Pirates of the Warrior Poker Run

The Pirates of the Warrior Poker Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, on Holt Lake near Cottondale, Alabama. The event is hosted by Pirates of the Warrior and will run from noon to 3 p.m.
The event location is listed as 12420 Hide Away Lane, Cottondale, Alabama 35453, with the first stop taking place at Hide-Away-Harbor Marina on the Pirates of the Warrior barge. The event is public and open to participants on or off Facebook.
Registration is $10 per hand, with a 50/50 payout format. Participants will travel to multiple poker run stops around Holt Lake, collecting cards along the way. Anyone who visits all stops will receive an extra card.
The first stop is Hide Away Harbor Marina, scheduled from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The second stop is Eagle Cove, scheduled from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The third stop is Rocky Branch Buoy, scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The fourth stop is the buoy by the Glass House, scheduled from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The final stop returns to Hide Away Harbor, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The flyer also lists a dockside dice game called “Where Yahtzee Meets Roulette.” Rolls are $5 each, with players rolling two dice five times and adding the total for their score. Both the highest score and lowest score win through a 50/50 payout.
The event is promoted as a pirate-themed poker run on Holt Lake, with “Rollin’ on the River” played back at the first stop. Participants should follow the posted stop times and return by the listed deadline to remain eligible for the run and payout.