2014 KEIZER IRIS FESTIVAL DANCING IN THE STREETS The Iris Festival attracts thousands of spectators and event participants Special points of interest: The Iris Festival Parade brings over 25,000 spectators to River Road Keizer Elks Lodge is the official location of the Carnival & Fun Center in the heart of Keizer. People flock to KeizerFest Tent for community events and great brews, music, and fun Investing in the festival promotes your business and celebrates Keizer as the Iris Capital of the World. Traditional and new experiences bring numerous personal stories with every Keizer Iris Festival. Being in the parade, watching friends cross the run finish line, dancing in the KeizerFest Tent, or teeing off with clients at the golf course can build on numerous community ties. Businesses and organizations share their message to residents and visitors by participating as a sponsor. The Keizer Iris Festival is an opportunity to market and make a connection in the community. Contact: Stephan Wurzburg, Marketing Director Keizer Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 503-393-9111 stephan@keizerchamber.com stephan@irisfestival.com Visit: irisfestival.com
I ris Festival Opportunities Iris Festival Sponsorship Opportunities The Keizer Iris Festival is Keizer s primary event of the year attracting thousands of spectators and participants. Investing in the festival contributes to the success of the festival mission to promote and celebrate Keizer as the Iris Capital of the World. It places your business among community and Keizer Chamber of Commerce supporters. All sponsors receive a complimentary entry to the Iris Festival Parade, ability to use the festival trademark and name, Sponsor Luncheon & Kick-Off recognition, VIP passes valued at $100 (luncheon, kick-off, Keizerfest VIP area, parking pass, cover charge) and a framed replication of the Fine Art Poster. Plus Bronze or Supporting Event $500 Company Name featured in official Iris Festival print and marketing materials. Recognition on sponsor page. 4 VIP passes to the Sponsor Luncheon & Kick-Off Party Silver Sponsor/Iris Parade Award $700 Your company logo placed on a lead-off banner of an award-winning entry in the Iris Festival Parade (Recognition may be combined with other company name(s) on banner) Company Logo featured in official Iris Festival print and marketing materials. Recognition on sponsor page. Space for your 3 x 8 company banner to be displayed in or around the Iris Enterainment Tent 6 VIP Passes to the Sponsorship Luncheon & the Kick-Off Party Gold Sponsor $1,500 Exclusive Recognition of your company on a lead-off banner of an award-winning entry in the Iris Festival Parade. Space for your 3 x 8 Company Banner to be displayed in or around the Entertainment Tent Company Logo featured in official Iris Festival print marketing materials. Plus a sponsor banner ad on irisfestival.com event registration pages, and listed on irisfestival sponsor page 8 VIP Passes to the Sponsorship Luncheon & the Kick-Off Party Premier Sponsor $3,000 Recognition of your company s sponsorship with a 3 x 12 banner provided and displayed at Iris Festival Fun Center Company Logo featured on an Iris Festival Outdoor Billboard, irisfestival.com home page, and in official Iris Festival print marketing materials. Plus a sponsor banner ad on irisfestival.com event registration pages, listed on irisfestival sponsor page Company name mentioned announcing the Iris Festival on broadcast media buys Space for your 3 x 10 company banner to be displayed in or around the Iris Entertainment Tent Assistance for your company to participate in cross marketing avenues 10 VIP Passes to the Sponsorship Luncheon & the Kick-Off Party BRONZE $500 SILVER $700 GOLD $1,500 PREMIER $3,000 Community Exposure A framed replication of the 2013 Fine Art Poster A complimentary entry to the Iris Festival Parade Ability to use Iris Festival Trademark in your marketing plan Recognition at the Sponsor Luncheon & Kick-Off Party Iris Memorabilia
I ris Festival Opportunities Iris Festival Promotional Opportunities The Keizer Chamber identified with and began celebrating the month of May iris bloom season in the late 1980 s. Renaming the traditional Keizer Days Parade began the ground work to further promote the area. History since has witnessed a tremendous civic pride with the Iris Festival, its events and opportunities to explore and celebrate within the Keizer community. Thousands of irises will be in bloom just north of Keizer at Schreiner's Iris Gardens, the nation's largest retail grower of irises. Parade Entry - $100 member / $250 non-member During the month of May our festival web site received over 17,000 unique visitor hits. ~Christine Dieker Executive Director Everyone loves a parade and Keizer loves the Iris Festival Parade. Your organizations parade entry is exposed to over 25,000 spectators along River Road. Mark your calendar for the May 4th entry deadline and the May 18th parade day fun. Banner Space - $150 member / $300 non-member Reserve your banner spot in the big tent or on the festival grounds for maximum business exposure. Banners are displayed from May 16th through the 19th. Inside the tent banners get exposure to 10,000 + people. Festival Grounds banners get exposure to 100,000 + people. Keizer Iris Run T-Shirt /Breakfast /Water Station Sponsors - $500 Iris Festival Golf Tournament is on Friday, May 16th This two day event has experienced increased participation over the last few years. Experience runners, walkers, family and friends love the Saturday, May 17th 5K & KIDZ3K. More challenging races take place on Sunday, May 18th with the 10k, Half-Marathon and Full Marathon. Your exposure comes with being recognized on the back of the T-Shirts, on the race applications, and with day of race signage and announcements. Plus sponsors receive a group discount on participating. This is a great opportunity to invite clients or employees working at being fit to join the fun. Golf Team $390 & Tee Sponsors $300 /$100 Golfing and relationship building has been going on for years at the Iris Golf Tournament. Friendly competition of the 36 teams inspires fun play. Be part of the fun! Join us at beautiful McNary Golf Course for a four-person team. Your entry includes golf, golf carts, great prizes, food and Big Tent VIP entertainment passes. For additional exposure you can sponsor a hole. Support the Keizer Chamber while promoting your business with an Exclusive Hole Sponsorship or a Standard Hole Sponsorship. KeizerFest Poker Run starts and ends at the big tent on Sunday, May 17th. Riders love the Mid- Valley route. Exhibitor Space- $235+ member /$300 non-member The Fun Center located at the Keizer Cherry Avenue in the heart of Keizer gives you great exposure to all of Keizer. Reserving a Exhibitor Space allows your company or organization to market to thousands of visitors from all over Oregon and out of State as well. If you have information to share or a product to sell, the Iris Festival Street Fair is the place to be. Exhibitor Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis. The Street fair is great for anything you can imagine from jewelry to clothing to knick knacks and much more. The festival promotes free enterprise; however, we ll try to honor industry or product location exclusivity. 5K & KIDZ3K is on May 17th along the parade route.. Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K May 18th.
Burgerking KEIZER IRIS FESTIVAL DANCING IN THE STREETS Keizer Chamber Mission As a working partnership of business, government, and community volunteers Keizer Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center coordinates efforts under effective leadership for the purpose of advancement and development of the community and area. Community Advancement Objective Iris Festival/Arts, Culture, and Tourism By creating a broad understanding and appreciation of the opportunities in the Keizer area we promote the advantages and assets of our community within the area and state. Core Values Our principles, standards, and practices are achieved with integrity and openness. We d appreciate your call to answer any questions or to confirm your support! Iris Council Chairperson Joe Egli, 503 588-0095 Vice Chairperson Rob Miller, 503-932-1912 Volunteer Coordinator Audrey Butler, 503-910-3513 Sponsorship Chairperson Scott White, 503-507-4150 Community Event Coordinator Shelly Campbell, 503-871-4466 KeizerFest Chairperson Dave Walery, 503 362-6858 Logistics Chairperson Kevin Dial 503-931-0288 Parade Chairperson Steven M. Pfaff, 503 393-1491 Iris Golf Tournament Chairperson Nathan Bauer, (503) 588-0095 Marketing Stephan Wurzburg, 503-393-9111 Keizer Iris Runs Christine Dieker, 503-393-9111 Lockhaven River Road START OF PARADE Clagget START OF PET PARADE at Creekside Veterniaty Chemawa IRIS PARADE STARTS AT 10:30 AM & RIVER ROAD EVENTS Public Relations, Exhibitors, Iris Runs Keizer Chamber Office Christine Dieker, Executive Director christine@irisfestival.com Stephan Wurzburg, Membership & Marketing stephan@irisfestival.com Heather Weathers, Event Coordinator heather@irsfestival.com 6075 Ulali Dr NE Ste 102 Keizer, Or 97303 P) 503.393.9111 START OF IRIS RUNS Manbrin Glynbrook IRIS FUN CENTER & CANIVAL AT KEIZER ELKS LODGE END OF PARADE Town & Country Lanes
Whereas, the Keizer Iris Festival is an annual event of the Keizer Chamber of Commerce and is underwritten through corporate and business donations, individual gifts and fundraising activities carried out by volunteers; Whereas, the Keizer Iris Festival s sponsorship program grants the opportunity to individuals, organizations and businesses to display their community spirit while directly benefiting from the positive image and recognition resulting from the Keizer Iris Festival; Whereas, the undersign Sponsor wishes to support the Keizer Iris Festival and benefit from the exposure resulting from sponsorship of the Keizer Iris Festival; The Sponsor Agreement is made this of, between the Keizer Chamber of Commerce, DBA Keizer Iris Festival, 6075 Ulali Dr NE Ste 102, Keizer Oregon 97303, hereinafter referred to as Promoter and hereinafter referred to as Sponsor. An annual event known as the Keizer Iris Festival, including a variety of activities organized by various entities will be held in Keizer, Oregon beginning on or about May 1, 2014 and ending on or about June 1, 2014. In consideration of the investment of $ through the undersigned Sponsor to Promoter, Promoter will provide the promotional opportunities as set forth in the attached description for Sponsorship level. The term of the sponsorship will commence on March 1, 2014, will include the Iris Festival weeks, and will expire on June 5, 2014, During this sponsorship period, the undersigned Sponsor also has the right to use the registered trademark of the Keizer Iris Festival in promotion of its association as a sponsor of the Keizer Iris Festival. All expenses in anyway pertaining to the Keizer Iris Festival shall be sole and separate liability of the Promoter. Sponsor assumes no financial responsibility of any kind of nature relative to the Keizer Iris Festival other than the payment of the fee identified herein. Neither party hereto may assign any of its interest without written consent of the other party. Promoter does not guarantee any minimum level of distribution, attendance, or participation at any Festival event. Sponsor has made its own assessment of the benefits derived from the sponsorship of the Keizer Iris Festival. In witness whereof, the parties have executed this contract at Keizer, Oregon Promoter Signature Date, President Keizer Chamber of Commerce IRIS FESTIVAL SPONSOR AGREEMENT 6075 Ulali Dr Ste 102 NE Keizer, OR 97303 Phone 503-393-9111 Fax 503-393-1003 Sponsor Signature Print Name Date Sponsor Contact: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Phone #: Email address: Iris Festival Sponsor Level: $ Bronze $ Silver $ Gold $ Premier $ Platinum Event (s) or Activities you are interested in: Type of Payment: Please Invoice Check Included