Downtown Jackson Summer Poker Run | June 27-Sept 26

A twist on the classic poker run

Grand Prize: 2 Detroit Lions tickets to the November 23 game | Detroit Lions vs. NY Giants

Why are we doing this? As the DDA we promote and support our downtown businesses. Sometimes all you need is a little incentive to explore new stores, businesses and restaurants. That’s where we come in!

How to START

REGISTER: Register for FREE on Eventbrite. *You must register to win the Lions tickets.

GET YOUR FIRST CARD:

• Pick up your first card with instructions and a map at any of the participating businesses STARTING FRIDAY, JUNE 27 OR 2. Stop by the DDA tent at any of the Cruise-Ins & Concerts June 27, July 25, or August 22, 5-8 PM.

How to COLLECT CARDS

Objective: Collect as many three-of-a-kind hands as you can for a chance to win the grand prize!

• Visit participating downtown Jackson businesses during regular business hours.
• Politely ask for a playing card—limit one card per person per location per day.

If staff are assisting paying customers, please wait patiently.

Wild Card BONUS: Spend $10 or more at a participating business and receive a Gold Card—a wild card you can use in place of any card to complete a three-of-a-kind.

Limit two wild cards per hand. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Making a purchase does not increase your chances of winning.

How to Enter your hand

Once you have a three-of-a-kind, place the cards in a sealed envelope with the following info:

• Your name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Mailing address

Then submit it one of two ways:

• Drop it in the City of Jackson box in front of City Hall OR 2. Bring it to the DDA tent at one of the Cruise-In events

There’s no limit to how many hands you can submit—so keep collecting! Good luck and have fun exploring Downtown Jackson!

What can you WIN!

Downtown Gift Basket: At each Cruise-In (June through September), we’ll draw one lucky

winner to receive a Downtown Gift Basket filled with goodies from local businesses!

Detroit Lions Tickets: At our final Cruise-In on September 26, we’ll draw one grand prize

winner from all entries to receive 2 tickets to the Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants game!

Fine Print

• One card per business, per visit. Don’t try to scam the system—we see you.
• You may only hold 5 cards at a time—trade, swap, or ditch before grabbing more!
• Wild cards are only given when you spend $10+ at participating businesses.
• Cards must be collected during the promotion window: June 27 - September 26, 2025
• All entries must be submitted by September 26 at 5:30 PM at the DDA tent.
• You must register to win.
• The winner will be drawn live at the Cruise-In, Sept 26. Presence not required to win.

Collecting more cards by visiting more businesses gives you more chances to enter!

1. Bella Notte Ristorant
2. The Blessed Nest
3. The Blue Julep
4. The Book Exchange
5. Christoff & Sons
6. City Crepes
7. CK Barrymore's/Crazy Bob's
8. Collective Market
9. Collins Bros/Abbey Carpet
10. The Crazy Cowboy
11. Dicker & Deal
12. FarmSudz
13. Gilbert Chocolates
14. Grand River Brewery
15. Healthies 101
16. HMN Style
17. Jackson Candle Co.
18. Jackson Coffee Co.
19. Jackson Sports Cards
20. Marketplace Manna
21. Miller's Shoe Parlor
22. Nostalgia, Ink
23. Ogma Brewing Co.
24. RJ's Metropolitan Ice Cream
25. Schupbachs Sporting Goods
26. Tilted Arcade Bar
27. Walt's Health Foods

Event Venue

Jackson Downtown Dev Authority, 161 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, United States