Gator Poker Run

The 23rd Annual Gator Boat Poker Run is scheduled for June 20, 2026, on Missouri’s Gasconade River, bringing together performance boaters, river enthusiasts, families, and supporters for a day focused on boating, fundraising, and community involvement.

The annual event has become a longtime summer tradition for regional boating enthusiasts, combining organized river activity with charitable fundraising efforts that directly benefit the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Family Care Fund. Organizers stated that all proceeds raised during the 2026 event will go toward helping families facing medical challenges while their children receive treatment.

Participants attending the Gator Boat Poker Run can expect a full day on the river featuring performance boats, social gatherings, raffle opportunities, event merchandise, and opportunities to connect with fellow boaters from across the Midwest boating community. Organizers are also encouraging attendees to view a short event video showcasing the impact the fundraiser has made for local families over the years.

In addition to attending the poker run itself, supporters will have multiple ways to participate in the fundraiser throughout the event weekend. Organizers are currently accepting raffle item donations and additional charitable contributions, while volunteers and sponsors are also being welcomed as planning efforts continue leading up to the June event date.

Event apparel and exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase, with proceeds contributing directly to the fundraiser. Organizers noted that raffle ticket sales and donated raffle prizes remain a major part of the event’s annual fundraising efforts.

Additional information regarding schedules, registration details, and event logistics is expected to be released closer to the event date. Organizers encouraged anyone interested in donating raffle items or supporting the fundraiser to contact the event team directly through the shop at 636-364-4033.