Southport Lions Club Boat Raffle returns on July 4, 2025 with one of its most-impressive watercrafts to date, the 2025 Carolina Skiff 19 LS featuring 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. The winner may also reserve a boat a total of four times during the same one-year period at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe.
Third Prize: $500 cash
Buy Raffle Tickets Here!2025 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
- 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. The winner may also reserve a boat a total of four times during the same one-year period at any of the other 370+ Freedom Boat Clubs throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe.
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
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.