Paddlefest 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

Deadline Extended

We are extending the deadline for reserving vendor and exhibitor space at Paddlefest (June 27 & 28) to Monday, June 2nd.

We have more exhibitors and vendors than ever, but we still have space available at Coney. If you are interested in exhibiting, please reserve your space by June 2 to ensure you get the space you want and inclusion in our program and on our website listing of exhibitors and vendors (with a link to your site).

Contact Information

For further information contact:

Doug Coates - Business Mgr.
Ohio Riverway, Inc.
dcoates@ohioriverway.org
Paddlefest paddle line: 513-588-6936

Brewster Rhoads - Paddlefest Chair
brew@choice.net

You may also download this form (.pdf) for more information.

PRESENTING CO-SPONSORS

$10,000 minimum cash donation

Maximum of 4 - One sponsorship currently available
Prominent recognition in all Paddlefest promotional materials (Brochures, program, paid advertising, newspapers, magazines, t-shirt, press releases, etc.)
Recognition and link on Paddlefest website (www.OhioRiverWay.org) and in festival program Banner displayed prominently at Ohio River Festival, Put-In and Finish Line Festival
Complimentary 2" x 3" display ad in festival program
Complimentary Exhibit booth (or space) at Ohio River Festival and/or at Finish Line Festival ($500-1,000 value)
Logo displayed on all mini-paddle registrations and web site announcements
Inclusion of marketing material and/or product samples in registration bag
First right of refusal of sponsorship of Paddlefest 2009

GOLD Paddle SPONSORS

$5,000 - $9,999 cash and/or in-kind, $3,000 minimum cash donation

Prominent recognition in all promotional materials and link on Paddlefest web site (www.OhioRiverWay.org) and Day of Event program
Banner displayed at Ohio River Festival, Put-In and Finish Line Festival
Prominent recognition for sponsorship of a Paddlefest event or activity (i.e. "(Name of Sponsor) Youth/Adult Canoe & Kayak Race" or "Finish Line Festival sponsored by (Name of Sponsor)"
Inclusion of marketing material and/or product samples in registration bag
Exhibit booth (or space) at Ohio River Festival and/or at Finish Line Festival ($500-1,000 value)

SILVER Paddle SPONSORS

$2,500 - 4,999 cash and/or in kind, $1,500 minimum cash donation

Recognition and link on Paddlefest web site (www.OhioRiverWay.org) and in festival program
Banner displayed at Ohio River Festival and at the Finish Line Celebration
Prominent recognition for sponsorship of Paddlefest event or activity
Exhibit booth (or space) at the Ohio River Festival and/or at Finish Line Festival ($500-$1,000 value)

BRONZE Paddle SPONSORS

$1,000 - 2,499 cash and/or in kind, $500 minimum cash donation

Recognition and link on Paddlefest web site and in Day of Event program
Signage on area or event being sponsored & inclusion on Sponsor Recognition signage
Discounted Exhibit booth (or space) at Ohio River Festival or Finish Line Festival

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

$500 - 999 in cash and/or in kind

Recognition and link on Paddlefest web site and in festival program
Signage on area or event being sponsored & inclusion on overall Sponsor Recognition signage

MEDIA SPONSORS

$5,000 or more in promotional value

Recognition and link on Paddlefest web site and in festival program
Banner displayed at Ohio River Festival, at Put-In and at Finish Line Festival
Exhibit booth (or space) at the Ohio River Festival and/or Finish Line Festival

Available Event or Activity Sponsorships

Ohio River Music and Outdoor Festival Stage Sponsors (2)

Prominent signage on main music stage at Ohio River Festival at Coney Island
Two sponsorships available to cover cost of staging, lighting and sound system: $1,500 each

Finish Line Festival Stage Sponsor (1)

Prominent signage on music stage at Finish Line Festival at Serpentine Wall
One sponsorship to cover cost of staging & sound system: $1,500

First Aid/Paramedic Unit Sponsor (1)

Signage next to Ambulance and First Aid Tent at Festival and Finish Line Festival
One Sponsorship to cover cost of paramedic unit, ambulance and first aid tent: $1,000

Wooden Boat Show Sponsor (1)

Signage and exhibit booth at wooden boat show site at Ohio River Festival
One sponsorship to cover cost of tenting and promotion: $750

Kids Fishing Clinic Sponsor (2)

Signage at Clinic site at Lake Como, Coney Island
Two sponsorships available to cover costs of tenting, bait, equipment: $500 each

Shuttle Bus Sponsors (up to 8)

Signage on each bus being sponsored
Up to eight sponsorships available to cover shuttle bus rental costs: $275 per bus