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!

• Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Results
• Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Date
• Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Schedule
• Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Dates

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Results

Boating for a Cause

1. August 18, 2018: Emerald Coast Poker Run August 11, 2018. 29th Anniversary Party July 1, 2018: Sunrise Marine Beach Bash: Sunset Stampede/Cinco de Mayo: March 25, 2018.
2. The Emerald Coast Foundation, Fort Walton Beach, FL. An organization dedicated to investing in the Youth of Northwest Florida.

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.

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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.

Boat Week Events

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:

• 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

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Powerboats, fishing boats, pleasure boats, and all in between, will fill the waterways for one of the largest and most popular charity poker runs in the USA! Affectionately called “The Big One,” the Emerald Coast Poker Run has been held along the beautiful waters in and around Destin, Florida for over 25 years.

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Date

Boat Week events start with a bang Wednesday night, and continue to “The Big One” Poker Run party Saturday night. It is truly a week of excitement, boating, fun, and helping kids.

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Schedule

All proceeds from Emerald Coast Boat Week and Poker Run go to the recipient children’s charities of the Emerald Coast Foundation. This event was started 27 years ago to help the youth of our local area have a chance at a brighter future. Without the ECF, these kids would go without, and that is not acceptable to us.

Emerald Coast Foundation Poker Run 2018 Dates

As of Boat Week last year, the Emerald Coast Foundation has raised over $2.5 million dollars for our local kids in need. What an impact! This is a volunteer run event. There are no paid employees. Every penny goes to the kids. We do it out of love and dedication to our community and our kids. Please join us for the one and only ORIGINAL Emerald Coast Poker Run! Help us help the kids who need it most.