The Meals on Wheels Hartwell Lake Poker Run kicks off the summer boating season June 16-18 with more than 200 boaters converging on the Portman Arena. The boats will then visit five different scenic locations on the lake to collect poker cards. At the end of the day, boaters gather back at the arena to see who has the best hand. A cash prize of $1,500 will be awarded to the best hand, with second and third place hands winning prizes of $750 and $500.
In addition to the action of the poker run itself, there will be entertainment over the weekend, including a new Thursday night Welcome Party at The Galley restaurant.
On Friday, boaters will enjoy a fun run to Clemson Marina and tie-up at the Hartwell Dam for a great day on the lake. Friday evening, open registration is followed by a street party with Anderson’s own The Eric Scott Band performing. The band will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The boat poker run takes place Saturday as hundreds of boats travel across the lake for fun and to raise funds for Meals on Wheels. Following the poker run, an after party takes place back at Portman at approximately 6 p.m. The entire community is invited to the Welcome Party, Friday night street party and Saturday after party even if not running a boat in the Poker Run itself.
Campbell Crane Rental and Old Stone Tractor Company are the title sponsors for this event. To register for the Poker Run, visit www.HartwellLakePokerRun.com.
The Poker Run is the largest fundraiser held by Meals on Wheels of Anderson. The event is especially significant this year as the program recently placed a hold on accepting new applicants due a funding shortage.
The event welcomes boaters and land-lubbers alike. Join the fun and help support a worthy cause. For more information, visit www.HartwellLakePokerRun.com ; call 864.225.6800; or email april@acmow.org.