Date and Time
Saturday Jun 6, 2026
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Participants may check in to begin the event at 10:30 am at Sprewell Bluff Park. Check-in will be held from 10:30 am until noon. The event will end at 4 pm at the Outdoor Center and then cards will be awarded after the judges decision on winners.
Location
Event will begin at Sprewell Bluff Park in Upson County and will end at the Flint River Outdoor Center @ the 36 Hwy Bridge Upson/Talbot County line.
Fees/Admission
The 16th Annual Flint River Poker Float event will be held on Saturday, June 6th beginning at Sprewell Bluff Park and ending at the Flint River Outdoor Center.
Participants may choose a $45, $55, or $65 Card Package to play that day. Registration comes with a unique t-shirt (if registered before May 6th) and a chance to win a new Kayak as the 1st Place Prize, $250 as 2nd Place Prize and $150 as the 3rd Place Prize. Best 5 Card Stud hand Wins!
Contact Information
Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce 706-647-9686
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Description
Each year, the T-U Chamber of Commerce hosts the Flint River Poker Float. Grab your kayak or canoe and meet us at Sprewell Bluff Park. You will sign in to get your ticket pack. Before putting in the river, you will draw your first poker card and have the ticket pack punched out. Once on the river, there will be 3 stops between Sprewell Bluff and the 36 Bridge to draw cards. Win a brand new kayak, cash prize, or door prizes!
- $65 - Includes ticket pack, float card, and 50/50 raffle.
- $55 - Includes ticket pack and float card.
- $45 - Includes ticket pack.
2026 Poker Float Registration is now open. Early Bird Registration will end May 6th at 5:00pm. All participants registered before May 6th will be entered into a contest to win a PARK IT Voyager Chair.
2026 Flint River Poker Float Rules and Regulations
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