Putta Palooza 2026: Downtown Melbourne Mini Golf Crawl Returns May 9
- Cassandra Hartford
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Downtown Melbourne, FL is about to turn into a 24-hole mini golf course, and Reach Commercial Real Estate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of one of Brevard County's most beloved community events.
The 3rd Annual Putta Palooza, hosted by Melbourne Main Street, takes over Historic Downtown Melbourne on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Twenty-four local businesses each build their own custom mini golf hole inside their storefronts. You putt, you shop, you eat, and you meet the people who actually run Downtown Melbourne.
Why a Commercial Brokerage Sponsors a Mini Golf Event
Downtown Melbourne is one of the most active small-business corridors in Brevard County. Restaurants, retail, galleries, and services packed into a walkable district that draws people from across the Space Coast. The businesses inside these buildings are the reason commercial real estate on New Haven Avenue, Strawbridge Avenue, and Harbor City Boulevard has the demand it does.
Putta Palooza puts every one of those businesses in front of hundreds of new customers in a single afternoon. That is good for the tenants, good for the landlords, and good for the district as a whole. As a Melbourne FL commercial real estate brokerage headquartered at 921 E New Haven Ave, we have a direct stake in the health of this corridor. Sponsoring this event is the easiest decision we make all year.
Event Details: Putta Palooza 2026
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (check-in opens 10:00 AM)
Check-in Location: Matt's Casbah Patio, Historic Downtown Melbourne
Closing Ceremony: 2:00 PM at Hotel Melby
How the Mini Golf Crawl Works
Check-in starts at 10:00 AM on the Matt's Casbah patio. You pick up your scorecard and head out. Volunteer caddies are stationed throughout the route to help with scoring and keep you moving from hole to hole. Every hole is different because every business designs their own. Some go competitive, some go absurd, all of them are inside the actual storefront.
The day wraps with a Closing and Awards Ceremony at 2:00 PM at Hotel Melby. Raffle prizes include a stay at Hotel Melby, gift baskets from participating Downtown Melbourne businesses, and a cooler stocked with spirits.
This Year's 24 Participating Downtown Melbourne Businesses
Autism Community Thrift, Tuft'n A Rug Making Experience, Bump Maternity, Camm's Jewelry & Gifts, Coral Closet Boutique, Debauchery, Downtown Divas, Drew's Brews, Executive Cigar, Hotel Melby / The Landing Rooftop, Iron Oak Post, Let's Plant It, Mainstreet Pub, Meehan's, Meg O'Malley's, Mr. Nice Guys, Onyx Gifts & Books, Raintree Mercantile, Sendala's, Strawbridge Art League, Sullivan's Jewelers, The Teahouse, Uptown Whimsy, and Van Beers Bottle & Tap.
Volunteer as a Caddy
If you want to volunteer as a caddy, MMS is taking signups now. Students can earn community service hours, and adults get a front-row seat to the most fun thing happening downtown that weekend. Sign up at downtownmelbourne.com/putta-palooza-2026.
Thank You to Our Co-Sponsors
Gorilla Golf Company is the official Golf Ball Sponsor, and Intercoastal Pool & Spa is supporting the event alongside us. Putta Palooza happens because the Downtown Melbourne business community shows up for it, year after year.
About Reach Commercial Real Estate
Reach Commercial Real Estate is a boutique Brevard County commercial real estate brokerage focused exclusively on the Space Coast. We represent owners, tenants, buyers, and investors across Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Palm Bay, Viera, and the surrounding markets.
See you on the course.
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