43rd Annual 2017 Sponsorship Proposal www.rockportseafair.com
Mission Statement: Rockport-Fulton Seafair is a sea-themed fundraising event of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce where funds go toward helping make the community a better place. Purpose: It is structured to attract families and provide non-profit organizations an opportunity to raise funds for their local worthwhile projects. It strives to bring new visitors to the area and impact the local economy. History of Seafair Seafair started as one man s idea Seafair was the brainchild of a Rockport man, Bill Christian. He believed the area needed a celebration in the fall to fill the lull between the summer visitors and the arrival of winter tourists. He formed a committee that worked diligently for years. Though the event has grown since the first year, it remains very much the same as Christian envisioned it. Art, a parade, crafts, bands, market vendors, water entertainment and a gumbo cook-off were part of the very first Seafair. They remain today as major attractions. Christian formed a Board of Directors, established a 501 c 4 non-profit organization. In April of 2000, Pam Farley, President of Seafair at the time came to a Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting and requested the Chamber of Commerce take it over. After much discussion, the Chamber Board voted to take on the event. That year, during Seafair the community experienced the coldest of cold fronts and four days of solid rain. It was shortly after that rained out event, Bill Christian came into the office of the Chamber expressing encouraging words to continue. He handed over a box full of Seafair history. Rest assured, the Chamber is committed to the legacy of Seafair. Since then, Seafair has endured all kinds of weather conditions including rain, heat and cold. About to enter into its 41st year, Seafair continues to grow bringing in bigger and better activities and entertainment with each passing year!
Highlights: 2017 Rockport-Fulton Seafair The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Rockport-Fulton Seafair will be celebrating 43 years this year! Thursday, Oct. 12 kicks off the Celebration with the 43rd annual Battle of the Bands on the Seafair Festival Grounds. Friday, Oct. 13 thru Sunday, Oct. 15 Seafair. Sponsors will receive VIP tickets. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The location will be at its traditional location on the festival grounds at Rockport Harbor. Live performances cover a wide-range of genres. Previous headliners have included Shania Twain, Mark Chesnutt, Restless Heart, Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, Bryan White, Shenandoah, Pam Tillis, The Spazmatics and more... In addition to live music, Seafair features over 120 vendors, a gumbo cook-off, a large carnival, coastal education, cardboard boat races, kayaking, hilarious crab races, Just Desserts and Salsa Competition, Car Show, Children s activities, a legendary parade, seafood and other fun festival food items. Back for the 3rd year is a sanctioned Chili Cook-off, which was a big draw last year. For more information call 361-729-6445 or visit www.rockportseafair.com. Join the RockportSeafairCelebration Facebook page for updates, YouTube videos, and links to this year s live entertainment. Be sure to like us on FB at RockportSeafairCelebration
Gumbo Alley draws thousands Continuous Live Music & Entertainment Hilarious Crab Races Each Day Enjoy great festival food It s fun for the whole family! Cardboard Boat races are so fun! Fun & Easy Layout of Festival Carnival in conjunction with Seafair
Join Us As A Sponsor! As a sponsor of the Rockport-Fulton Seafair, you have the opportunity for high visibility at an event that attracts nearly 20,000 attendees not only from the Rockport-Fulton area but from San Antonio, Austin, Houston and other areas of Texas and out of state. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: BIG Stage Entertainment...$20,000 Billboard Sponsor...$3,500 Ticket Sponsor...$3,000 Gumbo Alley...$2,500 Battle of the Bands (Thursday)...$2,500 Seafair Parade...$2,000 Waterfront Entertainment...$1,500 Opening Ceremonies (Friday)...$1,000 Children s Tent (4 Total)...$1,000 Chili Cook-off...$1,000 Wrist Bands...$1,000 Just Desserts & Salsa Contest...$500 Golf Cart Sponsor (7 Total)...$500 Comfort Station (2 Total)...$500 First Aid Station...$500 Car Show (Sunday)...$500 All Sponsorships are on a first come- first served basis. Previous year sponsors have first right of refusal. Sponsorship above includes: $500 Sponsorship gets you the following: Logo on website, banner on the fence, logo on event signs on the festival grounds, two complimentary tickets to the festival, and two event T-shirts. $1,000 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: two complimentary VIP tickets to the Main Act of your choice, two event T-shirts and two VIP tickets to the Battle of the Bands. $1,500 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: two complimentary VIP tickets to the Main act of your choice (Fri. and Sat. or two Sat), four event T-shirts and four VIP tickets to the Battle of the Bands. $2,000 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: four complimentary tickets to the Main act of your choice (Fri. and Sat. or two Sat), four event T-shirts and six VIP tickets to the Battle of the Bands. $2,500 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: six complimentary tickets to the Main Act of your choice (Fri. and Sat. or two Sat), six event T-shirts and a reserved complimentary table at the Battle of the Bands. $3,000 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the upgrades: four VIP Tickets to all the Main act of your choice, six event T-shirts and a reserved complimentary table at the Battle of the Bands and 8 event shirts. $3,500 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: logo on the Big Tent Stage, Six VIP Tickets to all Main acts, a reserved up front complimentary table at the Battle of the Bands, and ten event T-shirts. $20,000 Sponsorship All of the above plus more Please contact for special Sponsorship opportunity
ROCKPORT-FULTON SEAFAIR SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT Yes! Our company/business would like to support the 2017 Seafair by sponsoring the: in the amount of $. Company Name: Address: Name of Contact Person: Telephone: Cell: Fax: Email Address: Signature of Authorized Representative: Title PAYMENT METHOD: Company check is enclosed Make check payable to: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce VISA OR MasterCard Account Exp. Date: SEND TO: Rockport-Fulton Seafair Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce 319 Broadway Rockport, TX 78382 361-729-6445 FAX: 361-729-7681 For your records: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a 501 (c) 6 organization. Tax ID#74-1066091 Proceeds generated from the Rockport-Fulton Seafair benefit many worthwhile projects including: Programs throughout the year boost our local economy during an ordinarily slow season Non-profit organizations generate needed funds for their worthwhile community projects. Continual upgrades at the Visitor Center. A sponsorship is as good as you make it. Let s talk about ways you can make the most of your sponsorship at the festival Diane Probst, President/CEO