Space Coast, FL 2026

Space Coast, FL 2026

The 2025 Wine Women & Shoes Space Coast event was a smashing success – raising $425,000, including just over $180,000 in sponsorships! Thank you to all the sponsors and guests for stepping up to support economic opportunities for women.

Looking ahead, we are going to use 2026 as a strategic pause that will allow us to return bigger and better in 2027. Stay tuned for this exciting announcement! 

In lieu of the signature gala, we will host a few smaller Wine Women & Shoes branded pop-up events throughout 2026 that will allow us to expand community engagement, showcase local businesses, and build excitement for the next gala. The first will be a Champagne Brunch and Happy Hour at Venezia Wine Veranda, featuring a Marketplace by Thrive Local on Saturday January 31st


Event Day Agenda
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Brunch $75pp
Includes Champagne, Wine Tastings, and Decadent Buffet Brunch 

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Happy Hour $40pp
Includes Wine Tastings and Lite Bites*

Note, these are two separate ticketed events, each limited to 100 guests. Join us for either – or both! The Thrive Local Marketplace and first floor of the Venezia Wine Veranda are open to the public 1-4pm, while the second floor, with sweeping views, fabulous photo ops and exclusive wine tastings, is limited to Wine Women & Shoes event guests.


*Additional food and beverages available for purchase.


Thanks to Our Event Partners and Sponsors

Sole Men Sponsor

Saturday, January 31, 2026 All day

weVENTURE Women’s Business Center at Florida Tech

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Venezia Wine Veranda

5475 Lorkey ln
Melbourne, Florida 32940 United States
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Space Coast, FL 2025

Space Coast, FL 2025

Thank You to Our Sponsors

TITLE SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR


DIAMOND STILETTO SPONSORS


POWER PUMP SPONSORS


CLASSY KICKS SPONSORS


BOSS BOOTIES SPONSORS


HIGH HEELS SPONSORS


FABULOUS FLATS SPONSOR


SOLE MAN SPONSORS


Thank You to Our Marketplace Partners


Thank You to Our Wine Partners


Thank You to Our Fashion Show Partners


Thank You to Our In-Kind Partners

A Bare Necessity

Aesthetics with Charlotte Elden

Michele Assad

Audi Melbourne

Bisk Ventures

Bobbi’s at Parkside

Bond Group Enterprises, Inc.

Cheeseboards321

COA

CraftLab

Dana Niemeier Photography

Derek Gores Gallery

Djon’s Village Market

Emma & Alice

Taona Enriquez

ESLLA

Tracy Feldman

Finnish Long Drink

Fontana Village Resort & Shah Family

Michelle Forehand

FrogBones Family Shooting Center

Dr. Lauren Hodges

J. McLaughlin

K. Creed Candle Co.

Jeremy and Amber Lindquist

Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa

La Moda Boutique

Melanie’s Salon & Spa

Melbourne Ballroom

Onyx Gifts & Books

Peelz Scrubs

Residence Inn Melbourne

Rockledge Country Club

Roses Are Red Florist

Sahara Rose

Savage Joi

Spencer Bespoke Clothier

Southern Caramel

Southern Glazers

Urban Prime

Vertex Applied Innovation Hub

Viera Social Media

Waxing by Becky

Wild Goat Soap

Your Money Gal, LLC


Saturday, August 2 | 1:30 pm 6:00 pm

For questions, please contact Kathryn Rudloff, Executive Director of weVENTURE WBC

winewomenshoes@fit.edu | 321-674-7007

weVENTURE Women’s Business Center at Florida Tech

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Venezia Wine Veranda

5475 Lorkey ln
Melbourne, Florida 32940 United States
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