Upcoming Events

The Central Florida Classic returns April 16–17, 2026!

The Central Florida Classic will be two days of golf, a reception, and a concert series in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Golf will be played at The Club at Venetian Bay, and concerts* to follow. The top two finishers will earn invitations to compete in The Duke of Edinburgh Cup World Finals in England in the fall of 2026.

*Note: You do not have to participate in the Classic to attend the concerts. Concert tickets are open to the public.

16 April

Central Florida Classic | Team Scramble

April 16, 2026 07:00 The Club at Venetian Bay
Don’t miss a day of fun, friendship, and philanthropy with your foursome on day one of the Blessings Central Florida
16 April

Concert | Jenene Caramielo’s Tribute Show “Celebrating Celine”

April 16, 2026 20:15 The Club at Venetian Bay
Part of the Joan L. Kidd MD Fight for Life Concert Series, Jenene Celebrating Celine takes place during the Central
17 April

Central Florida Classic | The Duke of Edinburgh Cup U.S. Qualifier

April 17, 2026 The Club at Venetian Bay, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Join us for a unique, individual qualifier for players with a USGA handicap index on day two of the Blessings

Planning is underway for the following events:

Race to Feed – March 2026

Get ready to pack with purpose and a little friendly competition! Race to Feed is a large-scale, bracket-style packing event where teams compete to see who can pack the most weekend food bags for local kids. Rally your crew, bring your energy, and help us crown a packing champion while making a big impact!

Blessings Classic – April 2026

Tee off for a good cause at the Blessings Classic! This exciting spring event features a team scramble,  an individual qualifier for amateur golfers to represent the USA at the Duke of Edinburgh Cup World Finals in England, the Joan L. Kidd MD Fight for Life Cup Playoff,  and a reception and concert you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re swinging a club or swaying to the music, your support helps provide hunger-free weekends for kids in our community. Click here for more details!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all upcoming events.

If you’re interested, please email dianel@blessingsinabackpack.org. Include the event name in the subject line.