One Event on April 19th, 2023 at 10:00am
One Event on April 20th, 2023 at 1:00pm
One Event on April 21st, 2023 at 11:00am
One Event on April 22nd, 2023 at 9:00am
THE see and be seen event in the boating industry! Named “One of the Top Five Poker Runs in the Nation” by Performance Boats Magazine, the Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout is a world-class collection of the most prestigious performance boats from across the nation! All performance boaters are invited to participate. The air will be buzzing with the participants’ helicopter teams flying above the boats right above the water.
Spectator boaters, please be extra careful if you’re boating on the lake over the weekend as boat traffic will be unusually heavy – and fast. Personal watercraft drivers, if you plan on being on the water during the weekend’s events, you are urged to peruse our Boating Safety section which provides specific laws pertaining to PWC’s while on the water – Please don’t jump wakes! All PWC’s are legally required to stay at least 60′ from any vessel when outside a no-wake zone. Larger vessels have less control than smaller vessels. PWC operators, please stay clear of the path of boaters!
Thursday Party: Thursday Party on Main Street is back! Storm Poker Runs is excited to be able to throw this amazing party on Thursday from 1-9pm! Arguably the largest event on Havasu’s Main Street, as a multi-million dollar presentation of extraordinary super-charged racing vessels from the world’s top custom boat-builders are on display.
Desert Storm Parade Through the Channel: 11-11:30am (subject to change, weather permitting) High-performance boats are expected to participate in this year’s event! Drivers will be displaying their boats on parade from Thompson Bay and through the Bridgewater Channel. The best views will be along London Bridge Beach and along the Bridgewater Channel.
Desert Storm Poker Run: After the parade, the drivers will be taking off for the Poker Run, picking up cards at various card stops on the lake.
Desert Storm Shootout: 9am – 4pm (subject to change, weather permitting): Drivers run a course starting near the Site Six Launch Ramp and head south. Best viewing for the Shootout will be on the surrounding bluffs at the end of the Island District, next to Site Six.
Participant-only events.
All spectator events are free! Event dates, times and/or details are subject to change. Please contact event coordinator or check the event website to verify information.