Rockin’ The Harbor Poker Run
The 2026 Rockin’ The Harbor Poker Run is returning to Baltimore June 11–14, 2026, bringing four days of high-performance boating, Chesapeake Bay poker run action, dock parties, bikini contests, and waterfront nightlife to Harbor East Marina. What started as a smaller regional event has rapidly grown into one of the East Coast’s most talked-about poker runs, combining offshore performance boats with the skyline atmosphere of downtown Baltimore and the nightlife of Fells Point.
The event schedule officially kicks off Thursday afternoon with dockside check-in at Harbor East Marina before participants head into nearby Fells Point for the welcome party at Barcocina. The night continues with the official after-party at The Horse You Came In On Saloon, one of the city’s most well-known nightlife destinations.
Friday features the optional Fun Run across portions of Baltimore Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. The first stop includes breakfast at Hard Yacht Cafe before participants continue to a pool party stop at Raw & Refine later in the afternoon. Throughout the day, Harbor East Marina transforms into a large dock party featuring DJ entertainment, sponsor displays, waterfront socializing, and one of the signature attractions of the weekend — the annual bikini contest.
Saturday serves as the main poker run day. After breakfast on the docks and a mandatory captain’s meeting, participating boats depart Harbor East Marina in organized waves divided by performance speed categories. Boats capable of 80 mph and above launch first, followed shortly after by the remaining field.
The official poker run route includes multiple “grab-a-chip-and-go” card stops throughout the harbor and Chesapeake Bay region before stopping for lunch at Red Eyes Dock Bar. The final stop of the run takes participants to a large raft-up gathering at Conquest Beach before the fleet returns to Baltimore for the evening festivities.
Saturday night concludes with the official awards dinner and dock party back at Harbor East Marina. Dinner service, poker hand presentations, awards, DJ entertainment, and dockside nightlife continue throughout the evening before many participants return to Fells Point for late-night after-parties.
Registration for the 2026 event currently starts at $899 for the Early Bird Captain’s Package, which includes entry for the captain and mate, Thursday and Friday events, Saturday poker run participation, meals, event shirts, and captain swag bags. Pricing increases later in the season, with final captain package pricing scheduled to reach $1,099 closer to the event date. Additional rider packages are also available.
Organizers have continued expanding the event each year, with previous editions attracting nearly 80 boats ranging from offshore catamarans and V-bottoms to large center consoles and custom performance builds. The combination of Baltimore’s skyline backdrop, Chesapeake Bay cruising, beach raft-ups, and nightlife-heavy schedule has helped Rockin’ The Harbor establish itself as one of the East Coast’s premier urban poker