Scene from a previous Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run.
Pirates of Lanier 2025 is under new management
The essence of Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run will be the same, but this year will be a little different. It will still take place at Margaritaville on Friday and Saturday, September 11-13.
With new management, and a brand-new Facebook page, registration is live on Eventbrite. Just go to eventbrite.com and search “Lake Lanier Poker Run.”
“We’re planning to have the same great event as always, but we’re revamping it this year with a new logo, a slimmed down schedule and a focus on two new charities,” said Zach Martin, who with his family and a group of friends, is managing the event this year. “Our family participates in about 20 pokers runs each year all over the country, so we’re taking what we’ve learned to create a fun and family-friendly two days at Lake Lanier.”
Martin calls it two events in two days. Friday evening’s Street Party in the parking lot at Grand Hall at Lanier Islands includes a DJ, street vendors and food trucks. It will be preceded by a photo session at the dam during the day.
The main event on Saturday takes place with the start of the Poker Run near Buford Dam.
“That afternoon cards will be turned in at the Casino Party that includes the awards presentation, an auction, a band and DJ and plenty of excitement,” he said.
This year’s beneficiaries are K-9 for Warriors and Foster Care Support Foundation. K-9s for Warriors focuses on pairing trained service dogs with veterans experiencing PTSD and other traumas while serving in the military. Foster Care Support Foundation supports displaced infants, children and teens by distributing like-new, gently used and new clothing, infant-care equipment, toys, books and other goods.
“Both of these organizations have worthy goals that are much needed and we are pleased to be associated with them as the recipients of the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run,” Martin said. “From the time the Pirates of Lanier was created, the purpose has been to help children’s charities while bringing together boaters from across the country and locally for a worthy cause.”
For more information about the charities, visit k9sforwarriors.org and fostercares.org.
Photo: file photo
