda:

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Date

  • Blues, Brews, and BBQ Party at AJ’s on the Bayou
  • Miss Boat Week Bikini Contest at The Block Fort Walton Beach
  • Sponsor Party at Floyd’s Shrimp House
  • Rockin’ the Docks Captains Party at AJ’s Destin
  • “The Big One” Poker Run – Stops open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Emerald Coast Poker Run Party at Emerald Coast Convention Center

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Schedule

Dates

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