Cape Coral Poker Run and Car Show Saturday
The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral invites the public out this weekend for the fourth annual Cape Coral Poker Run and Car Show, which kicks off and ends at Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park.
“We felt a need as a chamber to bring more of our events into the north Cape,” Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Special Events Director Michelle Russ said, adding that they know the area is more mid-Cape now. “It brings business in the north Cape that are members and broadens our wings a little bit.”
This year a car show was incorporated to draw more people out, while turning it into a longer, all-day event.
Although they have had their fair share of challenges, especially last year with Hurricane Ian, the event brings people out and into businesses.
Activities will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, with breakfast at Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park, 35 N.E. Pine Island Road, as well as registration.
The Poker Run will start at 10:30 a.m.
The event will feature five poker run stops:
• Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park/Latitude 78 Bar & Grille, 35 N.E. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
• Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon, 2121 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
• The Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia
• Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill, 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral
• First Round Draft, 1217 Del Prado Blvd., S, Cape Coral
Registration for the Poker Run is $25 per rider, $35 for rider with passenger and $10 for each additional passenger. The registration is $25 for the car show entry and $35 for the car show entry and poker run. Bikes and cars are welcome.
Registration for both the Poker Run and Car Show can be found HERE or the day of the event. Individuals can also call Russ at 239-549-6900, extension 111.
The proceeds from the event will benefit Lee Collier Honor Flight.
“They will be onsite that day as well,” Russ said.
The after-party, which will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. will include live music, vendors and prizes.
The Car Show will feature different prize categories – Best in Show, Best Classic Car, Most Unique Car and People’s Choice.
Prize packages will also be given for the Poker Run for the top three hands and the worst hand.
“We encourage people to come out,” Russ said.