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LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP
Premier Sponsorships*
Our Premier Sponsorships offer an exceptional opportunity for businesses targeting the highly sophisticated Washington, D.C. metro area market. These sponsorship levels have considerable value and visibility. Your company name will be aligned with this eminent event both pre-show and during the festival. There are several exclusive locations for company recognition including our Welcome Center Pavilion, signage throughout the show, a full-page ad in our festival guide, which will be printed in the May issue of the Washingtonian magazine, and acknowledgement on all regional and national advertising as well as media spots. Premier Sponsors have the option for a complimentary booth in the pavilion of their choice, and an option for educational speaking sessions.
- Presenting Sponsor: $50,000 - $75,000
- Founding Sponsor: $30,000 - $50,000
Contact us for a detailed list of Premier Sponsorship benefits.
Official Sponsorships*
Our Official Sponsors have the singular opportunity to have their company associated with the superior quality of this event. Put the spotlight on your company and capture the attention of thousands of affluent attendees both
pre-show and at the event as an exclusive official sponsor.
- Publishing Sponsor (produces festival guide) SOLD.
- Hotel Sponsor
- Airline Sponsor
- Automotive Sponsor
- Coffee Sponsor
- Bottled Water Sponsor
Contact us for a detailed list of Official Sponsorship benefits.
Pavilion Sponsorships*
Our pavilions house the latest culinary and varietal trends including the growing industry of artisanal culinary products and boutique wines. Pavilion Sponsorship gives your company an exclusive hosting opportunity. For high-visibility, choose a pavilion that highlights your company's image and philosophy.
- Main Tasting Pavilion: our grand tasting tent, food and wine are paired and divided by continent - $20,000.
- Artisanal Products and Boutique Wines Pavilion: dedicated to the growing trend of handcrafted artisanal products and boutique wines - $15,000.
- Our Culinary Future Pavilion: for purveyors, companies, and organizations dedicated to organic, local, and fresh resources; sustainable food production; and responsibly sourced ingredients - $10,000.
- Lost Culinary Arts Pavilion: for chefs, restaurants, food purveyors, and authors who are dedicated to preserving culinary traditions such as aging, smoking, pickling, etc. - $10,000.
- Emporium Pavilion: the bazaar-style retail store will present products from upscale manufacturers and purveyors from the world. This is an excellent sponsor opportunity for a credit card company, bank, or Web portal. - $20,000.
- Mini-Lounges: placed throughout the festival, these tableservice lounges offer a more intimate and luxurious environment. This is a perfect sponsor opportunity for a vineyard, caterer, restaurant, or tabletop manufacturer sponsor. - $10,000.
Contact us for a detailed list of Pavilion Sponsorship benefits.
Special Event Sponsorship*
Our V.I.P. Special Events present innovative chefs and vintners in a luxurious and private environment. These events are not included in our general ticket price; guests will purchase tickets individually to attend. The events listed below are options, but interested sponsors are not limited. We will be happy to customize a special event to suit your company's needs.
- Sponsored Gala V.I.P. Reception (Friday, May 16, 2008)
- Sponsored Gala V.I.P. Dinner (Friday, May 16, 2008)
- Sponsored Cruise on the Potomac
- Sponsored Keynote Speaker
Contact us for pricing details and a detailed list of Special Event Sponsorship benefits.
Seminars and Demonstrations*
There are a variety of informative and entertaining educational sessions throughout the festival. Sponsorship gives your company the opportunity to host and present our more exclusive programs featuring celebrity chefs, vineyards, and experts in the food and wine industry. Tickets to these events are sold individually and are not included in the festival's general admission.
- Sponsored Celebrity Chef Lecture/Demonstration: $10,000
- Celebrity Author: $7,500
- Author Series: $10,000
- Sponsored Panel of Experts: (Call for pricing details)
- Sponsored Guest Lecturers: $5,000 and more
Contact us for pricing details and a detailed list of Seminar Sponsorship benefits.
AVAILABLE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
On-site Bling*
- Welcome Center distribution, two-day: $2,000
- Welcome Center distribution one-day: $1,250
- Festival-at-a-glance sign: $3,000
- Bag insert of one company promotional item: (call or e-mail for pricing details)
Festival Promotional Opportunities*
Here is your chance to get the attention and gratitude of our attendees by putting your logo on official promotional items. Sponsor a helpful accoutrement that each attendee will use and appreciate long after the show.
- Festival Guide (reserved for our publishing sponsor)
- Festival Pen
- Festival Tasting Notebook
- Festival Official Wine Glass
- Festival Bag
- Festival Shuttles (small carts and jitneys used to transport guests)
- Festival Wristband
Contact us for pricing details.
* Confirm your sponsorship early. Sponsors who participate in this year's inaugural festival are guaranteed a space in our 2009 festival.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
To confirm your participation and for further information contact: Heather East, Sales Coordinator, at Heather@showsinc.com or Lynn Schwartz, Show Manager, at Lynn@showsinc.com or call 443.716.2800.
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