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Space Coast Derby Day 2026
Save the Date:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Oasis at Palm Shores (Space Coast Association of Realtors building)
2950 Pineda Plaza Way, Palm Shores, FL 32940
History
Space Coast Derby Day started as Rockledge Rotary’s main fundraiser in 2004. Known as Rockledge Rotary Derby Day, the event was originally held at the Rockledge Country Club. It grew over the next few years until that venue was no longer large enough. We later became a fixture at the Holiday Inn Viera from 2007-2014. With the gaining popularity of the event, we chose a venue with virtually unlimited growth opportunities and moved to Wickham Park. At that time, we rebranded the event as Space Coast Derby Day. As an indoor/outdoor event with live horse racing, we were able to nearly double our capacity and provide Central Florida’s premier Kentucky Derby experience. In 2020, due to COVID-19, we transitioned to a live, virtual event which enabled us to continue to support charitable organizations despite the new challenges the year brought many. From 2021 - 2024, we hosted the event live again but at a new venue, The Twisted Birch. In 2025, with the growth of the event, we hosted it at the St. John Event Hall. This year's venue is TBD.
Proceeds from the 2025 Space Coast Derby Day Event tallied $85.5K, which was distributed between the charities. A portion of the funds stay with the Rockledge Rotary Foundation and are used to give to the local community throughout the year.
Beneficiaries
The Salvation Army North/Central Brevard exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however it can. The organization assesses the needs of each community it serves and builds programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
The Children’s Hunger Project provides over 4,300+ children in Brevard at 60 schools with weekend meals who may be at risk of little or no available food. All meals are prepped, packed and distributed by our volunteers. Every Friday, The Children’s Hunger Project helps elementary school children by providing nutritional food packages to carry kid-friendly food home in their backpack. On Monday, the kids return to school but with a better and healthier foundation for learning. Thanks to many volunteers and supporters, we have served Brevard County children on school weekends without missing a single week, since 2010.
Harmony Farms uses therapeutic horseback riding to teach riding skills to individuals with a diversity of disabilities. Therapeutic riding is beneficial for all ages for those that present a wide range of cognitive, physical and/or emotional conditions.
Events
- Live streaming of the Kentucky Derby
- Charity wagering on the race
- 50/50 raffle (win up to $10,000)
- Live and silent auction
- Wheelbarrow of cheer raffle (two chances to win)
- Bourbon tasting
- Buffet-style dinner
- Hat Contest
- Photo opportunities
- Cash bar serving beer, wine and liquor
- Hobbling Horse Race
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor for the Rockledge Rotary Foundation’s Space Coast Derby Day event.
List of Services
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$3,000 “Triple Crown” SponsorList Item 1
- 18 tickets to the Derby Day Party;
- 36 total drink tickets;
- Sponsor provided tent to the Derby Day Party;
- Logo included on all marketing material;
- Primary marketing on all marketing channels and the day of the event;
- Recognition at the event and Derby Day Party;
- 3-minutes to speak about business or organization at the Derby Day Party.
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$1,500 “Garland of Roses” SponsorList Item 2
- Eight tickets to the Derby Day Party;
- 16 drink tickets;
- Sponsor provided tent to the Derby Day Party;
- Logo included on all marketing material;
- Primary marketing on all marketing channels and the day of the event;
- Recognition at the event and Derby Day Party.
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$1,000 Kentucky Derby Sponsor
- Six admission tickets;
- 12 drink tickets;
- Announcements during event.
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$600 “Winner’s Circle” SponsorList Item 3
- Four tickets to the Derby Day Party;
- Eight drink tickets;
- Sponsor provided tent to the Derby Day Party;
- Logo included on all marketing material;
- Primary marketing on all marketing channels and the day of the event;
- Recognition at the event and Derby Day Party.
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In-kind Sponsor
Logo all marketing channels and event
Sponsors in 2025
Triple Crown Sponsors
Garland of Roses Sponsors
Kentucky Derby Sponsors
Winner's Circle Sponsors
Entertainment Sponsor
