Peterson's Key West Poker Run 2020
Anyone who enjoys riding a motorcycle, playing poker, and benefiting charities all at the same time should really join in the Key West Annual Phil Peterson Poker Run. For over 40 years, this motorcycle event started with just 46 riders, and is now the biggest riding event for motorist party in South Florida today.
Over 10,000 riders start in Miami, Florida and ride down to Key West on US 1, and one of the most scenic routes with turquoise blue waters surrounding the roads, and ride over the famous Seven Mile Bridge to get to Mile 0. Riders have five stops along the way to draw five cards, and whoever is dealt the best hand is the lucky winner. If the rider is in the top 10 hands, they will get the chance to play a round of Texas Hold ‘Em at Cowboy Bill’s on Duval Street. The winner takes all and will walk away with a brand new Harley-Davidson or $6,000 in cash!
The Phil Peterson’s Poker Run will be held on Thursday, September 17th – Saturday, September 19th, 2015 in Key West, Florida. This Key West motorcycle event is held at Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami and hosted by Key West Bike Week. Check out last years Key West Poker Run! FROM THE DESK OF DREW PETERSON. Hello Everyone, We still do not have a permit because the documents and commitments are not finalized, so the Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run is “ON HOLD”. Sorry for all the confusion, we have not been able to get the support of the Local Charities and Volunteers this year. July 4, 2020 West Powerboat Week plans two Poker Runs this summer European news March 23, 2020 Riviera Poker Run is postponed Uncategorized March 20, 2020 Florida Powerboat Club Cancels Spring Key West Poker Run World wide news. Phil Peterson's Key West Poker Run Thursday Sept 15th - Sunday 18th Thursday's Duval Crawl to Sunday's Biker Brunch Sign up now online at www.petersonsharley.com.
The City of Key West block off most of Duval Street, for the hundreds of bikes to be lined up, and for motorcycle parking. It’s quite the sight to see! Usually this is about an eight block stretch to make enough room for the huge bike show, that is held in front of Sloppy Joe’s Durty Harry’s, and Rick’s bar. This mini-parade has a carnival-like atmosphere that welcomes and attracts all locals, tourists, and bikers with music, food, and ice-cold beer.
The Annual Phil Peterson Poker Run has raised over hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities like the Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club, and could be the most fun a charity event could ever get. As well as benefiting different charities, and raising awareness, the motorcyclists also generate a stimulation in the local economy in Key West, the Florida Keys, and Miami. They have brought millions of dollars during late September, which would be otherwise a very dead season for Key West businesses.
The Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of South Florida is known in Miami for being generous in serving the community, by regularly motorcycle events including bike nights, weekend trips, and the most well-known, the Key West Poker Run. Normally, the Poker Run is toward the end of September, and be sure to buy tickets to the Biker Brunch held on Sunday. Island hopping is greatly encouraged among cyclist, as there is probably not enough to accommodate for all 10,000- 15,000 riders on the island of Key West.
Many riders stay the week before or after, and enjoy Key West snorkeling, or a Key West dinner cruise. For more information on signing up to ride for this event, visit the Peterson’s Harley website.
Phil Peterson’s 39th Key West Poker Run
By Lulu
Peterson's Key West Poker Run 2020 Calendar
Every year in September the Peterson’s Harley turns into the start up point for a 5 card stop to Key West. If you haven’t ridden in this one you should put it on your calendar for next year. Not only is it a wild and crazy weekend, it also raises money for the Diabetes Research Institute and the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club. AND you might win a Harley! This year the stops included Gilbert’s Resort & Tiki Bar in Key Largo, Lorelei at mile marker 82, The Island Fish Company in Marathon, Boondocks in Ramrod Key and the final stop Conch Republic in Key West. As usual, we always have a few stops of our own along the way which includes a visit to Robbie’s to watch the tarpon feeding.
Peterson's Key West Poker Run 2020 Boat Race
Once in Key West the festivities kick right in. Our first night in town Deb that rode down with us won $100 bucks at a Hot Biker Chick contest at a party at Southernmost .The Big Bike Riders’ Bike Show attracts a wonderful collection of bikes and bike builders that make Duval St. turn into a fascinating mix of bikes and people, including Downtown Baggers with their fabulous creations. Irish Kevin’s, Sloppy Joe’s and Wild Bill’s are full of bikers enjoying their favorite libations. Saturday night the Hard Rock on Duval put on a bikini contest and concert featuring the AC/DC tribute band, Highway to Hell. Our gang also enjoyed the tattoo contest at Schooner Wharf and listened to a great blues singer Lauren Smoken Band. And we always make time for a trip to Mallory Square. The trip home is long, but Micah and I look forward to next September and our visit to the Keys.
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