2024 Labor Day Car Show
The Southport Lions Club Labor Day Car Show was held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Waterfront Park and throughout our beautiful downtown area. It was a wonderful day of sunshine, music, great cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The Southport Lions Club would like to thank the City of Southport Mayor Rich Alt, Police Chief Todd Coring, Fire Chief Charles Drew and the Fire Department Honor Guard and the citizens of Southport for helping to make our Labor Day Car Show and fundraiser a great success.
Southport Lions Foundation would also like to express gratitude to the State Port Pilot for their continuous support. Special thanks goes to Beth Jones for taking photographs for the Car Show Gallery. And lastly, we extend congratulations and appreciation to the 20 Specialty Award, the Top 35 trophy winners, and our fantastic corporate sponsors.
2024 Car Show · Specialty Award Winners
2024 Car Show · Top 35 Trophy Winners
2024 Car Show Sponsors
- ADVENTURE KAYAK
- ALWAYS READY CART CARE
- AMERICAN FISH CO.
- ANNA ALMOND & CO REAL ESTATE
- ART TIME
- ARTISANS GALLERY ON HOWE
- AUTO ZONE
- JOHN A. AZZATO MD
- BEACH ’N CUSTOM VINYL LETTERING
- BEACH ROAD FURNITURE
- BEAR CREEK RESIDENCE
- MIKE & MARGARET BEARDEN
- BIANCHI BRICKYARD
- BURNEY’S BAKERY OF SOUTHPORT
- BROOKELYNN PREMIUM CIGARS
- CAPE FEAR CRUISERS CAR CLUB
- CAPE FEAR FITNESS
- CHIRO HEALTH
- RONNIE & TARA CLARK
- CLUBS AT ST. JAMES
- COASTAL COSMETIC FAMILY DENISTRY
- CARL COOK
- DOSHER HOSPITAL
- DRY STREET PUB & PIZZA
- EGGS UP GRILL OF SOUTHPORT
- FARM BUREAU-ROBIN POTTER
- ELIZABETH FEATHERSON
- FIRST BANK OF SOUTHPORT
- PAUL D. FISHER
- FIZZY JANE’S
- FLAVA’S ICE CREAM
- FRYING PAN
- DEBI GALLO REALTY
- GRAPE & ALE
- HAVEN OF SOUTHPORT
- HIPPY CHICK GRANOLA
- EARL & KATHLEEN HOYT
- JAK EXPLORATION SERVICES INC
- BETH & DEAN JONES
- JONES FORD
- SHEROL LAPPALA (SOUTHPORT REALTY)
- BARBARA & GEORGE LEMOS
- LEPRECHAUN EXPRESS
- LIGHTHOUSE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
- MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR
- NORTHROP ANTIQUES MALL
- PEACOCK NEWMAN & WHITE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE
- PROVISIONS
- WILL ROGERS STATE FARM
- FRANCESCA SLAUGHTER (REALTOR)
- BOB & DOT SMITH
- SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP
- SOUTHPORT DOGS
- SOUTHPORT FIRE DEPT.
- SOUTHPORT HEALTH & REHABILITATION
- SOUTHPORT HOTDOG CO.
- SOUTHPORT REALTY
- SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR
- SPIKES DAIRY BAR
- STATE PORT PILOT
- THROW BAXE AXE HOUSE
- TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. SOUTHPORT
- WARD AUTO TOTAL AUTO CARE
- JENNIFER S. WILLIAMS DDS
2024 Car Show Gallery
Southport Lions Club Boat Raffle was held on July 4, 2024 with its biggest watercraft giveaway to date, the 2024 Carolina Skiff 19 LS. Congratulations to our grand prize winner, George Slayton of Richmond, VA, and our second place winner, Greg Parker of Greenville, NC. The boat raffle has been a Southport tradition for over 40 years. It is the primary fundraiser for the Southport Lions Foundation to help maintain its programs — providing assistance to charities, organizations and individuals in need. This event has evolved into one of Southport’s most cherished and anticipated activities.
Live Drawing: July 4, 2024 • 7:30 PM North Carolina Fourth of July Festival Southport Waterfront Park
Grand Prize:
2024 Carolina Skiff 19 LS
with 115 HP Suzuki Engine and Wesco Trailer
Second Prize: One year’s membership Freedom Boat Club
Refers to the Freedom Boat Club of The Grand Strand locations at Southport, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Murrells Inlet — where the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during the year. Additionally, the winner may reserve a boat four times during the year at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Winner does not need to be present at live drawing.
2024 Carolina Skiff 19 LS Features
- Length – 19 FT 2 IN
- Beam – 96 IN
- Gunnel Height – 23 IN
- Weight – 1,900 LB
- Fuel Tank – 30 GAL
- Draft – 7 IN
- Max Persons – 8
- Carolina Blue Gel Coat Wave
- Front & Rear Live‑Wells
- Stainless Hardware
- Removable Cooler
- 800 GPH Bilge Pump
- 500 GPH Aerator Pump
- Prewired for Trolling Motor
Refers to the Freedom Boat Club of The Grand Strand locations at Southport, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Murrells Inlet — where the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during the year. Additionally, the winner may reserve a boat four times during the year at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Winner does not need to be present at live drawing.
Boat Raffle Gallery
Buy raffle tickets in person — Southport Lions will also be selling boat raffle tickets, in person, at Southport’s Yacht Basin, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 pm to 8:30 pm from now until July 4th, including July 2–4.
Southport Lions Mission
The Lions Club was established in 1917 by Chicago businessman Melvin Jones with the idea of business professionals pooling their energy, talent, and resources toward the service of others. Today, Lions Club International is the world’s largest service club with close to 1.4 million members. The Lions motto, “We Serve,” reflects our commitment of service to our world, country, state, and community. Lions Club International is committed to supporting the visually-impaired and supporting sight conservation. Lions Clubs strive to improve the lives of the needy and offer the chance to catch the spirit of service.
Southport Lions Club (Southport, NC) was established in 1945 by a group of concerned and dedicated citizens who wished to follow the ideas and principles of Lions Club International. Today it has over 50 members (women and men) and continues to grow and serve the city of Southport (and neighboring areas) in a wide variety of ways. We raise funds to provide support to numerous charities, host annual fundraising events, and assist individuals in need. We stress support for educational opportunities and assistance for area students. Southport Lions Club has been and continues to be a cherished community resource.