7th Annual Dinghy Poker Run to benefit Providence Animal Rescue League

Mark your calendars for our Seventh Annual Dinghy Poker Run. Join us for a fun day on the water raising funds for animals in need.

Have fun and raise money for a great cause. The 7th Annual Dinghy Poker Run to benefit Providence Animal Rescue League is back. Since the first one in 2019 we have raised over $35,100 for local animals in need, right here in Providence. We cant wait to do it again!

Participants will travel to various stops along the Seekonk and Providence River gathering playing cards in sealed envelopes. Upon return to the marina participants will present their cards. There will be a cash prize of 20% of event ticket sales for first place. ALL other proceeds from tickets, raffles and t shirt sales go directly to PARL. Any type of dingy is allowed up to 13 feet long, there are no restrictions on power type or horsepower. (Please inquire if your dinghy does not meet these specifications and you are interested in joining) This is not a race, the winning hand wins. Feel free to stop along the way and soak up the scenery of the Providence and Seekonk River. Providence Animal Rescue League will be onsite with games and prizes and possibly some adoptable pets looking for their fur-ever homes.

Schedule Saturday May 30th, 2026 (rain date May 31st)

• 12:00 - 1:45 PM check in on the deck/Fish Co
• 1:45 PM introduction and drivers meeting
• 2:00 PM boats leave
• 3:00 PM boats begin to return
• 4:00 PM hands played
  

Best Hand Wins!!! For more information to join, donate a raffle item, or make a tax deductible donation by becoming a sponsor and get your business logo on our commemorative t shirt (For more information to join or make a tax deductible donation by becoming a sponsor and get your business logo on our commemorative t shirt please contact Keith Anderson, Providence Marina 401-369-SLIP(7547) providencemarina@gmail.com. The shirts for 2026 will be colorful and fun, always a gauranteed sell out!
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