Topps Clear Lake Poker Run

The 41st Annual TOPPS Clear Lake Calcutta & Poker Run is scheduled for June 5-6, 2026, in the Clear Lake and Kemah area of Texas, continuing one of the Gulf Coast’s longest-running offshore performance boating traditions. Hosted by TOPPS Clear Lake — short for Texas Offshore Performance Powerboat Squadron — the annual event is expected to attract offshore catamarans, V-bottoms, center consoles, and high-performance pleasure boats from across Texas and neighboring Gulf Coast states.

Organizers recently confirmed the official 2026 poker run schedule, which begins Friday evening, June 5, with the Calcutta Party hosted by Kip Rose beginning at 6:30 p.m. The weekend’s on-water activities continue Saturday morning with breakfast and the Captain’s Meeting held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at BARge 295 before participating boats depart for the poker run route.

The first official poker run stop on Saturday will be O'Neil's Bar & Grill from 11:00 a.m. until noon, followed by the second stop at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The final destination for the 2026 run will be Moody Gardens, where participants will gather for afternoon pool activities, cocktails beginning at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., and final poker card drawings and awards running from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

The organization continues to promote offshore boating safety, Gulf Coast poker run culture, and high-performance boating camaraderie throughout the Texas boating community.