Who’s ready for the Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run? This annual event, held each August, is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. This parade meets poker game is a family-friendly event that raises thousands of dollars each year. If you plan to be in Crystal Beach in early August, you can be part of this fun community happening.
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What is a Golf Cart Poker Run?
Once a year, the entire town comes together for a day of family fun to support local heroes in the Golf Cart Poker Run. Locals and visitors decorate golf carts and embark on a parade starting at Jose Cantina and ending at Stingeree with a silent auction. Along the way, participants stop at designated local businesses to pick up a poker card. At the end of the poker run, the golf cart with the best poker hand wins a trophy and bragging rights. Along the parade route, folks line up to cheer, wave, and get in on some water gun fun.
Over the last few years, the event has raised over $100,000 for local schools, volunteer firefighters, and various other community projects.
How to Participate
Groups, families, and individuals are invited to register for the Golf Cart Poker Run. The registration fee is $35 per person and includes a T-shirt. After you’ve registered, you will decide how to decorate your golf cart. Be sure to put your best effort into the decorations, as there are awards to be won! You could win first place, second place, third place, the awardfor traveling the furthest, the award for the largest team, and the award for the best poker hand.
If you don’t have a golf cart, you can always rent one (more information on rentals below).
For those who don’t want to enter the Golf Cart Poker Run, you can line up along the parade route and cheer for your favorite cart!
Golf Cart Poker Run Ideas
Go all out and make the most of your golf cart entry. You can opt for a simple theme, such as a tropical luau, or go all out and build a miniature float. Here are a few fun theme ideas:
- famous characters
- popular movies
- beach theme
- sports theme
- school spirit
- patriotic theme
- holiday theme
If you need a few more good ideas, browse through last year’s winners or head over to Pinterest for creative inspiration.
Where to Rent a Golf Cart?
If you do not have a golf cart of your own, you can always rent one. There are several golf cart rental companies in Crystal Beach for you to choose from. After the poker run is over, you can enjoy the benefit of having a golf cart during your stay. It is the perfect way to buzz around the peninsula. Zip to the beach for a day in the sun or coast to your favorite spot for a bite to eat.
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Book Your Crystal Beach Vacation Rental
At Swedes Real Estate, we offer a fantastic selection of vacation rentals in various shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking for a rental for two or planning to bring the entire family, we have you covered. Families love our rentals with private pools and pet-friendly homes. Join us in early August for summer fun and golf cart excitement. Start making your plans today!