# Event Details - **Event Name**: Giving Challenge Fair - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: CONNECT, COLLABORATE & COME TOGETHER: BE THE ONE! To celebrate and promote local nonprofits, Sharky's on the Pier and Fins at Sharky’s are hosting the 4th Giving Challenge Fair! The Giving Challenge is an exciting 24-hour giving event sponsored by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County supporting local nonprofits. From Wednesday, April 15th at noon to Thursday, April 16th at noon, donors can go online to https://www.givingchallenge.org/ to make a secure donation and help their favorite organization receive special matching dollars and grant incentives. The Patterson Foundation will provide a 1:1 match for all donations - up to $100 per donor, per organization. On Wednesday, April 15th, stop by Sharky's on the Pier and Fins at Sharky's between 12 and 7 PM to visit 26 amazing local non-profits and learn about what each organization does for our community. The 2024 event raised over $27,000 – making the total amount with the match over $57,500 donated to local non-profits! To further assist nonprofits in the Giving Challenge, Sharky's and Fins are offering additional incentives for donors who contribute at the event, which include: - A free dessert to anyone who donates $100. - Free lunch for 2 people at Sharky’s for anyone who makes FIVE $100 donations (total donation of $500). - Free dinner for two people at Fins for anyone who makes TEN $100 donations (total donation of $1,000). - Each $100+ donation also gets entered into a chance drawing to win a big prize. *These incentives qualify for any donor that gives to any nonprofit participating in the Giving Challenge Fair on Wednesday, April 15th at Sharky’s and Fins. Limit to one chance per person for chance drawing. Proof of donation is required. Food and other prize promotions are provided and administered solely by Venice Pier Group. Participating nonprofits are not involved. Currently, nonprofits participating in the Giving Challenge Fair include: • Agape Flights • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast • Children First • Family Promise • Friends of Sarasota County Parks • Friends of the Legacy Trail • Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Inc. • Laurel Civic Association • Loveland Center • On the Spot Aid, Inc. • Our Mother’s House • Pregnancy Solutions • Rotary Futures • Sertoma Club of Venice • Team Tony • The Twig • The Venice Chorale • The WareHouse of Venice • Venice Area Beatification Inc. (VABI) • Venice Area Historical Society • Venice Art Center • Venice Christian School • Venice Symphony • Venice Theatre • Venice YMCA • Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida We look forward to seeing you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/venice/giving-challenge-fair/200029874650837 - **Event Categories**: contests, nonprofit, art, fine-arts, theatre, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 141 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Venice - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Sharky's On the Pier - **lat**: 27.0731 - **long**: -82.45042 - **full address**: Sharky's On the Pier, 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285-3700, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Giving Challenge Fair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/53c99bc8f3eb0b5bb65608184a01dec4438115d3878b99859f011b514c7cce85-rimg-w1200-h1552-dcd7dbc1-gmir?v=1776101009 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Giving Challenge Fair being held? - **A:** Giving Challenge Fair takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Sharky's On the Pier, 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285-3700, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Giving Challenge Fair? - **A:** Giving Challenge Fair is organized by Sharky's On the Pier. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Giving Challenge Fair is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Venice, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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