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 membership period, the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during that year.
Additionally, at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe — the winner may reserve a boat (a total of) four times during the same one-year membership period.
Third Prize: $500 cash
2025 Third Prize Winner: Jeff Myles Sanford, NC2025 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 membership period, the winner is eligible to reserve a boat every day during that year.
Additionally, at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe — the winner may reserve a boat (a total of) four times during the same one-year membership period.
Boat Raffle Gallery
Southport Lions
80th Anniversary Family Day
and Car Show 2025
Southport Lions 2025 Car Show was held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Waterfront Park and throughout our beautiful downtown area. It was a great day of family fun, laughter, fellowship, good food, music, great cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The Club would like to thank the City of Southport; including Mayor Rich Alt, Police Chief Todd Coring, and the citizens of Southport; for coming out and helping celebrate our 80-year anniversary as an organization.
Looking forward to the next eighty years of service to the community and beyond!
We offer special gratitude to Fire Chief Charles Drew and the Southport Fire Department. During the day the Fire Department cooked for us and provided the community with 480 hamburgers and 320 hot dogs (at 1980 prices), of which, we only asked for donations.
We extend an additional thank you to the State Port Pilot for their continuous support. And to kick off our initial Car Club Challenge, the winning club was the Cape Fear Cruisers.
2025 Car Show · Specialty Award Winners
2025 Car Show · Top 30 Trophy Winners
2025 Car Show Sponsors
- Advanced Auto
- Al Paca Peruvian Chicken
- Always Ready Cart Care
- Artisans Gallery / Lion Jim Brown
- Auto Zone
- Beach ‘N Custom
- Beach Road Furniture
- Bear Creek Home Owners
- Bearden Family
- Carolina Crab Brewing Company
- Chapman Family (in memory of Brian Chapman, 1991–2023)
- ChiroHealth Dr. Jeff Shaffer
- The Clubs at Saint James
- Coastal Automotive Repair
- Coastal Cottage
- Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry
- Collage Hunks
- Debi Gallo Reality / St James Properties
- Dry Street Pub and Pizza
- The Diary Bar
- Falcones Restaurant
- First Bank (Southport)
- Fizzy Janes
- Francesca Slaughter Realtor
- Frying Pan Restaurant
- Galloway-Sands Pharmacy
- Have a Shirt Made OKI
- Hippie Chick Granola Company
- Jennifer S. Williams DDS Family Dentistry
- Jax Exploration Services
- Jones Ford
- Lion Bob Smith
- Lion Paul and Karen Fisher
- Loco Jo’s Bar & Grill
- Northrop Antiques Mall
- Oliver’s On The Cape Fear
- Peacock Newman Funeral Services
- The Pipe and Pint
- Port City Java
- Provisions Company
- Rob Potter (Farm Bureau)
- San Filipe Mexican Restaurant
- Salty Olive
- Sherol Lappala Reality
- Smith Family (in memory of Anna Smith)
- Southport Cheese Shoppe
- Southport Fire Department
- Southport Health and Rehabilitation Center
- Southport Reality
- Southport Rescue Squad Auxiliary
- Southport Tap and Cellar
- Spike’s Dairy Bar
- Summit Plastic surgery and Dermatology
- Terra Bella Southport
- Thai Noodle House
- Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge
- Tractor Supply
- Victory Dodge
- Ward Auto Total Auto Care
- Will Rogers (State Farm)
- World on the Fly Travel
Highlights from 2024 Car Show
Community Flag Project
Flag Project Gallery
The display of the American Flag throughout Southport provides a sense of pride and patriotism. These displays leave a lasting and positive impression — on adults, young people, and the community at large (including visitors). Over 120 flag sites are sponsored by private businesses, local merchants, and individual Lions members. In past years, the project has raised over $2,800 — helping to support local charitable causes and vision programs. Flags will be displayed on the following holidays and special observances.
| Event | Observance |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Third Monday of January |
| Presidents Day | Third Monday of February |
| Memorial Day | Last Monday in May |
| Flag Day | June 14 |
| Juneteenth | June 19 |
| Independence Day | July 4 |
| Labor Day | First Monday of September |
| Patriot Day | September 11 |
| Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Pearl Harbor Day | December 7 |
Meetings & Speakers
Format
Luncheon Meeting
Dates
1st and 3rd Thursday (each month)
Time
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Visitors are always welcome.
The Southport Lions Board of Directors also meets privately, once-monthly, on the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 am (prior to the regular member’s luncheon meeting).
Two of our meeting days are reserved for an annual Officers Installation Ceremony and a Christmas Dinner. Various social events are also scheduled throughout the year.
Guest Speaker
We strive to have a speaker at every luncheon meeting. This is truly an important part of our overall program. Speakers usually give a 20‑minute presentation followed by a short Q&A session. Topics can range from local political matters and community events — to leisure activities, entertainment, and even sports. Many of our speakers discuss the merits of their charitable organization. Guest speakers dine at no cost.
If you are an administrator of such an organization or would like to speak to the Lions Club on a matter of local interest, we would greatly value your viewpoints at one of our meetings. Being a guest speaker can be an excellent way to promote your mission — while seeking financial or friendly support from our Club and its Members.