Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities in Dothan, as of August 20,2008

November 2008 - mARTinipalooza - a martini tasting party and art auction benefiting the American Red Cross. An extremely fun night of tasting exotic and unusual sample sized portions of martinis – this event has very limited seating, lending to its intimate and upscale atmosphere. All checks are to be made out to the Wiregrass Chapter of the American Red Cross, a 501 ( c)(3) not for Profit- proceeds stay in our community for local victims of house fires and other disasters.

TITLE SPONSOR - (TAKEN)

Top Shelf Sponsor - $ 500 (Includes 4 VIP tickets to event, preferred seating for four, 4 VIP gift bags, and a ½ page ad in the souvenir martini recipe booklet), and listing as a sponsor on promotional materials.
Premium sponsor- $ 350 (Includes 2 VIP tickets to event, preferred seating for two, 2 VIP gift bags, and a ½ page ad in the souvenir martini recipe booklet), and listing as a sponsor on promotional materials.

Individual ticket with VIP gift bag- $75 (Includes one ticket to the event, and a VIP gift bag. VIP gift bag contains 2 signature event martini glasses, a martini shaker, and exclusive event martini recipe book--- almost everything you need to enjoy martinis at home!)

General Admission ticket - space permitting- $25. Includes admission to art auction and tasting pass, allowing participant to sample three specialized martini samples of their choice.

"http://www.themaineventweb.com/martinis

December 4-6, 2008 - Downtown Christmas Celebration - Various downtown events including a the Christmas tree lighting, holiday spectacular show at the historic Opera House and street fair complete with vendors, entertainment, snow zone, dog fashion show, and much more. (All proceeds benefit The Downtown Group, a 501 C (3) non-profit.) Last year’s attendance at the street festival was between 9,000 and 10,000, and admission is free for the tree lighting and festival (nominal admission fee for the Holiday Spectacular.)

Snow Zone Sponsor- $5,000 (TAKEN)
Santa Sponsor - $2,500 (TAKEN)
Horse and Buggy Sponsor - $2,500
Entertainment Sponsor - $2,000 (TAKEN)
Train Sponsor - $1,250 (TAKEN)
Kids activity Sponsor - $1,500
Beverage Sponsor - $1,000
Hospitality tent sponsor - $1,000
Festival contributor - $500
"http://www.themaineventweb.com/downtown

January 29 & 30, 2009 - Antiques Extravaganza – This annual antique appraisal fair, sale and auction is a benefit for the Wiregrass Chapter of the American Red Cross. Sponsorships may be tax-deductible to this 501 (c ) (3) not for profit. Hundreds of people will bring their family heirlooms to be inspected by expert appraisers to determine if their antiques are trash or treasure, and hundreds more watch to see what surprises unfold. In the 2008 show, a woman brought in an old family item, passed down through generations, that was later determined to be worth a half-million dollars!

Title Sponsor - $5,000 (business name included in event title)
Antique Marketplace Sponsor - $2,500
Appraisal Sponsor - $1,500
Auction Sponsor - $1,000
Supporting Sponsor - $500
Red Cross Supporter - $100

"http://www.themaineventweb.com/antiques

March 25- 29, 2009- RSVP Flower Show (RSVP = Retired Senior Volunteer Program) - Although a first-year event, this spring time event at the Civic Center promises to be a perennial favorite. Local landscapers, gardeners and florists will gather and create displays to help attendees get in the spring spirit and plan gardens. There will also be a flower competition and awards for both professional and amateur growers.

Title Sponsor (includes naming rights) - $7,500
Entertainment Sponsor - $5,000
Floral Competition Sponsor - $3,500
Hospitality Sponsor - $3,000
Landscape Garden Sponsor - $2,500
Discovery Garden Sponsor - $2,500
Demonstrations Sponsor - $2,000
Speaker/ symposium sponsor - $2,000
Ticket Sponsor - $1,000
RSVP supporter - $500

April 16, 2009 Five Star Credit Union Golf Tournament benefiting the Wiregrass Area Food Bank - Now celebrating its tenth year! Support the Food Bank and their hunger relief work here in the Wiregrass through participating in their annual golf tournament. Many sponsorship opportunities offer very visible recognition at both the tournament and in advance publicity.

Title Sponsor - $5,000- Taken by Five Star Credit Union
Ball Droop Sponsor - $3500 tentatively held by Time Warner
Eagle Sponsor - $2,500
Birdie Sponsor - $1500
Poker Sponsor - $1,000
Scoreboard Sponsor - $1,000
Cart Sponsor - $500
Driving Range Sponsor - $500
Team Sponsor - $500
Hole Sponsor - $125
http://www.themaineventweb.com/golf

May 2, 2009 Wiregrass Festival of Murals, Downtown Dothan. –This springtime festival is a celebration of the arts and features loads of live entertainment on multiple stages. Now in its 4th year, this benefit for the Downtown Group has gained in popularity and drew 3,500 fans of the arts downtown last year.

Title Sponsor - $ 4,000
Main Stage Sponsor - $3,000
Children’s Stage Sponsor - $2,500
Dance Stage Sponsor - $2,500
Horse and Buggy Sponsor - $2,000
Children’s Arts area Sponsor - $1,500
Train Sponsor - $1,000
Activitiy Sponsor - $1,000
Donor - $250

http://www.themaineventweb.com/murals

May 9, 2009 Yellawood Johnny Johnny Mack Brown Festival. This event increased its attendance by nearly 1000% between 2007 and 2008 with the addition of certain western and equestrian elements. New for 2008 were the Cowboy Arena where horses and their handlers showcased roping, riding and shooting techniques, and a children’s themed section. Over 900 school kids came out on Friday last year, and several hundred more attended on Saturday with their families.

Title Sponsorship already committed to by YellaWood
Cowboy Arena sponsor - $2,750
Movie Sponsor - $2,500
Gazebo stage sponsor - $2,000
Children’s activity sponsor - $1, 500
Demonstration stage sponsor - $1,500
Wild West Fan - $500
http://www.johnnymackbrownfestival.com/

May 16, 2009 TriState BBQ Fstival sponsored by CenturyTel . Now in its 4th year, and better than ever! Last year, 80 teams from around the Southeast Competed for their share of over $10,000 in prize money and bragging rights. This championship is popular among the spectators and competitors alike, because winners advance to the Triple Crown and the Jack Daniels International competition. IN 2008, proceeds from the Festival were given to the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Title sponsor already committed to by CenturyTel
Entertainment Sponsor - $3,000
Kids play area sponsor - $2,500
People’s Choice tent - $2,500
Hospitality Tent sponsor - $2,000
Back Yard sponsor - $1,500
Marketplace Sponsor - $1,000
Supporting Smoker - $500
Saucy Sponsor - $250
http://www.tristatebbq.com/

Memorial Day Service and Celebration, Monday, May 25, 2009 Ceremony begins at 2:45 and concludes at 3:15 PM. Free dinner and live music to follow. Sponsors are needed to cover the cost of the meal, publicity, flags and/or wreathes for Veterans’ graves and tent/table & chair rentals. Any money remaining after covering expenses will be donated to the Veterans Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Veterans.

Food and Beverage sponsor (limit one) $2,500
Supporting Sponsor (limit one) $2,500
Contributor (limit 10) $500

June 5 & 6, 2009 Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame Tournament and Induction Banquet Since 1990, athletes, coaches and people who have influenced the sports world in the Wiregrass have been honored for their accomplishments through the formal banquet. Inductees’ accomplishments are enshrined with a permanent memorial on display in the lobby of the Dothan Civic Center. The golf tournament is a great way to socialize with the inductees in an informal environment , and proceeds from both the tournament and banquet benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

Title sponsorship - $5,000
Hole in one sponsor - $3,000
Eagle sponsor - $2,500
Birdie Sponsor - $1,500
Scoreboard sponsor - $1,000
Poker Sponsor - $1,000
Cart sponsor - $500
Driving Range sponsor - $500
Team sponsor - $400
Hole Sponsor - $100
http://www.wiregrasssportshof.com

July 4, 2009- Family 4th Celebration- Dothan’s biggest one-day event! Each of the past two years the festival has drawn over 10,000 people to celebrate the 4th of July. The car show attracted over 140 cars, and there were 20 bands on 3 different stages in 2008. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Dothan, all proceeds from the event are given back to the community through charitable contributions to childrens’ charities and programs.

Title sponsorship - $15,000
Fireworks Sponsor - $10,000
Car show sponsor - $2,500
Bike Show Sponsor - $2,500
Entertainment Sponsor $2,500 per stage (3 stages available… or take all 3 for $5000 total)
Children’s area Sponsor - $2,500
Hospitality tent Sponsor - $2,000
Train Sponsor - $1,500
Uncle Sam Sponsor - $1,500
Supporter - $250
http://www.family4thcelebration.com/

December 5, 2009 - Downtown Christmas Celebration- Various downtown events including a the Christmas tree lighting, holiday spectacular show at the historic Opera House and street fair complete with vendors, entertainment, snow zone, dog fashion show, and much more. (All proceeds benefit The Downtown Group, a 501 C (3) non-profit.) Last year’s attendance at the street festival was between 9,000 and 10,000, and admission is free for the tree lighting and festival (nominal admission fee for the Holiday Spectacular.)

Snow Zone Sponsor - $5,000
Santa Sponsor - $2,500
Horse and Buggy Sponsor - $2,500
Entertainment Sponsor - $2,000
Train Sponsor - $1,500
Kids activity Sponsor - $1,500
Beverage Sponsor - $1,000
Hospitality tent sponsor - $1,000
Festival contributor - $500
"http://www.themaineventweb.com/downtown

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