Any ride. Anyone. All welcome.Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for the Edgewater Automation Poker Run—a scenic group ride through Michigan benefiting local FIRST® Robotics teams.
Cars, motorcycles, trucks, classics, daily drivers—whatever you ride, you’re welcome. This event is about bringing people together, enjoying the road, and supporting local students involved in robotics.
♠️ How the Poker Run Works
We’ll set out from Edgewater Automation on a sheriff-escorted scenic ride with five checkpoints along the route. Each stop will be hosted by a local FIRST Robotics team, where participants will collect one playing card.
After all five stops, we’ll return to Edgewater for lunch, prizes, raffles and celebration. Your five cards make your poker hand, and the best hands win prizes.
No poker experience required!
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Registration: 8:00 AM EST
Group departs: 9:30 AM
Start/End: Edgewater Automation
816 East Third St, Buchanan, MI 49107
Entry Fee: $50 per hand
Pre-register online (+score an extra raffle ticket!) or sign up the morning of the event.
🤖 Supporting Local FIRST Robotics
Proceeds from the Poker Run help support five local teams:
- Team 5484 – The Wolf Pack | Career Academy of South Bend
- Team 2197 – Las Pumas | New Prairie High School, New Carlisle
- Team 5535 – Bionic Bison | New Buffalo High School
- Team 7814 – RV GearHeads | River Valley School District
- Team 5056 – Megahertz Robotics | Lake Michigan STEAMworks, Buchanan
Bring your friends, enjoy the ride, support local students, and help power the future through robotics.
Good people. Great cause. Unforgettable day.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or 269-362-2076.
Event venue
816 E 3rd St, Buchanan, MI 49107-1800, United States
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