Become a Sponsor: NC Hellbender Festival

North Carolina Hellbender Festival – Sponsorship Overview Event Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Location: Downtown Spruce Pine, NC Website: hellbenderfestival.com The North Carolina Hellbender Festival is a day-long celebration of clean rivers, wild places, and community connection. With live music, local art, hands-on science, food trucks, and outdoor recreation activities, the festival draws attendees from across Western North Carolina and beyond. We welcome sponsorships from businesses, organizations, and individuals who support environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, the arts, education, and local economic development. Sponsorship Categories River Guardian ($5,000+) – Premier sponsor recognition, booth space, top billing on all materials Mountain Ally ($2,500+) – Logo placement, sponsor shoutouts, and optional booth space Hellbender Friend ($1000+) – Name recognition and social media mentions In-Kind Sponsors – Donations of goods or services (e.g., printing, water, shade tents, volunteer snacks)