Lake Spokane Best Hand Run

The 1st Annual Lake Spokane Best Hand Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Lake Spokane, also known locally as Long Lake, near Nine Mile Falls, Washington. The event is a boat poker run fundraiser supporting local 4th of July community festivities and celebrations.

The event invites boaters to cruise to designated dock stops around the lake, collect playing cards, and compete for the best poker hand. Participants may purchase multiple hands, with no limit on the number of hands allowed. Pre-registration pricing lists one hand for $10 or two hands for $15, with additional hands also available the day of the event.

The run is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with card collection taking place at designated docks throughout Lake Spokane. The event format calls for boaters to visit the stops, collect cards, and return with their poker hands for scoring. A guaranteed winner payout of $500 is listed for the event.

The fundraiser is designed to help support local Independence Day festivities, including fireworks, family activities, and community celebration expenses. Organizers describe the event as a fun day on the water built around boating, community support, and the chance to win prizes.

The public Facebook listing identifies the event as the Lake Spokane Best Hand Run, hosted by Kasey Jeanell Watson, with the location listed as TBD / Long Lake, Nine Mile Falls, Washington.