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Sweet Auburn 2008 Sponsorship Opportunity

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities  •  Demographics

The Theme for Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008 is "Linking the Global Family". This will be the largest Multi-Cultural, Music, Art, Film and Food Festival in the South. It is a celebration of World Cultures, it is a fulfilment of Dr. Kings Dream of bringing people together, Springfest 2008 is reaching beyond borders to showcase the best of all cultures, customs and traditions.
Held In the historic Sweet Auburn District Of Atlanta the Festival, a family event attracts from 350,000 to 500,000 attendees. 
 
There are 7 Stages of continual entertainment, Cultural Pavilions, Kids Fantastic Fun Zone, Health Pavilion, Sports Challenge, Just For Women Expo, Business and Technology Pavilion, International Vendors Market, Artist and Literary Market, Dream Home Showcase,  International  Fashions, World Food Court and much, much, more.

Dates:
Attendance
Sponsorship:
Location:
Region:

May 9 to May 11, 2008
350,000 – 500,000
$50,000 to $7,500
Atlanta, GA  30303 USA  Downtown Sweet Auburn Historical District
Southeast (FL, GA, TN, SC, NC, VA, AL, MS, LA, KY, AK)

Marketing / Sponsorship Levels
Click on sponsor level for details

Title Sponsor: 
Platinum:
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze: 

$75,000
$50,000  
$25,000
$17,500
$10,000

From Title Sponsorship to Bronze, a sponsor package can be tailored to meet your specific marketing needs.  Title Opportunities • Category Exclusivity • Sampling • Display • Couponing    Media  •  VIP Hospitality  • High Visibility and Traffic   Official Supplier • Cross Promotions    Affluent Demographics • Strong Sales Potential •  Ad In Souvenir Book

Venue Sponsorship

Arts and Literature Market

$15,000

Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008 has several exciting, entertaining, educational and innovative venues that attract thousands of festival visitors. 

Each venue offers a unique opportunity for you to maximize your marketing dollars by  targeting  a specific market.

A sponsorship package can be tailored to meet your special needs.  We look forward to partnering with you to expand the exposure and brand awareness for your product or service..
Business & Technology Expo $15,000
Classic Car & Bike Show $15,000
Dream Home Showcase $15,000

Festival of Cities

$15,000
Health & Fitness Fair $12,500
International Film Festival $25,000
Just For Women $12,500
Kids Fantastic Fun Zone  $10,000
Seniors Pavilion $10,000

Sports Challenge 

$20,000

Stages Sponsorship

Dobbs Plaza Stage $17,500 Entertainment is one of the main attractions of the Sweet Auburn Festival.  World renowned artist such as Usher, OutKast, India Irie, Raven Symone and a host of others got their start performing on the festival stages.   Atlanta has become the new center of the universe for many aspects of  Music Industry, Springfest is the proving ground.  Form Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop,  Country, to international, hitch your star to a rising star by sponsoring one of the Sweet Auburn Springfest Stages.
Global Stage $12,500
Harambee Stage $10,000
Inspirational Stage $10,000
Just For Women Stage $12,500

Karaoke Stage

$7,500
Youth Stage $10,000

Special Events

Hospitality Suite $3,500 Get extended exposure by sponsoring one or more of the Sweet Auburn Springfest Special Events.  Your logo will be on the event webpage.  Your banner will be displayed during the event.  Your Company will be featured in a special article in the festival e-mail newsletter.
Sweet Auburn Talent Search $5,000
VIP / Media Reception $2,500
Awards Lunch $2,500

Contact

Contact Name:
Email Address:
Phone
:

Elaina M. Jorge 
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404.274-8812


Elaina M. Jorge
Special Event & Travel Coordinator 
ENJOY YOURSELF EVENTS, LLC
www.EnjoyYourselfEvents.biz