David Rowlette. 22nd Annual. March 14, Greetings:

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1 22nd Annual March 14, 2018 Greetings: As you can see from the enclosed flyer, plans are underway for the 22nd Annual Spoonbread Festival, scheduled for September 21-23, In recent years, the Spoonbread Festival has developed a regional reputation for family fun and entertainment and is widely recognized as the Chamber s Signature Event. As we begin promoting the 2018 Spoonbread Festival, our planning committee is pleased to provide your business with a variety of advertising opportunities to showcase your products and services to the community and our 60,000+ visitors. Through the generous support of our many festival sponsors and media partners, the Chamber of Commerce is able to leverage our marketing dollars in promoting the event to the community, the region and the state. Our advertising / sponsorship opportunities offer various price points and were designed to accommodate the budgets of entrepreneurs, craftspeople, professionals, retail establishments and industry alike. You might want to consider a resenting Sponsorship for a particular event, such as our Entertainment Tent, Hot Air Balloon Events, the Shuttle Service or spread your commitment over several days and events. Our prestigious Corporate Sponsorship affords you an opportunity to partner with the Chamber in growing this community event. In order to fully capitalize on the marketing plan for the festival, we need you to complete the enclosed agreement. romptly return it along with your check made payable to the Spoonbread Festival / Berea Chamber of Commerce by June 1st, especially if you are looking at serving as a resenting or Gold Sponsor for a specific event or a Corporate Sponsor for the festival, all of which will be featured in our advertising campaign leading up to the festival in September. If you prefer, the Chamber can invoice your business over the next three months for a commitment to the Spoonbread Festival in excess of $1,000 as a way of maximizing your advertising budget. lease direct your questions to and feel free to pass along your ideas for new events or ways to enhance other festival traditions. We are committed to growing the Spoonbread Festival and would appreciate your assistance with this important community event! Sincerely, David Rowlette David Rowlette, Executive Director Berea Chamber of Commerce

2 22nd Annual September 21-23, 2018 Advertising / Sponsorship Opportunities

3 Festival / Corporate Sponsor(s): = $2,500 Corporate sponsorship includes $1,000 for general marketing of the festival and a total of $1,500 to be spread over one or more events / activities listed below at various levels of sponsorship. Featured corporate sponsors of the overall festival (pre-event & post event advertising) Special recognition as festival sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website Special recognition during Opening Ceremony and Festival Guide Choice of Event Sponsorships ($1,500 to be spread over one or more events) FREE 12 X 12 booth / exhibit space at festival Levels of Sponsorship resenting Sponsor () Gold Sponsor(s) (G) Silver Sponsor(s) (S) Bronze Sponsor(s) (B) Competitive Event Sponsor(s): Beauty ageant Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition during the pageant Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for the pageant, G, G Free table display space during the beauty pageant, G, S, G, S, B Car Show Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,500; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition during the car show Trophy sponsor and opportunity to award prizes during the awards ceremony Free display space during the car show Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for the car show, G, G Assist in the selection of the Chamber s Choice Award, G, S, G, S, B, G, S, B Family Fun Dog Show Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition during the dog show Opportunity to award prizes during the awards ceremony for the dog show Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for the dog show, G, G Free table display space at the dog show, G, S, G, S, B 5-K Run & 1 Mile Walk Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $2,500; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition during the 5-K Run Award / Trophy sponsor and opportunity to award prizes during the awards ceremony Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for the 5-K Run, G, G Free table display space during the 5-K Run, G, S, G, S, B, G, S, B Cornhole Tournament Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $750; Gold Sponsor(s) = $300; Silver Sponsor(s) = $200; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition during the Cornhole Tournament Opportunity to award prizes during awards ceremony Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for the Cornhole Tournament, G, G Free table display space during the Cornhole Tournament, G, S, G, S, B, G, S, B Spoonbread Eating Contest Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $750; Gold Sponsor(s) = $300; Silver Sponsor(s) = $200; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition during the Spoonbread Eating Contest Opportunity to award prizes during awards ceremony Free display space during the Spoonbread Eating Contest Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for Spoonbread Eating Contest, G, G Serve as a judge for the event, G, S, G, S, B

4 Festival Shuttle Sponsors(s): A FREE shuttle service will run throughout the weekend moving people from designated parking areas to the festival. resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $100 Recognized as shuttle sponsor through all pre and post event marketing Opportunity to ride the shuttle and welcome festival goers Opportunity to staff the pick-up points in designated parking areas Special recognition as shuttle sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Special recognition from the entertainment tent throughout the weekend, G Signage on the shuttle vehicle(s), G, S Included in the parade of sponsors (3 x 5 banner), G, S, B Entertainment Sponsor(s): FREE Concerts & Dancers: Featuring Regional Talent throughout the weekend resenting Sponsor = $5,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $1,000; Silver Sponsor(s) = $500; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $250 Recognized as concert sponsor through radio and print media. Opportunity to introduce headliner act on Friday and Saturday evenings Opportunity to set up a promotional display at entertainment tent Special recognition as concert sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Special recognition during the concert, G Signage near the entertainment stage/tent recognizing sponsor(s), G, S Included in the parade of sponsors (3 x 5 banner), G, S, B Hot Air Balloon Glow: The culminating event for Friday night. resenting Sponsor = $2,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s)= $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Recognized as a hot air balloon event sponsor through print media. Opportunity to set up a promotional display at demonstration area Special recognition as hot air balloon sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Signage recognizing sponsor at the demonstration area, G Serve as a member of the ground crew for the balloons, G, S, G, S, B Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $2,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor = $125 Recognized as a hot air balloon event sponsor through print media. First ride in balloon Opportunity to set up a promotional display at demonstration area Special recognition as hot air balloon sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Signage recognizing the sponsor at the demonstration area, G Business Name / Corporate logo to be flown on balloon, G Serve as a member of the ground crew for the balloons, G, S, G, S, B Motorcycle Show, Rally & oker Run: resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Special recognition prior to the motorcycle events Opportunity to award prizes during the awards ceremony Free table display space as part of the motorcycle ride events Recognized as event sponsor in all marketing materials for the motorcycle events, G, G Serve as a judge for the motorcycle show, G, S, G, S, B, G, S, B Fun ark Sponsor(s) Carnival Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Listed as carnival sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Signage at entrance to Fun ark, G, S, G, S, B Kiddie Land Sponsor(s): FREE activities for the festival s youngest visitors. Children s activities vary from year to year and may include: inflatable rides, clowns / magicians, talent shows, petting zoo, pedal powered tractor pulls, etc. resenting Sponsor = $2,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Opportunity to set up a promotional display within kiddie land Listed as kiddie land sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Signage at the entrance to kiddie land recognizing sponsor, G Opportunity to assist in staffing the activity/event, G, S, G, S, B Kent Family Magic Circus Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $2,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Listed as circus sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Signage at the event, G Volunteer / assist with routines, G, S, G, S, B Olekia Shriners Engineer s Train Advertise your business on the train running throughout the weekend as part of kiddie land activities. Only 16 advertisements are available (14 X 16 ) includes business name, phone number and website Cost = $200

5 Exhibit Sponsor(s) Antique Tractor Exhibit Sponsors(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $300; Silver Sponsor(s) = $200; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Listed as presenting sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website Free table display during the event Recognized on all marketing tools, G Signage at exhibit area recognizing sponsor(s), G Goodie bag & door prize contributors, G, S, G, S, B, G, S, B Spoonbread Booth Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $500; Silver Sponsor(s) = $250; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Listed as presenting sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website Signage at sales area recognizing sponsor(s), G Volunteer / assist in staffing the sales tent, G, S, G, S, B Spoonbread arade Sponsor(s): resenting Sponsor = $1,000; Gold Sponsor(s) = $300; Silver Sponsor(s) $200; Bronze Sponsor(s) = $125 Recognized at least three (3) times during the parade from the review stand Opportunity to award prizes for parade winners Listed as parade sponsor on the Spoonbread Festival website, G Serve as a judge for the parade float competition, G, S, G, S, B Friend of the Festival Sponsor(s): $ $ Undesignated financial contributions from individuals and businesses who wish to support the Spoonbread Festival s general advertising and operating expenses. Advertising / Media Sponsor(s): In-kind support designed to leverage the Spoonbread Festival s marketing budget. In-kind Sponsor(s): Individuals and businesses who donate materials, supplies and labor, all of which are essential to the success of the festival. Suggestions for getting the most from your sponsorship of the 2018 Spoonbread Festival 1. Complete and promptly return the enclosed sponsorship agreement in order to maximize the benefits of sponsoring the festival. Advertising commitments for the festival are being finalized at this time. 2. Utilize the Spoonbread Festival Logo in your pre-festival advertising. 3. Explore tie-in opportunities promoting your product or service. 4. Develop and conduct festival related contests and give-a-ways to help increase traffic at your place of business. 5. Notify everyone of your festival involvement, on receipts, invoices, billing inserts, direct mail pieces, your website and other marketing campaigns. 6. Utilize reciprocal links through 7. Invite a member of the Spoonbread Festival Steering Committee to come and speak to your group. For more information about the Spoonbread Festival and Advertising / Sponsorship Opportunities, please call the Berea Chamber of Commerce at (859) Join us on

6 2018 Spoonbread Festival Sponsorship Agreement Sponsorship Festival / Corporate Sponsor(s): $2,500 (includes $1,000 for general marketing of the festival and $1,500 of various sponsorships to be selected from one or more of the activities / events listed below) Competitive Event Sponsor(s): Beauty ageant: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Car Show: resenting = $1,500; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Family Fun Dog Show: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 5-K Run & 1 Mile Walk: resenting = $2,500; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Cornhole Tournament: resenting = $750; Gold = $300; Silver = $200; Bronze = $125 Spoonbread Eating Contest: resenting = $750; Gold = $300; Silver = $200; Bronze = $125 Festival Shuttle Sponsor(s): resenting = $1,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Entertainment Sponsor(s): FREE Concerts and Dancers: resenting = $5,000; Gold = $1,000; Silver = $500; Bronze = $250 Hot Air Balloon Glow: resenting = $2,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides: resenting = $2,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250 Bronze = $125 Motorcycle Show, Rally & oker Run: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Fun ark Sponsor(s): Carnival: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Kiddie Land: resenting $2,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $ 250; Bronze = $125 Kent Family Magic Circus: resenting = $2,000; Gold = $500; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Olekia Shriners Engineer s Train 14 X 16 Ad = $200 Exhibit Sponsor(s): Antique Tractor Exhibit: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $300; Silver = $200; Bronze = $125 Spoonbread Booth: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $500.00; Silver = $250; Bronze = $125 Spoonbread arade: resenting = $1,000; Gold = $300.00; Silver = $200; Bronze = $125 Friend of the Festival Sponsor(s): Undesignated contribution $50 - $250 Business Name: Contact erson: Billing Address: Check Enclosed lease Invoice Send booth application Total: City: State: Zip: Make check payable to: Spoonbread Festival hone: Cell hone: FAX: Mail to: Berea Chamber of Commerce eoples Bank Annex 424 B Chestnut Street Berea, KY hone: (859) FAX: (859)

7 Spoonbread Festival In-Kind Sponsorship All In-Kind Sponsorships must be approved by the Spoonbread Festival Steering Committee. In-Kind Sponsor(s): Individuals and businesses who donate materials, and supplies, all of which are essential to the success of the festival. Description: Advertising / Media Sponsor(s) Media artner: In-kind support designed to leverage the Chamber s marketing budget. Market Value: Description: Market Value: Corporate Staffing Commitment: My staff and I would like to be considered for festival staffing needs (volunteers) for the following areas: (circle areas of interest) Chamber Information Booth Car Show Antique Tractors ark Entertainment Chamber Spoonbread Sales Booth Motorcycle oker Run arade Hot Air Balloons Spoonbread reparation / Kitchen Dog Show 5-K Run Festival Signage Festival Set-Up & Clean-Up Beauty ageant Cornhole arking / Security Spoonbread Eating Contest Vendor Move In Kiddie Land Shuttle Services Vendor Check In Vendor Move Out Business Name: Contact erson: Billing Address: City: State: Zip: hone: FAX: Cell hone: For more information on In-Kind Sponsorship call: Berea Chamber of Commerce hone: (859)