2020 Lake Cumberland Poker Run

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NOTE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2020 POKER RUN HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Best of the Lake Cumberland Events & Kentucky Festivals! For the best of boating in Kentucky, the Lake Cumberland Poker Run will return in 2021! From power boats to fun boats, all boats can participate.

May 26, 2014 - Lake Cumberland, KY is a large water playground in southern Kentucky. The Poker Run draws large crowds and speedboats from all over the country. The 13th Annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run is taking place this Friday and Saturday, headquartered at the State Dock in Jamestown, KY. Poker Run 2019 is a two-day boating event, beginning on Friday, and over 150 powerboats are expected to compete. For the best of boating in Kentucky, the Lake Cumberland Poker Run will return in 2021! From power boats to fun boats, all boats can participate. A Poker Run is an organized event where participants must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. Thank you very much for staying here over the 2017 Lake Cumberland Poker Run. We appreciate your repeat business very much. Also, thanks for sharing your kind words with us and the entire Trip Advisor community. We are happy that your cabin was comfortable for you. We hope to see you again soon.

A Poker Run is an organized event where participants must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run.

The Lake Cumberland Poker Run has become one of the nation’s most popular speedboat attractions. For the competitors and viewers, it has the best “straight-shot” boating opportunities among all Kentucky lakes.

Most of the speedboat action occurs on Friday and Saturday, but the competitors and other boaters typically end up staying through Sunday to enjoy the Lake Cumberland area attractions.

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A perennial favorite that you won’t want to miss is the Lake Cumberland World’s Largest Raft Up – Returning in August 2021 – where thousands of boats come together. Lake Cumberland Raft Up participants call it the “Gauntlet”. For additional information on these Lake Cumberland events, call the Lake Cumberland State Dock Marina at 270-343-2525.

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Come enjoy one of the biggest Lake Cumberland boating events. Friday traditionally kicks off a weekend of fun, music, and fast boats. Lake Cumberland has a great mix of cabins, hotels and accommodations to help you relax and have a great time.