Presenting Sponsor $10,000
-Presenting Sponsor for the 35th Annual Ithaca Festival 2012-
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 hotlinks, 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.
• Booth – 10’x10’ booth space in a prominent location for promoting your business on all days.
• VIP – Complimentary parking passes to Stewart Park on Sunday as well as special event seating.
• Banners – Your banner prominently displayed in at least 2 locations each day and at the parade.
• Festival – Scripted recognition at each stage will be provided between events.
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.
• Media – Logo and sponsor recognition, including hotlinks, will be provided on the Festival website. Mention in all radio and newspaper advertisements for the Festival as the Parade Sponsor.
• Program – One full page inside the Festival program as well as listing on our sponsorship page.
• Booth – 10’x10’ booth space in a prominent location for promoting your business at our event.
• VIP – Complimentary parking passes to Stewart Park on Sunday.
• Banners – Your banner prominently displayed in one location at the festival and at the Parade.
Expo Sponsor $2,000
Gorges Green Expo
The Ithaca Festival presents two wonderful fairs: the Downtown Ithaca Alliance Spring Craft Fair on Cayuga St. downtown and the Gorges Green Expo in Stewart Park on Sunday. Both Fairs are now festival mainstays and are a must see for everyone. The Gorges Green Expo offers a unique opportunity to reach out to your target audience; if your business focuses on sustainability then this is a great way to gain exposure.
• Media – Logo and sponsor recognition, including hotlinks, will be provided on the Festival website.
• Program – One half-page advertisement inside the Festival program and listing on our sponsorship page.
• Booth – A 10’x10’ booth space for promoting your business at your sponsored Fair.
• VIP – Complimentary parking pass for Stewart Park on Sunday.
• Banner – Your banner will be prominently displayed at the sponsored Fair.
• Festival – Scripted recognition will be provided between events by Festival emcees.
Stage Sponsor $1,000-$4,000
Musical performances truly 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.
• Media – Logo and sponsor recognition, including hotlinks to your website, will be provided on the Festival website.
• Program – One half-page advertisement inside the Festival program as well as listing on our sponsorship page.
• Booth – 10’ space at your sponsored stage for promoting your business.
• VIP – Complimentary parking pass for Stewart Park on Sunday.
• Banner – Your banner will be prominently displayed at your sponsored stage.
• Festival – Scripted recognition between events by Festival emcees at your stage.
Theme Sponsor $4000
Help the festival theme come to life by supporting our many theme related activities during festival weekend.
• Media – Logo and sponsor recognition, including hotlinks, will be provided on the Festival website.
• Program – One full-page advertisement inside the Festival program as well as on any theme specific print material i.e. festival poster and a listing on the sponsorship page in the program.
• Booth – 10’ space at your sponsored activity to promote your business.
• VIP – You will receive a parking pass for Stewart Park on Sunday.
• Banner – Your banner will be prominently displayed at the festival.
Family Fun Sponsor $800
On The Commons or at Stewart Park
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 moms 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 type of demographic, the Family Fun area is the perfect place for your logo or booth.
• Media – Logo and sponsor recognition, including hotlinks, will be provided on the Festival website.
• Program – One quarter-page advertisement inside the Festival program as well as listing on the sponsorship page.
• Table – 6’ table space at your sponsored activity for promoting your business.
• VIP – You will receive a parking pass for Stewart Park on Sunday.
• Banner – Your banner will be prominently displayed at the sponsored activity.
Partial Sponsorship $500
Do you love the Ithaca Festival? This is the perfect way to show your support. Being recognized as a supporter of community events has been show to increase favorable public perception of your business.
• Media – Logo and sponsor recognition, including hotlinks to your website, will be provided on the Festival website.
• Program – Listing on sponsorship page as well as discounted advertising in the Program.
• VIP – You will receive a parking pass for Stewart Park on Sunday.
• Banner – At the $500 level your banner will be prominently displayed at the Festival.
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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