In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities

In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities

Local businesses and community partners can also support the Juneteenth Celebration through donated goods, supplies and services that help make the event possible.

Potential in-kind contributions include:

• Staff and Volunteer Refreshments: Bottled water, snacks and meals for staff and volunteers working the event.
• Printing Services: Printing of event schedules, directional signs, banners and other event materials.
• Family Activity Supplies: Art supplies, craft materials or other items for family-friendly activities.
• Guest Giveaways: Gift cards, prizes or small promotional items for approved event activities.
• Staff, Band, and Volunteer Meals: Gift cards to downtown restraunts or hot meals prepared by vendors

The opportunities listed above are examples, and other in-kind contributions may be considered based on event needs. All contributions must be coordinated in advance and approved by the City. Recognition may be provided based on the nature and value of the contribution.

There will be no refunds given after an applicant is approved to be a sponsor. 

By signing the sponsorship application, you agree to all rules and regulations outlined in the Event Policy document and on the sponsorship application. 

Hold Harmless Clause and Insurance

All authorized vendors participating in the Event shall be individually and severally responsible to the City of Gastonia for any loss, bodily or personal injury, deaths, and/or property damage that may occur as a result of the vendor's negligence or that of its servants, agents, and employees. All vendors hereby agree to indemnify and save the City of Gastonia, its officers, and employees harmless from any loss, cost, damages, and other expenses, including attorney's fees, suffered or incurred by reason of the vendors' negligence or that of its servants, agents and employees; provided that the vendors shall not be responsible nor required to indemnify the City of Gastonia for negligence of its officers or employees. No insurance is provided by the City of Gastonia to participants in the Event. Participating vendors will be required to provide a signature in acknowledgement of this clause on the vendor application.