Guardians Benefit Ride & Poker Run 2026
Product information
$20.00
Event Date: Sat, Oct 10th - 10 AM to 7 PM EDT (9h)
2026 Poker Run
Ride the Scenic Foothills. Support Those Who Served.
Join Shepherds for Sheepdogs, Inc. and the Guardians Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club of North Carolina for an unforgettable day of riding, great food, prizes, and community - all while supporting disabled veterans and first responders.
Whether you're riding for the poker hand, the scenery, or the cause, this is one event you won't want to miss!
Event Details
Start Location (Map)
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
2351 Morganton Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Registration Opens: 10:00 AM
KSU: 11:00 AM
Before you hit the road, grab your favorite coffee or specialty drink from the HeBrews Coffee Truck, conveniently located onsite.
The Ride
Enjoy an approximately 100-mile scenic route through the beautiful foothills of Western North Carolina.
Along the way you'll stop at four great locations where you can get a stretch and draw a card for your poker hand.
The ride concludes between 2-3 PM at Liquid Roots Brewing Project, where the fun is just getting started! Prizes for the best and worst poker hands will be drawn at 3pm.
The After Party at Liquid Roots Brewing Project
Bring the whole family - this celebration is family-friendly and dog-friendly!
Pint Night
Every beer purchased during Pint Night generates a $1 donation to Shepherds for Sheepdogs, helping place service dogs with disabled veterans and first responders.
Live Music
Relax after the ride with great live entertainment.
Doggone Bingo – 5:00 PM
Doggone Bingo will make its first debut with fantastic prizes and plenty of laughs for everyone.
Raffle Extravaganza
Thanks to Bad Attitude Department LLC, we'll be raffling off multiple high-value prizes throughout the evening with a separate Grand Prize Raffle for one one lucky winner who will take home a custom-built AR, generously donated by Bad Attitude Department LLC.
$25 per raffle ticket
Only 200 tickets will be sold, giving you incredible odds!
Registration
$20 – Rider
$10 – Additional Passenger
Your registration includes a delicious meal from Cowlick Moos & Chews, served at Liquid Roots Brewing Project following the ride.
Event T-shirts are available separately and can be ordered during pre-registration.
Important Information
-
Cash-only event
-
Rain or Shine Event
-
Pre-register today to reserve your spot
-
Order your event T-shirt in advance while supplies last
Come ride some of the best roads in Western North Carolina, enjoy an incredible afternoon with friends and family, and help Shepherds for Sheepdogs continue serving those who served.
Product information
$20.00
Event Date: Sat, Oct 10th - 10 AM to 7 PM EDT (9h)
2026 Poker Run
Ride the Scenic Foothills. Support Those Who Served.
Join Shepherds for Sheepdogs, Inc. and the Guardians Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club of North Carolina for an unforgettable day of riding, great food, prizes, and community - all while supporting disabled veterans and first responders.
Whether you're riding for the poker hand, the scenery, or the cause, this is one event you won't want to miss!
Event Details
Start Location (Map)
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
2351 Morganton Blvd. SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Registration Opens: 10:00 AM
KSU: 11:00 AM
Before you hit the road, grab your favorite coffee or specialty drink from the HeBrews Coffee Truck, conveniently located onsite.
The Ride
Enjoy an approximately 100-mile scenic route through the beautiful foothills of Western North Carolina.
Along the way you'll stop at four great locations where you can get a stretch and draw a card for your poker hand.
The ride concludes between 2-3 PM at Liquid Roots Brewing Project, where the fun is just getting started! Prizes for the best and worst poker hands will be drawn at 3pm.
The After Party at Liquid Roots Brewing Project
Bring the whole family - this celebration is family-friendly and dog-friendly!
Pint Night
Every beer purchased during Pint Night generates a $1 donation to Shepherds for Sheepdogs, helping place service dogs with disabled veterans and first responders.
Live Music
Relax after the ride with great live entertainment.
Doggone Bingo – 5:00 PM
Doggone Bingo will make its first debut with fantastic prizes and plenty of laughs for everyone.
Raffle Extravaganza
Thanks to Bad Attitude Department LLC, we'll be raffling off multiple high-value prizes throughout the evening with a separate Grand Prize Raffle for one one lucky winner who will take home a custom-built AR, generously donated by Bad Attitude Department LLC.
$25 per raffle ticket
Only 200 tickets will be sold, giving you incredible odds!
Registration
$20 – Rider
$10 – Additional Passenger
Your registration includes a delicious meal from Cowlick Moos & Chews, served at Liquid Roots Brewing Project following the ride.
Event T-shirts are available separately and can be ordered during pre-registration.
Important Information
-
Cash-only event
-
Rain or Shine Event
-
Pre-register today to reserve your spot
-
Order your event T-shirt in advance while supplies last
Come ride some of the best roads in Western North Carolina, enjoy an incredible afternoon with friends and family, and help Shepherds for Sheepdogs continue serving those who served.
