2024 Desert Storm Poker Run

Desert Storm Performance Boating

The see and be seen event in the boating industry! 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. 

Registration for Desert Storm 2024 Poker Run and Shootout is NOW OPEN!!! Desert Storm is an action packed week geared toward boating enthusiasts like you! For the full schedule, visit our website.

April 26th & 27th, 2024 @ 9:00am–3:00pm

This exciting week kicks off with Krusin’ for a Kause, where fun charity boat rides are given for individuals with special needs. That evening features our Welcome Party with live music, food and drinks for participants.  

A must see is the Street Park on McCulloch Blvd, this is the day you can get right up and close to the boats sitting on there trailers, what an awesome display of Participant and Manufacturer boats and accessories, unique vendors and food booths along with live entertainment and beer garden!  

Friday is the Day to Watch, early morning starts with the on the water Parade of Power and Poker Run with aerial photography.

To close the weekend, Saturday the action is packed with the Desert Storm Shootout with beautiful boats flying by on a controlled course at speeds approaching 200 MPH!! Boats and drivers will test their skills and put on a show for thousands of spectators! MULTIPLE awards will be given for the top speeds in various classes and the King or Queen of the Desert will be crowned for the fastest overall speed of the event! There are parties galore, friends and camaraderie you will not want to miss. See ya soon!