2025 Poker Run at Abayance Bay

Calling all Captains and Crews!

The 2nd Annual ABAYANCE BAY KOOCA RUN is coming August 16th on LAKE KOOCANUSA!

Join us for a thrilling day on Lake Koocanusa, the crown jewel of NW Montana, to support local charities!

Here’s how it works:

  • Open to all boats and jet skis! No matter your vessel, come cruise the scenic route around the lake and collect your best poker hand.
  • Donations are voluntary. Any boat can register and run, but a suggested minimum donation of $100 per boat and $50 per additional hand is humbly requested, which can be paid during check-in at the Marina.  Your donations will go to support local charity partners, and donors may receive coupons, gifts and free sponsor swag as a thank you!
  • Explore the lake in style! Follow the provided map and visit the designated dealer checkpoints around the lake to collect your hand, enjoying the beautiful scenery and camaraderie with fellow boaters. Play fun games and contests from the dealers and sponsors at each stop.
  • Party at the finish line! Celebrate with your fellow Kooca Runners, win prizes for the BEST THEME and BEST CREW SPIRIT boats and collecting the best poker hands, and party the night away with MARTY O’REILLY on the Main Stage.  Food and drinks are served at the Highwater Bar until 10pm!
  • Don’t have a boat?  Rent one of ours!  Click Here to check availability of our rental fleet

If you want to be a DEALER instead of a runner, please indicate your interest on the registration form. Dealers don’t pay any fees and receive a food and beverage credit or gas credit to use at Abayance Bay.

Ready to join the fun?

Registration is now open! Sign up NOW and don’t miss this exciting opportunity to enjoy a day on the lake and win fantastic prizes.

NO FEE TO ENTER.  THIS IS NOT A GAMBLING EVENT. ALL DONATIONS ARE VOLUNTARY.

REGISTRATION

Please complete the form below.

Notes

FRIDAY
6:15p – The Knotty Pines
7:50p – Ghosts of Endor (DOUBLE SET!)

SATURDAY
4:00p – Tin Finley
4:45p – Badger Hound
5:45p – JJ Kind
6:15p – Jamie Wyman Band
7:30p – Michelle Rivers
8:00p – Luke Dowler Band

SUNDAY
3:00p – Dan Dubuque
4:45p – Justin Harris and the Pocket Aces
5:45p – Lacoro
6:15p – Grey Goo
7:30p – Tim Helnore
8:00p – Tobacco River Ramblers

BAROQUE AND BEYOND ENSEMBLE
John Zoltek, Music Director and Conductor, Presents:

“WATER MUSIC” with selections by
J.S Bach, Edvard Greig, Handel, Piazzolla, Vivaldi

Program:
Vivaldi-Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major

J. S. Bach-Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major

Edvard Grieg-Holberg Suite for String Orchestra

Intermission


Handel-The Water Music

Piazzolla-Oblivion and Libertango