Event Sponsorship. Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round Up. Sponsorship opportunities, agreement and terms.

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1 Event Sponsorship Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round Up Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Marion County, benefitting the Discovery Center Sponsorship opportunities, agreement and terms. Jeffrey A. Inglehart Community Special Events Manager Ocala Recreation and Parks

2 Sixth Annual Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round Up Tuscawilla Park February 10, a.m. - 4 p.m. Sponsorship Opportunities The city of Ocala takes pride in offering a variety of public events, festivals and concerts for our residents in order to provide them the type of quality of life opportunities that promote a sense of community and belonging. Themed events have proven popular with residents and our visitors, and present a great opportunity for businesses to increase brand awareness, establish rapport with potential customers, generate leads and foster an image of civic-mindedness. To enjoy these benefits and more, we invite you to join us as a sponsor of the Sixth Annual Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round Up. RANCH OWNER SPONSOR - $2,500 A Ranch Owner Sponsor will be recognized for being a stage sponsor. In a performance setting all eyes are on the stage. Make sure they are seeing your name in big bold letters as a stage sponsor for the Cattle Drive and Cowboy Roundup! theme! You ll also receive four passes to Sponsors Ridge with drinks, hors d oeuvres, and Logo recognition on the event webpage with a hyperlink to your company s corporate website, plus logo recognition on Facebook event social media pages. Logo recognition on the event stage. Logo recognition on the sponsor banner and on event program. Logo recognition in print media as event sponsor (date sensitive). Logo recognition on event posters, distributed throughout the City of Ocala and

3 STAGE COACH SPONSOR - $1,000 The Stage Coach Sponsor will be recognized for being the Cowboy Arena sponsor. The Cowboy Arena highlights our ranch heritage with comedy acts and thrilling demonstrations of ranching skills. Take a step back in history and put a smile on your face. theme! You ll also receive four passes to Sponsors Ridge with drinks, hors d oeuvres, and Logo recognition on the event webpage with a hyperlink to your company s corporate website, plus logo recognition on Facebook event social media pages. Logo recognition on the event stage. Logo recognition on the sponsor banner and on event program. Logo recognition in print media as event sponsor (date sensitive). Logo recognition on event posters, distributed throughout the City of Ocala & CHUCK WAGON SPONSOR - $1,000 The Chuck Wagon Sponsor will be recognized for being the Chuck Wagon and historical farm equipment sponsor. This sponsorship highlights our ranching heritage with historical displays of an authentic chuck wagon, buckboard and other farm equipment, prominently displayed in front of the arena. Sponsor a great photo-op and a piece of history! theme! You ll also receive four passes to Sponsors Ridge with drinks, hors d oeuvres, and Logo recognition on the event webpage with a hyperlink to your company s corporate website, plus logo recognition on Facebook event social media pages. Logo recognition on the event stage. Logo recognition on the sponsor banner and on event program. Logo recognition in print media as event sponsor (date sensitive). Logo recognition on event posters, distributed throughout the City of Ocala &

4 COWBOY SPONSOR - $750 A Cowboy Sponsor will be recognized for being an historical sponsor. This festival is not only about fun, it s about education. As a way to enlighten and broaden our historical perspective you ll help us bring reenactors, demonstrators and performers that put us in touch with our heritage. theme! You ll also receive three passes to Sponsors Ridge, with drinks, hors d oeuvres, and Name recognition on the event webpage, plus name recognition on Facebook event social media pages. Name recognition on the event stage. Name recognition on the sponsor banner and in the event program. Logo recognition in print media as event sponsor (date sensitive). Name recognition on event posters, distributed throughout the City of Ocala and CATTLE SPONSOR - $500 A Cattle Sponsor will be recognized for being an event sponsor. It takes a posse of volunteers, staff and several wagonloads of material to put on the festival. By being an event sponsor you are helping make this rapidly growing event a reality, and bringing our history to life. theme! You will also receive two passes to Sponsors Ridge with drinks, hors d oeuvres, and Name recognition on the event webpage, plus name recognition on Facebook event social media pages. Name recognition on the sponsor banner. Name recognition on event posters, distributed throughout the City of Ocala and

5 PONY SPONSOR - $500 A Pony Sponsor will be recognized for sponsoring our Kids zone. As with most things in life it s all about the kids. Help us make this another great familyfriendly event by sponsoring our Kids zone, and watch their excitement as they meet real cowboys and take part in cowboy-themed kids activities. theme! You ll also receive two passes to Sponsors Ridge with drinks, hors d oeuvres, and Name recognition on the event webpage, plus name recognition on Facebook event social media pages. Name recognition on the sponsor banner. Name recognition on event posters, distributed throughout the City of Ocala and Event Check-in, Set-up and Breakdown Sponsors are required to check in with the designated event zone coordinators, who will be present to meet them at the check-in area. Maps will be provided to all sponsors with check-in information prior to the event. Sponsors must begin set-up no sooner than 7 a.m. and no later than 8 a.m. Set up should be complete and ready for inspection by 9 a.m. Sponsors may drive into the event zone as guided by the zone coordinators and may park in the assigned parking spaces after unloading the equipment/products. Exhibits must be open and staffed for the entire duration of the event. Sponsors can begin breakdown at 4 p.m. So as not to present an unwelcoming image to the public, early breakdown is prohibited. Additional Guidelines Sponsors receive prime placement for their tents, however requests for a particular Sponsor space cannot be guaranteed. The final location will be assigned by the city in keeping with goals to provide a quality event zone. Sponsor may not sell or create items bearing the event name or likeness. We encourage all sponsors to use whatever social media or other promotional outlets that are at their disposal to promote the event and their involvement in it, however it may not be made to appear as though it is their own event. Links to the Recreation and Parks website/facebook event page are acceptable. Please contact Recreation and Parks for approved promotional materials. Check out our website and Facebook pages for photos from previous years events.

6 While professional behavior and themed dress is required and will be determined at the sole discretion of the city of Ocala, we encourage Sponsors to have fun personalizing their costumes. Small radios are allowed. Amplification equipment is NOT permitted at booths. Sponsors and vendors are PROHIBITED FROM SMOKING WITHIN THE EVENT SITE. Sponsors are prohibited from having animals within the confines of the event, except for legitimate service animals as authorized by State Statute and ADA standards. (Exception for ranch animals horses, cattle, cattle dogs utilized by the cattle drive reenactors). Pushing sales to passing customers is prohibited. Sponsors are responsible for collecting and reporting sales tax on all sales.

7 Sixth Annual Cattle Drive and Cowboy Round Up Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Marion County, benefitting the Discovery Center Presented by the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department Saturday, Feb 10, a.m. 4 p.m. Sponsor name Sponsorship Level (Please check one) o $2,500 RANCH OWNER SPONSOR o $1,000 - STAGE COACH SPONSOR o $1000 CHUCK WAGON SPONSOR o $750 - COWBOY SPONSOR o $500 - CATTLE SPONSOR o $500 - PONY SPONSOR Required Information Please indicate if you intend to use your own branded tent or if you wish to have one provided. (Tents limited to 10 X10 ) Using own branded tent Request tent be provided Apart from the one table and two chairs provided with your sponsorship, if you need additional tables or chairs for the event, please indicate the number of Extra tables required Number of Extra chairs required Select one - electrical needs 20amp 30amp 50amp *Please note access to electrical power is very limited and cannot be guaranteed. Address Phone Address Contacts name and phone on day of event Sponsorship agreement, corporate logo*, and check can be returned to City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department Attn: Jeff Inglehart 828 NE Eighth Avenue Ocala, Florida jinglehart@ocalafl.org Fax