Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities in Dothan, as of April 1st 2009

ANOJ- (A NIght of Jazz) May 1 at the Dothan Civic Center. Table
sponsorships still available for $250 (seats 8). MOre
information at www.ANOJdothan.com

Mural City Art Fest- May 2 downtown Dothan. Various levels available. Visit http://www.muralcityartfest.com/ for information

Alabama Steak Cook off- May 15 at the NPF fairgrounds. Taste the best steaks around as teams compete for cold hard cash. You can buy an award winning steak dinner for $20 (all money raised goes to local children's charities and programs). Steak sponsor still available at $2500, and Lesser sponsorships available from $500- $1500.

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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Let The Main Event show you how event marketing through sponsorships can play a valuable role in your advertising and marketing plan. Call Kerry at (334) 699-1475 to learn what specific benefits and promotional value these sponsorships can offer your business.