Audiences, reaching over 250,000 people, know what a joy it is to come to our event and experience folklife and traditional arts, which are an important part of our living cultural heritage! Be a part of our growing sponsors by choosing the best package for you!
| Main Stage Sponsor (2 Available) - $15,000 |
• Name recognition and logo on façade of one of three Main Festival Stages
• Recognition/logo as Stage Sponsor on official website with direct link to your website (over 750,000 visits in 2012)
• Logo included on Walking Map & Schedule given to all Festival attendees
• Inclusion as “Official Sponsor” on advertising signage and marketing materials for Festival
• Privilege to use official LFF Logo • Verbal recognition of support from each stage at all weekend performances
• Opportunity to provide product/company marketing at Festival with booth space including, large tent, tables, chairs in prominent area of your stage for the entire weekend
• Inclusion in media campaign including radio spots, print ads and articles
• Opportunity to be an On-Stage Presenter • Advertising Insert in Lowell Sun’s Folk Festival Guide
• 20 Invitations to Exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party! |
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| Vendor/Booth Sponsor $7,500 |
• Recognition and logo on Festival marketing materials
• Recognition/logo as Sponsor on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012)
• Logo included on Walking Map & Schedule given to all Festival attendees
• Company name prominently displayed on banner at in the stage area
• Verbal recognition of support from each stage all weekend
• Opportunity to provide product/company marketing at Festival with booth space (up to 20 X 20) including tent, tables and chairs for Fri, Sat & Sun
• Advertising insert in Lowell Sun’s Folk Festival Guide
• 10 Invitations to Exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party! |
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| Family Fun Area Sponsor $5,000 |
• Recognition/logo as Sponsor on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012)
• Name & Logo on Large Signage Boards at Family Fun Area as Sponsor
• 10 X 10 Booth Space including Tent, Tables & Chairs for Sat & Sun.
• Verbal recognition of support from the five stages all weekend
• 6 Invitations to exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party |
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| Recycle Pavilion Sponsor $5,000 |
• Recognition/logo on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012)
• Sponsorship Signage at Recycle Pavilion
• Company name prominently displayed at the “Green Street” area of the Festival • Logo on Walking Map & Schedule given to all Festival attendees
• Verbal recognition of support from the five stages all weekend
• 6 Invitations to exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party |
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| Festival Staff T-Shirt Sponsor(2 Sponsors)$3,500 |
• Recognition/logo as Sponsor on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012)
• Recognized on our “official” Staff or Food Vendors T-Shirts as Sponsor
• Verbal recognition of support from the five stages all weekend
• 4 Invitations to exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party |
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| Bucket Brigade T-Shirt Sponsor $3,500 |
| During Festival weekend, we send our “Bucket Brigade Crews” out to collect donations with colorful t-shirts, strands of beads, and friendly smiles ready to fill donation buckets. As a free event, we rely on these folks to help collect the much needed funds to off-set the cost of running the Festival. Your company’s name on these shirts will not only get exposure to the thousands of festival goers, it identifies your company as a contributor & supporter and associates your message with the fun and excitement of this event. |
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| Recycle T-Shirt Sponsor $3,500 |
| With a waste diversion rate of 95 percent our event is recognized as a national model for recycling at large scale outdoor events. Show your support of our “green crew” with your logo prominently displayed on our recycle t-shirts. The public is invited to be part of this effort, and each festival attendee can stop by the recycle pavilion, volunteer, see the process, and receive a bag of compost from last year’s event, with a tag: Put a Little Folk in Your Garden”. Be the proud sponsor of the t-shirts our crews will wear this year, and associate your message with this extraordinary example of recycling. |
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| Golf Cart Sponsor $2,500 |
| Each year, the Festival utilizes approximately 25 golf carts for transportation purposes, transporting goods, entertainers, production crew and staff. They are constantly in use throughout the festival footprint and have extremely high visibility. At this level, we offer your brand logo & name prominently displayed on all official Festival golf carts. We will be your traveling advertisement for 3 full days and nights of the festival, exposing your company’s name to approximately 150,000 people over this three day period. |
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| Information Booth Sponsor $2,500 |
• Recognition/logo as Sponsor on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012)
• Name & Logo on Large Signage Boards at Information Booths located throughout the festival footprint
• Verbal recognition of support from the five stages all weekend
• 4 Invitations to exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party |
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| Recycle Bag Sponsor $1,000 |
| Back by popular demand, these recycle bags will be passed around the festival for attendees to utilize both at the festival, and for years to come at the grocery store. Made out of 100% recycled materials, our recycle bags will sport your logo on each and every one, along with the official Lowell Folk Festival logo and year. Be part of our green effort, and a collector’s item! |
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| Green Street Participant $1,000 |
| Green Street Sponsors will have the opportunity to be part of our latest endeavor as we expand our Recycle Education Center. Sponsors will have a space on our new Green Street to promote, discuss and demonstrate the latest in sustainable and renewable energy to the festival audiences. Here is your chance to spread the word to over 150,000 people on your efforts to reduce the carbon footprint, economize energy, clean energy to power our world and what steps are being taken to build the present to shape a greener future! Showcase your product and services in a non-traditional setting where people are eager to discuss alternative initiatives. Space and tent will be provided for each Green Street participant. |
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| Accommodations Listing on Website $300 With link to Your Website |
| This is a flat fee for a suggested listing of your hotel or motel on our website with a link over to your site for reservations during the weekend of the event. This will remain up for the entire year! |
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| Tax-Deductible Contributions |
| Business Sponsor $300 - $1,500 |
This is a tax-deductible contribution to the Festival. With your show of support you will receive:
• Recognition as Sponsor on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012) with company logo and link to your website
• 2 Invitations to exclusive Festival Kick-Off Party |
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| Festival Friend $25 – ……….. |
This is a tax-deductible contribution to the Festival. With your show of support you will receive:
• Recognition as Sponsor on official website (over 750,000 hits in 2012)
• Special recognition as a Friend of the Festival, with all names being read at least once on stage during the Festival |
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| Bucket Brigade Teams |
| Your company or group can join in the fun and become a Bucket Brigade Team and help collect donations from our happy, generous festival attendees. Groups of 8 or more can make a team and show your support for our event. Three hour shifts available over Festival Weekend. |
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Interested in a customized sponsorship? Give us a call!
Craig A. Gates
PO Box 217
Lowell, MA 01853
DIRECT: 978/275.1764
craig_gates@partner.nps.gov |
