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Upcoming Events

  • Brothers of Others
    Brothers of Others
    Sun, May 05
    Founders Park
    May 05, 2024, 2:45 PM – 5:15 PM
    Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    Rock out with Brothers of Others for the 2nd Annual I.CARE Trash Derby Festival!
  • Leah Sutter - Acoustic/Pop Music
    Leah Sutter - Acoustic/Pop Music
    Sun, May 05
    Founders Park Islamorada
    May 05, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Founders Park Islamorada, 87000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    Acoustic/pop music. Leah is one of several musical performers for the 2nd Annual I.CARE Trash Derby Festival.
  • Festival & Award Ceremony
    Festival & Award Ceremony
    Sun, May 05
    Founders Park
    May 05, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    FREE Festival & Award Ceremony to celebrate the 2nd Annual I.CARE Trash Derby Sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in support of Goal: Clean Seas.
  • Day 2 Derby Debris Collection Key Largo to Key West
    Day 2 Derby Debris Collection Key Largo to Key West
    Sat, May 04
    Key Largo to Key West
    May 04, 2024, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Key Largo to Key West
    Sunrise to sunset Saturday, May 4th ICARE Trash Derby Debris Collection open Key Largo to Key West.
  • Surfrider Organized Land Based Clean Up
    Surfrider Organized Land Based Clean Up
    Fri, May 03
    Harry Harris Beach & Park
    May 03, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Harry Harris Beach & Park , 50 E Beach Rd, Tavernier, FL 33070, USA
    Don't know where to go? Join Surfrider for an organized land based clean up!
  • Day 1 Derby Debris Collection Key Largo to Key West
    Day 1 Derby Debris Collection Key Largo to Key West
    Fri, May 03
    Key Largo to Key West
    May 03, 2024, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Key Largo to Key West
    Sunrise to sunset Friday, May 3rd ICARE Trash Derby Debris Collection open Key Largo to Key West.
  • Mandatory Team Leader Meeting - Land/Shore & Private Boat Teams
    Mandatory Team Leader Meeting - Land/Shore & Private Boat Teams
    Thu, May 02
    Bud N' Mary's
    May 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Bud N' Mary's, 79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    Only for Private Boat & Land/Shore Teams. NOT required for dive shops or recreational divers diving with a participating dive operator. Dive operators can pick up gear/supplies at this time.
  • I.CARE Trash Derby Festival at Founders Park
    I.CARE Trash Derby Festival at Founders Park
    Sat, May 13
    Islamorada
    May 13, 2023, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Islamorada, 87000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    Awards, Music, Vendors, & Games
  • Islamorada Beach Cleanup
    Islamorada Beach Cleanup
    Sat, May 13
    Islamorada Conservation Land MM87
    May 13, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Islamorada Conservation Land MM87
    Land based cleanup organized by Surfrider for derby teams to join. Bags, gloves, and debris disposal provided.
  • Day 2 Debris Clean Up
    Day 2 Debris Clean Up
    Sat, May 13
    Key Largo to Big Pine
    May 13, 2023, 6:40 AM – 12:00 PM
    Key Largo to Big Pine
    Debris collection open for the ICARE Trash Derby teams from Key Largo to Big Pine
  • FWC Wildlife Preservation Area Clean Up in Marathon
    FWC Wildlife Preservation Area Clean Up in Marathon
    Fri, May 12
    Marathon
    May 12, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Marathon, 3001 Grouper Dr, Marathon, FL 33050, USA
    Surfrider led land clean up. Pizza, gloves, bags, and debris disposal provided!
  • Lignumvitae Key Aquatic Preserve Clean Up: RSVP REQUIRED
    Lignumvitae Key Aquatic Preserve Clean Up: RSVP REQUIRED
    Fri, May 12
    Islamorada
    May 12, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Islamorada, Indian Key Fill, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    FDEP organized clean up for ICARE Trash Derby participants. Bags, gloves, & debris disposal provided! RSVP required.
  • Day 1 Debris Clean Up
    Day 1 Debris Clean Up
    Fri, May 12
    Key Largo to Big Pine
    May 12, 2023, 6:40 AM – May 13, 2023, 8:40 PM
    Key Largo to Big Pine
    Debris collection open for the ICARE Trash Derby teams Key Largo to Big Pine.
  • Corals & BEER!
    Corals & BEER!
    Thu, May 11
    Islamorada
    May 11, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Islamorada, 79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    Following ICARE's Trash Derby Mandatory Captains Meeting, Mote will be giving coral nursery tours at their land based nursery located in the Bud N' Mary's Marina. Beer will be provided from Florida Keys Brewing Co.
  • Mandatory Captains Meeting
    Mandatory Captains Meeting
    Thu, May 11
    Islamorada
    May 11, 2023, 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
    Islamorada, 79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA
    All teams must have at least one team member present in person or virtually.

$250

Garbage Grabber (Aluminum)

Includes:

  • Social media shoutouts 

  • Festival appreciation announcement

  • Name recognition in I.CARE derby e-news article 

  • Logo with backlink on event website

$500

Rubbish Wrangler (Bronze)

Includes:

  • Everything from Garbage Grabber Sponsorship

  • Small logo on event t-shirts

$1000

Trash Tamer 

(Silver)

Includes:

  • Everything from Rubbish Wrangler Sponsorship 

  • Logo on event flyers/posters

  • Free booth at festival 

  • Medium sized logo on event t-shirts.

$2500

Debris Destroyer (Gold)

Includes:

  • Everything from Trash Tamer Sponsorship

  • Large logo on event t-shirt 

  • Recognition in press releases

  • Recognition in social media ads

  • Recognition in 1 individual Instagram & Facebook post

  • Key Sponsor of Award

Sponsorship Opportunities

To be recognized as a sponsor in printed materials, contributions must be received no later than April 15th 2023. 

Event Title Sponsor:

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In support of:

Includes everything from below sponsorships PLUS : 
Title Sponsorship Recognition "Sponsored by", logo featured on all event flyers and event t-shirts, featured segment in I.CARE e-news, logo included on select print ads, 2 individual recognition posts on Instagram and Facebook, inclusion in 2023 event video
*Note only one event title sponsor will be accepted for 2023 Derby

In-Kind Donations

In addition to cash sponsorships, we are seeking In-kind donations. If you are interested in supporting I.CARE through an in-kind gift for inclusion in the silent auction and raffles held during this event, please click the button below or email trashderby@gmail.com for additional information. 

 

Event Schedule

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Thursday, May 11th

Bud N Mary's Marina 

Mandatory Captain's Meeting 6:15PM-7:30PM in person at Bud N' Mary's Marina & virtual.

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Friday, May 12th 

Big Pine to Key Largo

Debris collection sunrise to sundown from Key Largo to Big Pine.

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Saturday, May 13th

Founders Park Festival

Debris collection sunrise - 1PM; Final weigh-in 2PM; Trash Derby Festival and Awards Ceremony at Founders Park 1PM - 8PM; Awards Ceremony at 6PM.

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Have questions? Contact us at trashderby@gmail.com
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