August 18, 2018: Emerald Coast Poker Run August 11, 2018. 29th Anniversary Party July 1, 2018: Sunrise Marine Beach Bash: Sunset Stampede/Cinco de Mayo: March 25, 2018. The poker run is a fundraiser in which each pilot flies/driver drives to 4 participating airports and picks up a card per stop. Start at any of the participating airports, then stop at 1-3 additional and end in Crestview at Emerald Coast Aviation for scoring. Passengers may also purchase poker hands. Poker hands $20 each / Lunch $10 each. Stu Jones and the Florida Powerboat Club Members make their way in the middle of August through the beautiful gulf waters. Great sponsors Offlease Only, Merc. Emerald Coast Poker Run was live. Emerald Coast Poker Run was live. Sections of this page. September 18, 2018 353 Views.