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 quality event both pre-show and during the festival. There are several exclusive locations for company recognition including our Welcome Center, signage throughout the show, a full-page ad in our festival program and acknowledgement on all regional and national advertising. Premier Sponsors have the option for a complimentary booth in the pavilion of their choice, and an option for educational speaking sessions.
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Presenting Sponsor
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Five-Star Sponsor
Contact us for a detailed list of Premier Sponsorship benefits and pricing details.
Official Sponsorships
Official Sponsors have the singular opportunity to put the spotlight on their company and capture the attention of thousands of affluent attendees both pre-show and at the event as an exclusive official sponsor.
Contact us for a detailed list of Official Sponsorship benefits.
Pavilion Sponsorships
Hosting a Festival Event or Festival Pavilion will enhance your company’s good reputation and generates future goodwill. Located on the National Harbor Pier and “The Awakening” Plaza — the festival’s prime locations — Pavilion Sponsorship gives your company an exclusive hosting opportunity and there are several programs from which to choose. For high-visibility, select a pavilion that highlights your company's image and philosophy.
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Restaurant Promenade: featuring smaller, independent, regional establishments.
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Artisanal Pavilion: dedicated to the growing trend of handcrafted artisanal products, organic and local farm purveyors and boutique wines.
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What’s Cooking For Kids?: the program presents fun activities, cooking classes and entertainment to inspire children to cook and enjoy healthy food.
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Demonstration Theater: very visible stage area for cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, lectures, contests and entertainment.
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Mini-Lounge: for a select few, we offer a premier private pavilion on our pier. These resort-like havens are perfect for sampling and promoting your products. This is a luxurious and intimate environment with spectacular waterfront views and breezes and allows for comfortable seating or tableservice.
Contact us for a detailed list of Pavilion Sponsorship benefits and pricing details.
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.
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Sponsored Gala V.I.P. Reception
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Sponsored Gala V.I.P. Dinner
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Sponsored Cruise on the Potomac
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Sponsored Keynote Speaker
Contact us for a detailed list of Special Event Sponsorship benefit and pricing details.
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.
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Sponsored Celebrity Chef Lecture/Demonstration
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Celebrity Author
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Author Series
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Sponsored Panel of Experts
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Sponsored Guest Lecturers
Contact us for pricing details and a detailed list of Seminar Sponsorship benefits.
AVAILABLE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
On-site Bling*
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Welcome Center distribution, two-day
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Welcome Center distribution one-day
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Festival-at-a-glance sign
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Bag insert of one company promotional item
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.
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Festival Guide (reserved for our publishing sponsor)
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Festival Bag
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Festival Pen
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Festival Tasting Notebook
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Festival Official Wine Glass
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Festival Shuttles (small carts and jitneys used to transport guests)
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Festival Wristband
Contact us for pricing details.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
To confirm your participation and for further information contact: call 443.716.2800.
Sponsorship Photos
Pier, Festival 2009
Celebrity Chef Panel 2009
Pier & Beach
Sponsorship Premier Pavilion 2
Belvedere Overlook
