BLUE RIDGE BLUES & BBQ SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

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

Sponsorship Levels: OPEN - PLATINUM $5,000 5 total (5 of 5 Available) – as of 5/2/24 • Position to set up space in event to have a booth. • Logo on event programs, imprinted products, collectible event poster, all social media, as well as print advertising in a 4-state area • Stage mention throughout festival and 2 stage announcements for advertising or giveaway • 15 general admission passes • 15 dining vouchers good to use at any BBQ Vendor • 15 alcohol tickets OPEN - Gold $2,500 5 total (5 of 5 Available) – as of 5/2/24 • Logo on event programs, imprinted products, collectible event posters, all social media, as well as print advertising in a 4-state area • Stage mention throughout festival and 2 stage announcements for advertising or giveaway • 10 general admission passes • 10 dining vouchers good to use at any BBQ Vendor OPEN- Silver $1,000 5 total (10 of 10 Available) – as of 5/2/24 • Logo on event programs, imprinted products, collectible event posters, all social media, as well as print advertising in a 4-state area • Stage mention throughout festival • 5 general admission passes • 5 dining vouchers good to use at any BBQ Vendor ***Each sponsor will be given 10 additional general admission passes, for the purposes of giving them away to the sponsor’s customers for promotional purposes only.