1000 ISLANDS KINGSTON POKER RUN

AUGUST 4-5,2023

Kingston, Ontario
6:56 pm, December 11, 2023
-1°C

Photo Courtesy Patrick Bisson

The 1000 Islands is one of the World’s first Poker Runs America sanctioned events, and today, it enters its 36th consecutive year.

It is the largest waterfront festival in Canada, with more than 40,000 spectators lining the shores of the St. Lawrence River to catch a glimpse of the most powerful and colourful boats in the World!

This year, the Kingston 1000 Islands Poker Run will usher in a new era as we host “Electric Avenue” – a spectacular display of the latest EV technology including automobiles, boats, and accessories.

Highlights of the “Electric Avenue” displays will be the latest Aviator outboard motors from Mercury Marine; BMW Kingston will display their EV automobiles; some of the Kingston boat dealers will exhibit the latest in marine EV technology… you may even see the spectacular Axopar boat – along with some of the World’s most powerful boats, including My Way and Aqua-Mania – the two fastest boats on the river.

Courtesy Tim Forbes, Kingston Tourism

The 1000 Islands region truly is a boaters paradise! The City of Kingston, Ontario has played host to PRA’s 1000 Islands Poker Run for many years and has always proved to be a fantastic host city for this all-star event that attracts thousands of spectators and some of the fastest boats in the world. This is one of the most anticipated events for both participants and spectators! More than 80 performance boats will dock in Kingston’s Confederation Basin Marina for public display Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. View the boats up close on Friday afternoon until 10 pm on the docks or catch the downtown street boat display and exhibits in the park.

The Jumbo movie screen will be on the street both nights showcasing poker run highlights and footage captured from the helicopter. Watch (and hear) the boats Saturday, August 5th at 10 am for the official poker run start or catch them upon their return approximately 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm.

The poker run card unveiling is also free to the public Saturday at 8 pm in front of the Blu Martini Restaurant and Bar, where the Jumbotron screen will show highlights of the action.

Courtesy Tim Forbes, Kingston Tourism

You can view these spectacular boats at all the card stops, or catch a closer glimpse and see them from the water, in the comfort of your own boat as part of the spectator fleet.

The Poker Run Lunch Stop, in Brockville, offers a spectacular opportunity for the general public to view the boats from Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Sunday at noon is another opportunity for our boaters to give back to the community.

Poker Runs America and Power Boating Canada along with several of our kind-hearted poker runners will donate their time by offering fund-raising boat rides for regional charities.

Want to experience the thrill of a performance boat? Purchase a ride for yourself or your family it’s a perfect birthday gift with proceeds donated to local charities.

Contact Melanie at coordinator@pokerrunsamerica.com or call the hotline at 800-354-9145 ext.252

 

 

Online registration for the 1000 Island Kingston PokerRun August 4-5 is now CLOSED
Please Call 1-800-354-9145 ext #252 to register for this event.

OFFICIAL HOTELS:

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
1 Johnson St.
1.888.548.6726

Here is the reservation link you can use to make online reservations:

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront
2 Princess St.
877-660-8550
Courtesy block reserved for this hotel under 1000 Island Poker Run weekend

Four points by Sheraton Hotel Kingston
285 King St E.
800-325-3535
Courtesy block reserved for this hotel under 1000 Island Poker Run Weekend

OTHER HOTELS:

CALL US TODAY! 1-800-354-9145 EXT. 252! 

OR EMAIL COORDINATOR@POKERRUNSAMERICA.COM

POKER RUNS AMERICA FIVE STAR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

What You Get:

        – Your Company Logo on the event pages on the Pokerrunsamerica.com and Pokerruns.ca website.
        – Sponsorship recognition on our social platform. 
        – Banner placement in a highly visible location at the event
        – Logo recognition on event posters, shared online via FB and also printed and distributed in the 1000 islands region
        – Company recognition at the Saturday night Dinner and Awards Banquet (“Thank you to our sponsors”)
        – Advertisement in the Poker Run Program
        – Exposure in the post-event article in both PRA and PBC Magazines, and online.
        – Poker Run Boat Entry +Driver and Navigator up to 4 additional crew on board (Value $1500)

 

Contact coordinator@pokerrunsamerica.com or call 800-354-9145 ext. 252 for more information on becoming a sponsor.

Power Boating Canada/Poker Runs America and our host City of Kingston acknowledges that the 1000 Islands Kingston Poker will be held on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thank these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

CALL US TODAY! 1-800-354-9145 EXT. 252!

OR EMAIL COORDINATOR@POKERRUNSAMERICA.COM