2016 Sponsorship Opportunities

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1 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities

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3 About Wausau Events: Wausau Events, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to our vision of Creating Community Through Events by enhancing the quality of life that the Wausau area is known for. Most of our events are offered free of charge. This would not be possible without the generous support of many businesses, organizations, individuals and Wausau s Room Tax Program. Partnerships: Through our events, we are able to provide great opportunities for local businesses to show their support of the community, meet potential customers at events and gain brand recognition through our promotion of the events sponsors via various medias. We also help improve the quality of life for your families, employees and potential clients. We want to create community partnerships with businesses that benefit the community and the sponsoring businesses. Opportunities: Wausau Events is searching for sponsor support to continue to provide quality events throughout the year. We have sponsorship levels for every business and encourage finding the right fit for each individual business. We want to work with you to create the best event with the best exposure for your business. If you are interested in an opportunity to partner with Wausau Events through a sponsorship, please contact Lindsey Lewitzke, Executive Director, at execdir@wausauevents.org or

4 2016 EVENTS Winter Fest/Winter Brew Fest: January 30 Featuring a snow slide, ice sculptures, art projects and cookie decorating, this event highlights the fun we have in winter! Summer Kickoff Weekend: June An entire week of fun! Friday: Family-friendly carnival at Oak Island Park featuring games, crafts, music and more! Saturday: Solstice 5K. Sunday: Classic Car Show Screen on the Green: July 22 & August 12 An outdoor movie under the stars! The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and take in the summer evening air. Concerts on the Square Wednesdays in Summer For 10 Wednesday nights in summer the 400 Block is transformed into Wausau s most popular activity! A different band plays each night. Single night & multiple night sponsorships are available. Marketplace Thursdays: June-September The 400 Block is transformed into a market every Thursday where the community can find produce, jewelry, artists and food trucks. Entertainment is featured during the lunch hour on select Thursdays. Balloon & Rib Fest: July 7-10 This ever-popular event continues to draw people from Wausau and beyond to enjoy the hot air balloons, national rib vendors, kites, kids games, and the largest fireworks show in the region. Balloon Chase 5K Run/Walk: July people registered for the inaugural race in 2015 and we expect even more in 2016! Hot air balloons launch in the morning and the race follows. It winds through the flat, scenic Southeast neighborhood. Big Bull Falls Blues Fest: August Wisconsin s longest running Blues Fest is celebrating 25 years in 2016! 25 years of great regional and national blues acts and the best venue Fern Island Park! Harvest Fest: October 1 A celebration of Autumn on the 400 Block! Activities include a pumpkin patch, crafts, animals and live music. Holiday Parade: December 2 This parade features many decorated floats as it celebrates the season. The parade starts at Marathon Park and ends at the 400 Block. After, the warming party features hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa.

5 WINTER FEST JANUARY 30» 400 BLOCK & DOWNTOWN WAUSAU Winter Fest offers a day of activities for the entire family, including: crafts, cookie decorating, a snow sculpture slide, ice-skating, ice sculptures, a Mac-N-Cheese Contest and more! After, the adults are invited to join us for Winter Brew Fest a taste of various beers from throughout the region! Estimated Attendance: 2,000 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $5,000 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Snow Sculpture Slide Design Presence at event Gold Sponsor (3): $2,500 * See Gold Sponsor Level Presence at Event Sponsor an Activity: Ice Skating, Mac-N-Cheese Contest or an idea you have! Silver Sponsor (5): $1,000 * See Silver Sponsor Level Presence at Event Sponsor an Activity: Wagon Rides, Cookie Decorating, or an idea you have! Bronze Sponsor (5): $500 *See Bronze Sponsor Level Sponsor an Activity: 1 Ice Sculpture, Curling, Snow Graffiti, Hot Chocolate Winter Brew Fest Sponsor (5): $250 Named Brew Fest Sponsor Logo on Ticket Sponsor a Beer Present WAUSAU EVENTS Winter Fest

6 SUMMER KICKOFF WEEKEND JUNE 17» OAK ISLAND (FAMILY FUN) JUNE 19» THE 400 BLOCK (CLASSIC CAR SHOW) A family-friendly event, Friday features art projects, games, food and music at Oak Island! After the activities, the park is transformed into an outdoor movie theater. Sunday is Father s Day and what better way to enjoy the day than on the 400 Block viewing classic cars! Estimated Attendance: 2,000 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $5,000 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Creation of Specialized Activity Presence at Event Gold Sponsor (3): $2,500 * See Gold Sponsor Level Presence at Event Sponsor an Activity: Photo Booth, Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses Silver Sponsor (5): $1,000 * See Silver Sponsor Level Presence at Event with Activity or Sponsor an Activity Sponsor an Activity: Balloon Animals, Henna Tattoos, Magician, Live Music Bronze Sponsor (5): $500 *See Bronze Sponsor Level Sponsor an Activity: Classic Car Show, Entertainment at Car Show, Craft at Car Show

7 SCREEN ON THE GREEN JULY 22 & AUGUST 12» 400 BLOCK & DOWNTOWN WAUSAU WAUSAU EVENTS Screen on the Green A series of movies, each with a theme. An outdoor movie under the stars! The community is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets and take in the summer air. Estimated Attendance: 700 Each Night SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: FULL SEASON Presenting Sponsor (1): $2,500 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Creation of Specialized Activity Presence at Event Gold Sponsor (3): $1,000 * See Gold Sponsor Level Presence at Event Silver Sponsor (5): $500 * See Silver Sponsor Level Presence at Event Bronze Sponsor (5): $250 *See Bronze Sponsor Level

8 CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 15-AUGUST 17» THE 400 BLOCK WAUSAU EVENTS Concerts on the Square For 10 Wednesday nights in summer the 400 Block is transformed into Wausau s most popular activity! A different band plays each night with all types of genres covered. It is THE place to be on a Wednesday night in summer. Estimated Attendance: 3,000 Each Night SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Full Season Sponsor (1): $20,000 Recognition at Each Concert via Signage & Vocal Recognition Print Ad Logo Also Includes a Single Night Sponsorship Where Extensive Presence is Available Large Logo on Banner that Wausau Events Provides for Full Duration of Series Single Night Sponsor (9): $2,000 YOUR Night to Shine! Recognition with Signage You Get to Introduce the Band that Night Presence at Event Can do Giveaways, Prizes, Contests - the Night is Yours! Medium Logo on Banner that Wausau Events Provides for Full Duration of Series

9 MARKETPLACE THURSDAYS THURSDAYS, JUNE 16-SEPTEMBER 28» THE 400 BLOCK WAUSAU EVENTS Marketplace Thursdays The 400 Block is transformed into a market every Thursday where the community can find produce, jewelry, artists and food trucks. Entertainment is featured during the lunch hour on select Thursdays. Estimated Attendance: 700 Each Day SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: FULL SEASON Presenting Sponsor (1): $7,500 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Presence at Event and Sponsor an Activity Gold Sponsor (3): $4,000 * See Gold Sponsor Level Presence at Event Sponsor an Activity: 4 days of Entertainment, Pier Pups, Frisbee Dogs or Another Act You Would Like to See Silver Sponsor (5): $1,000 * See Silver Sponsor Level Presence at Event with Activity or Sponsor an Activity Bronze Sponsor (5): $500 *See Bronze Sponsor Level

10 BALLOON & RIB FEST JULY 7-10» WAUSAU DOWNTOWN AIRPORT This ever-popular event continues to draw people from Wausau and beyond to enjoy the hot air balloons, national rib vendors, kites, kids games, and the largest fireworks show in the region. A free shuttle bus is available for those going between downtown, where Chalkfest and the Sidewalk Sales are taking place, and Balloon & Rib Fest. Estimated Attendance: 30,000 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $12,000 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Includes Media Mentions on TV Extensive Signage Available on Flight Line, Entrance Mentions over PA During Balloon Activities Presence at the Event Saturday Balloon Glow Sponsor (4): $1,250 Named Saturday Glow Sponsor Flight Line Signage Presence on Saturday Night at Event Recognition by PA Announcers Before/ During/After Glow Friday Balloon Glow Sponsor (4): $1,000 Named Friday Glow Sponsor Flight Line Signage Presence on Friday Night at Event Recognition by PA Announcers Before/ During/After Glow

11 Thursday Balloon Glow Sponsor (4): $750 Named Thursday Glow Sponsor Flight Line Signage Presence on Friday Night at Event Recognition by PA Announcers Before/During/After Glow Children s Event Area Sponsor (4): $2,000 Named Children Area Sponsor Signage by the Games Sponsor an Activity: Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Petting Zoo, Pig Races, Rock Climbing Wall, Trampolines, Children s Museum Entertainment Sponsor (3): $1,500 Named Stage Sponsor Presenting Sponsor of Band One Night Stage & Perimeter Signage Pilot Sponsor (5): $1,500 Named Pilot Sponsor of 3 Pilots Signage on 3 Pilot Baskets Signage at Flight Line Recognition by PA Announcers over

12 Kite Sponsor (1): $750 Named Kite Sponsor (Kites Fly Saturday During Day) Signage on Flight Line Photo Booth Sponsor (2): $1,500 Sponsor Either Friday or Saturday Night Logo on Backdrop of booth Logo on Photo Strip Each Person Receives Shuttle & Parking Sponsor (2): $750 Named Shuttle Sponsor Shuttle Pick-Up & Drop-Off Signage Signage on Bus Food Court Sponsor (5): $500 Named Food Court Sponsor Signage in Tents by Food Vendors (Not Ribs) Rib Contest Sponsor (1): $500 Named Rib Contest Sponsor Logo on Rib Judging Cards Signage Near Judging Table

13 BALLOON CHASE 5K RUN/WALK JULY 9» WAUSAU DOWNTOWN AIRPORT/ALEXANDER PARK SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $1,000 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Large Logo on Participant T-Shirt Signage at Event Opportunity to Put Something in Participant Goodie Bag 5 Free Race Entries Gold Sponsor (5): $500 Medium Logo on Participant T-Shirt Signage at Event Opportunity to Put Something in the Participant Goodie Bag 2 Free Race Entries Silver Sponsor (10): $250 Small Logo on Participant T-Shirt Opportunity to Put Something in Participant Goodie Bag Signage at Event

14 BIG BULL FALLS BLUES FEST AUGUST 19 & 20» FERN ISLAND PARK The Big Bull Falls Blues Fest is celebrating 25 years in 2016! It is 2 days filled with regional and national bands performing, delicious food, a VIP section and beer tents. Fern Island is a gorgeous place for this event. Estimated Attendance: 7,000 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $10,000 *See Presenting Sponsor Level Vocal Recognition by Emcee Between Bands Logo on Video Screens Next to Stage Logo on Tickets 10 Full VIP Packages 40-2 Day Complimentary Tickets Extensive Signage Gold Sponsor (Saturday Bands) (1): $7,500 *See Gold Sponsor Level Vocal Recognition on Saturday Logo on Video Screens Next to Stage 6 Full VIP Packages 30-2 Day Complimentary Tickets Silver Sponsor (Friday Bands) (1): $5,000 *See Silver Sponsor Level Vocal Recognition on Friday Night 4 Full VIP Packages 20-2 Day Complimentary Tickets

15 VIP Section Sponsor (2): $3,000 Named VIP Area Sponsor VIP Perimeter Signage 2 Full VIP Packages 20 VIP Access Tickets Main Bar Sponsor (1): $1,500 Named Bar Signage Perimeter Signage 8-2 Day Passes Photo Booth Sponsor (2): $2,000 Sponsor Either Friday or Saturday Nights Customize the Photo Booth Background Logo on Photo Strip the Participants Receive 10-2 Day Passes Parking Lot Sponsor (1): $750 Named Parking Lot Sponsor Signage in Lot 4-2 Day Passes Food Court Sponsor (3): $500 Signage Around Tables and Between Vendors Table Tent Signage 4-2 Day Passes Beverage Ticket Sponsor (1): $500 Named Beverage Ticket Sponsor Logo on Tickets Signage at Event 4-2 Day Passes In-Kind Sponsors: Golf Carts/UTV, Snacks/Back Stage Hospitality, Hotel Accommodations All In-Kind Sponsors Receive Recognition and Signage 4-2 Day Passes

16 HARVEST FEST OCTOBER 1» 400 BLOCK & DOWNTOWN WAUSAU This family-friendly event features a variety of activities including live music, crafts, a pumpkin patch, kids pedal tractor pull, live animals and more! These activities bring autumn downtown! Estimated Attendance: 2,000 WAUSAU EVENTS Harvest Fest SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $5,000 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Pumpkin Patch Sponsor Recognition Presence at Event Gold Sponsor (3): $2,500 * See Gold Sponsor Level Presence at Event Sponsor an Activity: Petting Zoo or Choose Your Own Silver Sponsor (5): $1,000 * See Silver Sponsor Level Presence at Event with Activity or Sponsor an Activity Sponsor an Activity: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Balloon Animals, Magician, Live Music, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Bronze Sponsor (5): $500 *See Bronze Sponsor Level Sponsor an Activity: Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations, Kiddie Parade, Shuttle Bus, Henna Tattoos

17 HOLIDAY PARADE DECEMBER 2» DOWNTOWN WAUSAU This annual tradition in Wausau joins young and old to watch the holiday parade. The parade runs from Marathon Park to the 400 Block. After the parade, the public is invited to come to the warming party for cookies, hot chocolate, live music and a visit from Santa. Estimated Attendance: 3,000 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: Presenting Sponsor (1): $2,000 * See Presenting Sponsor Level Cookie Sponsor After Event Provide a Judge for the Float Contest Named Candy Sponsor Free Float Entry Gold Sponsor (3): $1,000 * See Gold Sponsor Level Named Candy Sponsor Free Float Entry Sponsor an Activity: Reindeer, Live Music Silver Sponsor (5): $500 * See Silver Sponsor Level Named Candy Sponsor Free Float Entry Bronze Sponsor (5): $250 * See Bronze Sponsor Level Named Candy Sponsor Free Float Entry WAUSAU EVENTS Holiday Parade

18 SPONSOR LEVELS This matrix of sponsorship levels is a general idea of what your sponsorship will entail. It is not all-compassing but provides direction for what you can expect with your sponsorship. Each event is unique and so is each sponsorship opportunity. Please note there are activity sponsorships available as part of these levels as laid out in the booklet. Together, Wausau Events and your business can succeed in reaching goals. Thank you for your time and we hope to partner with you to bring events to the public. Benefits Event Naming Rights TV Mentions Level Exclusivity Radio Mentions Activity Naming Rights Logo on Website Facebook Banners Booth Space Logo on Print Ads Presenting Large Presenting Gold Large Large Silver Medium Medium Bronze Small 1 Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact: Lindsey Lewitzke, Executive Director Wausau Events execdir@wausauevents.org

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