2025 Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival

Festival: Saturday, September 20, 2024, 11:30AM – 9:30PM Sponsor Information OVERVIEW: The 2025 BRLA Blues and BBQ Festival continues to draw thousands from all over the Southeast to Blue Ridge, GA. Since our inaugural event in 2011, attendance has consistently grown. In 2014, our fourth year, we had 10,000+ attendees and sold 8000+ pounds of meat. In 2024, we had one of our best shows, enabling us to donate over $35,000 to local children’s charities. We still were able to raise some money for the children, and now our donations are totaling over $165,000 in community donations to date. This year, we aim to exceed our goals, delivering a festival filled with great food, music, and smiles for all. ADVERTISING: We advertise our event in numerous locations, including print media, radio ads, and a full array of social media. As a sponsor you would receive multiple advertisements in multiple locations. o Social Media – Over 16,000 followers o Social Media - Reach – In 2024, May-Sept we reached over 410,000 unique accounts o Business Logo on Print Ads o Business Logo on Festival Signage o Stage Mentions Throughout the Festival Enclosed you will find more information about the opportunities to support this truly special event and build more awareness for your business while gaining the attention of the locals, travelers and vacationers that come to Blue Ridge to enjoy the early fall. The Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival has become more than a one-day event. Beginning with a co-operative Business After Hours with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce as a kickoff party on Thursday September 18th, then Friday September 19th ***We are looking at adding multiple events***and also on Friday night is the Blue Ridge Blues Train, presented by the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Club, and the grand finale on Saturday September 20th with the Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival. This year, the BRLA will once again partner with nonprofits to aid local Fannin County charities. We have chosen to partner with Habitat for Humanity, Snack in a Backpack, Fannin Children’s Fund, Shop with A Cop, Open Arms, and the Ferst Foundation this year, all local charities benefiting children of Fannin County. As of the end of the 2024 Festival, The Blue Ridge Lodging Association surpassed the $165,000 mark in charitable donations to Fannin County’s Children’s Charities. This is not possible without our amazing sponsors helping put this event on. The Blue Ridge Lodging Association would like to give your business the opportunity to participate in Blue Ridge’s largest single day annual event by becoming a valued Sponsor. Please review the different sponsorship levels and benefits listed below. Warm Regards, Paul Gribble 770-546-9614

14th Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 Hey there, rockin' volunteers of Blues & BBQ! It’s hard to believe, but our 14th annual Blues & BBQ festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! We want to take a moment to celebrate you—the driving force behind this fantastic event. Your incredible support year after year makes all the difference. So, lace up those dancing shoes and prepare for another unforgettable festival experience! Get ready for some exciting updates! This year, we’re adding a fresh twist to the festival and turning up the heat with new changes that you won’t want to miss. Here’s what’s on the menu: 1. Fan Favorite Shifts: We are once again doing the 3 shifts, which was preferred by our volunteers. 2. Hall of Fame for our dedicated Volunteers: This year, the Blues & BBQ Festival Hall of Fame will honor all volunteers who have contributed to the festival for 10 or more years. If you've volunteered for a decade or more, please let me know, and we'll add your name to the list. We have records of all volunteer shifts since the festival began, so we can confirm everyone's participation. 3. More Positions, More Friends!: We've added around 50 new positions that are spread out from Thursday through Saturday. That brings our total volunteer staffing needs up to 128, so signing up and inviting your friends is now more important than ever!! So, are you ready to spice up your summer with Blues & BBQ awesomeness? Sign up for your favorite shift right away and make this the best festival yet! If you have any questions or just want to share some excitement, feel free to reach out to me at 239-462-8773. Let's get this party started - one beat, one bite, and one unforgettable experience at a time! Yours in Blues & BBQ, Dena Martin, Festival Volunteer Coordinator P.S. Spread the joy! Don't forget to invite your friends and family to join in on the fun. The more, the merrier!