The MADNESS- A FUNDRAISER FOR THE VERDI ECOSCHOOL

Schedule

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL, United States, Florida 32935 | Melbourne, FL

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🏀🔥 THE MADNESS IS HERE 🔥🏀
11 Restaurants.
One Goal.
Total Bragging Rights.
This isn’t just about picking the winner of this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game.
This is about Community. Competition. And KALE.
Welcome to THE MADNESS — Brevard County’s most delicious showdown.
From now until March 22 at midnight, we’re turning your favorite local spots into prediction headquarters. Walk into any of these legendary establishments:
Meg O’Malley’s
Any Long Doggers location in Brevard County
Intracoastal Brewing Company
Charlie & Jake’s BBQ
Bunky’s Raw Bar Beachside
Bunky’s Raw Bar and Brewery
Find the MADNESS poster.
Scan the QR code.
Make your bold prediction.
Here’s how it works:
For just $10 per entry, tell us:
Who will win the Men's NCAA Championship
The TOTAL combined points scored in the championship game
Example: NC State — 180 total points.
And yes…
You can enter as many times as your competitive heart desires.
💰 The Stakes?
50% of the total prize pool goes to the winner(s).
50% supports The Verdi EcoSchool, a 501(c)(3) Urban Farm School right here in Brevard County, growing the next generation of environmental leaders.
Your bracket brain could literally help grow food, education, and opportunity.
🏆 But Wait… There’s More.
This isn’t just a fan competition.
The restaurant that drives the MOST entries wins:
The DOPEST TROPHY in Brevard
Ultimate bragging rights for the year
And organically grown KALE from The Verdi EcoSchool
Yes. Kale.
Victory never tasted so righteous.
📈 Watch the Pot Grow
We’ll be posting updates on how high the prize pool climbs as entries roll in.
Will it hit $1,000? $2,000? More?
Only one way to find out.
Pick your champion.
Call your shot.
Scan the code.
Let the MADNESS begin. 🌱🏀
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