Fair Sponsorships
About the event
About the application
Thank you for supporting us! We offer various event sponsorship opportunities to showcase your business at the Fair. If you would prefer to partner with us through in-kind contributions, please use our dedicated In-Kind Application to get started.
Landmark Sponsor ($3,000)*
Recognition on the Fair website for one year
Dedicated social media promotion
Fifty (50) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $1,250)
Historic Properties Tours Sponsor ($1,500)*
Three available: Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (first to sign up chooses their preferred day)
Recognition on the Fair website for one year
Sponsor named on the tour sign at property on the selected day
Dedicated social media promotion
Twenty-five (25) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $625)
Option to provide staff as docents at one property (staff may wear logoed polo shirts or name tags; history briefing and docent coaching provided prior to the Fair)
Artisan Sponsor ($1,000)*
Two available: Best Demonstrating Artisan or Best New Demonstrating Artisan (first to sign up chooses category; 50% of sponsorship fee goes directly to the Artisan as an award)
Recognition on the Fair website for one year
Recognition in Artisan award letter and press release
Dedicated social media promotion
Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200)
Venue Sponsor ($750)* Available venues: Old Mill Shop, Art at the Red Barn, Dried Flower Barn, Children's Play Area, Farmers Market, Tent Talks, or Libations (Graham's Bar-room or Talbott's Tavern)
Recognition on the Fair website for one year
Sponsor named on “Thank You” sign at venue
Dedicated social media promotion
Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200)
*A 3% processing fee will be applied at checkout. In-Kind Sponsorship levels are based on donation value and will be discussed prior to contribution.
Terms & Conditions
The Fair is a family-friendly fundraising event for our historic preservation organization, the Waterford Foundation. As such, the Foundation reserves the right to decline applications that do not align with our mission and vision.
Content Guidelines: All sponsor messaging and material must be non-political, non-sectarian, and appropriate for all ages.
Tiered Placement: Sponsor image and logo placement online and in print will be tiered, with Landmark level receiving top placement.
Refund Policy: This is a "rain or shine" event; all payments are final and non-refundable.
Processing Fee: All sponsorship transactions are subject to a 3% processing fee.
Media Authorization: Payment of the fee constitutes permission for the Waterford Foundation to use your supplied logo, artwork, or other marketing materials for promotion as set forth in this agreement.
Thank you for your support!
Waterford Foundation Inc. EIN #54-0755457
Prices
| Landmark Sponsorship | $3,000.00 | Non-refundable | For your LANDMARK level support your organization will receive ($3,000): • Full page color ad in the Fair booklet (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Dedicated social media promotion • Fifty (50) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $1,250) |
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| Historic Properties Tour Sponsorship (Fri & Sun available) | $1,500.00 | Non-refundable | Historic Properties TOURS sponsorship – three available, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (first to sign up gets to choose which category, $1500). For your TOURS level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on the tour sign at property on the day selected • Fair booklet 1/2-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Dedicated social media promotion • Twenty-five (25) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $625) • Sponsor can opt-in and provide staff as docents at one property. Staff can wear logoed polo shirts or corporate name tags. Staff will be briefed on the property history and coached on docent responsibilities prior to the Fair. |
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| Artisan Sponsorship | $1,000.00 | Non-refundable | ARTISAN sponsorship – two available, Best Demonstrating Artisan and Best New Demonstrating Artisan (first to sign up gets to choose which category, $1000, 50% of your sponsorship goes to the Artisan as an award). For your ARTISAN level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Recognition in Artisan award letter • Recognition in Artisan awards press release • Fair booklet 1/4-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Dedicated social media promotion • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) |
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| Venue Sponsorship: Art at the Red Barn | $750.00 | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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| Venue Sponsorship: Children's Play Area | $750.00 | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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| Venue Sponsorship: Dried Flower Barn | $750.00 | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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| Venue Sponsorship: Graham's Bar-room (Libations) | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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| Venue Sponsorship: Old Mill Shop | $750.00 | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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| Venue Sponsorship: Talbott's Tavern (Libations) | $750.00 | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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| Tent Talks Sponsorhip | SOLD OUT | Non-refundable | VENUE sponsorship – For your VENUE level support your organization will receive: • Recognition on the Fair website for one year • Sponsor named on “Thank you” sign at venue • Fair booklet 1/8-page color ad (link to ad specs: tinyurl.com/adspecWF) • Eight (8) Fair "daily admission" tickets (value $200) • Dedicated social media promotion |
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Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please contact me regarding an IN_KIND partnership.
- If your sponsorship level includes tickets, do we send tickets to the main contact?
- If your sponsorship level includes use of your logo, please add it here as a pdf, png or jpg.
- Then who is the point of contact for tickets (include the name and emai)?
- What type of goods or service would you like us to consider for an in-kind sponsorship?
