Southport Lions
Celebrating 80 Years of Service!
Lions Clubs International was formed in 1917 by a Chicago business leader, 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.
80-Year Anniversay Southport Lions Club
Southport Lions Club (of 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.
Southport Lions Club Boat Raffle returns on July 4, 2025, offering an impressive watercraft as our grand prize, the 2025 Carolina Skiff 19 LS, including Suzuki motor and Wesco trailer. Second place prize is a one-year membership to Freedom Boat Club and the third place prize (new this season) is $500 cash.
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 anticipated activities. Only 10,000 tickets will be sold!
Live Drawing: July 4, 2025 • 7:30 PM North Carolina Fourth of July Festival Southport Waterfront Park
Grand Prize:
2025 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. During the prize’s one-year free membership period, the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during that year.
Additionally, the winner may reserve a boat at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe — a total of four times during the same one-year free membership period.
Third Prize: $500 cash
Buy Raffle Tickets Here!2025 Carolina Skiff 19 LS Specs & 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
- Aqua Blue Gel Coat Wave
- Front & Rear Live‑Wells
- Stainless Hardware
- Removable Cooler
- 800 GPH Bilge Pump
- 500 GPH Aerator Pump
- Prewired for Trolling Motor
No, it is not necessary to be present at live drawing.
Refers to the Freedom Boat Club of The Grand Strand locations at Southport, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island, and Murrells Inlet. During the prize’s one-year free membership period, the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during that year.
Additionally, the winner may reserve a boat at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe — a total of four times during the same one-year free membership period.
Boat Raffle Gallery
2025 In-Person Boat Raffle Ticket Locations:
- Southport’s Yacht Basin
(Fridays–Sundays, March 28 – July 4) - Holden Beach Days at the Docks (April 26–27)
- Southport Summerfest
- Southport Summer Market
Southport Lions
80th Anniversary Family Day
and Car Show 2025
Southport Lions Club on August 30, 2025 presents its annual car show. To coincide with this event, we are also hosting an 80th Anniversary Family Day celebration. Enjoy delicious food, children’s activities including a bounce house and slide, plus other fun-filled happenings!
Vintage vehicles will be displayed along Howe and Bay Streets in beautiful Downtown Southport. General admission is FREE to the public with a $25 fee for judged entries. The festivities culminate with an awards ceremony for the automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles entered in the show.
Proceeds of the car show benefit Southport Lions vision, community, and youth programs. As always, donations and sponsorships for Southport Lions Foundation are always greatly appreciated.
What could be better — enjoying the Labor Day Weekend with family, friends, classic cars, and the Southport Lions, with DJ Dave turning good old rock ’n roll.
Labor Day Car Show 2025
Open to ALL Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles!
August 30, 2025 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Southport Waterfront Park
RAIN DATE — Saturday, September 6, 2025
Event Details & Times:
Vehicle Registration Fee — $25.00 Early Vehicle Registration Fee — $20.00 Voting Period — 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Awards Ceremony — 3:00 pm
Award Categories
- Top 35 Participants’ Choice
- Best Camero
- Best Chevy
- Best Corvette
- Best Ford
- Best Foreign
- Best GM
- Best Jeep
- Best Mopar
- Best Motorcycle
- Best Mustang
- Best Orphan Brand
- Best Survivor
- Best Truck
- Southport Director of Community Services
- Southport Fire Chief Choice
- Southport Lions Choice
- Southport Lions Past President’s Choice
- Southport Lions President’s Choice
- Southport Lions Spectator Choice
- Southport Mayors Choice
- Southport Police Chief Award
- State Port Pilot Choice
Highlights from 2024 Car Show
