What to expect: Fun day of floating down the river! Pick one of two routes. 17 mile float starting at Gnattenhutten and ending at Newcomerstown. 6 mile float starting at Newcomerstown and ending at 751 boat ramp near West Lafayette.Along the way there will be five areas to pick up a poker chip. After you gather all five chips and you reach the ending point, you will exchange your chips for five cards. This will be your poker hand. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded. Cash prizes will be announced after all participants have been registered. Each registered participate will receive a 3rd Annual Newcomerstown River Poker Run.
Be sure to visit the park after the float! There will be family fun activities happening such as: fishing derby, ax throwing, food trucks, kids games and much much more.
This event is hosted by Newcomerstown NOW and the Village of Newcomerstown. Event sponsors are Vienna Beef, Yippee Kayak, and Freds Got Worms. Community Sponsors are Integrity Propane, Lafferty Excavating, Jessica Moore, Main Street Coffe, and Newcomerstown Parks Department and Mayor's Office.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SIMONDS-HELLER PARK! PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR PARKS!