2013 Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
Presenting Sponsor $10,000
The Ithaca Festival is the most well attended community festival in the county. Over 10,000 people attend per day. Ithacans look forward all year to the Ithaca Festival and really come out in numbers to show their community spirit. What a great way to present your business as being deep in the heart of our community.
Merchandise – Your logo will be featured on the official Festival t-shirt.
Media – Your business will be mentioned in all radio and newspaper advertisements for the Festival as the presenting sponsor. Logo and sponsor recognition, including links, will be provided on the Festival website. The website receives over 350,000 hits during the month of the festival, with average year round hits over 45,000 per month.
Program – As the Festival major sponsor, your company logo will be featured on the front cover and receive one full page inside the Festival program as well as being listed on our sponsorship page.
Onsite - 10’x10’ booth space in a prominent location for promoting your business on all days. Your banner prominently displayed in at least 2 locations each day and at the parade. Scripted recognition at each stage will be provided between events.
Stage Sponsor $1,000-$2,000
Musical performances define the Ithaca Festival. The Festival wouldn’t be the same without the many talented artists who come out every year to show us the real meaning of artful expression. So many spectators come to be entertained by their favorites, family members and friends. Our many stages provide some of the best exposure at the Festival.
Web – logo placement on the festival home page with scroll over highlights, and a half page ad on the festival schedule page (over 20,000 hits in the month of May). Festival badge/link to list on your website as a sponsor.
Program - Logo placement in our new and improved print program. Program has been redesigned for greater exposure.
On site – Banner placement at your sponsored stage as well as a 10’ booth space if you choose to display additional signage or a display. Scripted emcee announcements at each stage set break. Sponsors may also march in the Festival Parade at no additional cost.
Parade Sponsor $2,000
Imagine leading the parade! With a parade sponsorship your group will lead the Official Ithaca Festival Parade. You may build a float, drive a car or march with your banner. The Mayor of the City of Ithaca is the Official Grand Marshall of the parade and over 5,000 eager parade watchers will see your group leading the parade.
Web – logo placement on the festival home page with scroll over highlights, and a half page ad on the festival parade page (over 10,000 hits in the month of May). Festival badge/link to list on your website as a sponsor.
Program - Logo placement as the Parade Sponsor in our new and improved print program. The 2012 Program has been redesigned for greater exposure.
On site – Prominent parade placement for your float or marching group. Banner placement at one location during festival days
Radio - Listed as the Official Parade Sponsor on all radio ads.
Family Fun Sponsor $800
Family fun is an integral part of the Ithaca Festival. Families make up a large portion of festival- goers. After enjoying a full day of festivities parents will be looking for a place where their children can play and they can rest their feet, they will thank you for providing them with this service. If your business targets this demographic, the Family Fun area is the perfect place for your logo or booth.
Web – Logo placement on the festival home page with scroll over highlights. Festival badge/link to list on your website as a sponsor.
Program – Logo placement in our new and improved print program. Program has been redesigned for greater exposure.
On site – Banner and 10’booth placement in the Family Fun area on Friday and Saturday or Sunday of the festival. Sponsors may also march in the Festival Parade at no additional cost.
Partial Sponsorship $100-$500
This is the perfect way to show your support and be recognized as a supporter of community events.
Web – Logo placement on the festival home page with scroll over highlights. Festival badge/link to list on your website as a sponsor.
Program – Logo placement in our new and improved print program. Program has been redesigned for greater exposure.
On site – Banner placement on site at the festival.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Jes Seaver
Office: 607.273.3646 Cell: 607.351.8737 Email: director@ithacafestival.org
Ithaca Festival Office 209 Dey St. Ithaca, NY 14850
or download our 2013 Sponsor Guide
