Fort Bragg Blues Festival Sponsorship Program – 2025

Mission: 

To cultivate strong partnerships with businesses and individuals who share our passion for live music and inspiring a vibrant cultural scene in Fort Bragg.

 

Note to Potential Sponsors:

The City of Fort Bragg is launching its inaugural Fort Bragg Blues Festival, May 2-4, 2025, to inspire celebration, enrich the community, and boost tourism during the shoulder season. We aim to make this an annual event!

This festival is carefully planned to not compete with other major festivals along the coast or in surrounding regions. Financial Sponsorship packages are available to help support the marketing of this event. Our promotions will reach potential visitors from Sonoma County, Lake County, Sacramento County, SF Bay Area, and of course, Mendocino County.

Any proceeds from this event will be earmarked specifically for next year’s Blues Festival and other events that bring cultural value to our area. We have exciting benefits for becoming a sponsor which include All-Access passes, early entrance to performances, social media & website recognition, a post-festival celebration at The Weller House, and the opportunity to contribute to our community’s vibrancy.

Explore sponsorship options below. In-Kind sponsorships are also welcome! Blues Festival Dates: May 2-4, 2025

Overall Goals:

• Secure financial support to enhance the festival’s impact and community engagement.
• Increase community awareness and engagement.
• Provide valuable exposure and benefits to our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor:

City of Fort Bragg

Contribution: $20,000

Benefits:

• Title Sponsorship: Recognized as the “Presenting Sponsor” of the Fort Bragg Blues Festival.
• Prominent Logo Placement: On all festival signage, website, and printed materials.
• Social Media Recognition: Featured mentions on all festival social media channels and posts.
• On-stage Recognition: Dedicated announcements at the opening and closing concerts.
• Regional Brand Exposure: Via marketing and advertising to SF Bay Area, Sacramento, and surrounding counties of Lake, Sonoma, Napa & Marin, and within Mendocino County itself.
• Opportunity to Build Annual Event: By being the presenting sponsor, the City of Fort Bragg has the opportunity to grow this festival into a much-anticipated annual event.

Available Sponsorships:

Blues Patron ($5,000)

Only 2 available at this level.

Benefits:

• Visibility:
  • Prominent Logo Placement: On all festival signage, website, and appropriate printed materials including the festival program.
  • Social Media Recognition: Featured mentions in at least 10 festival social media posts + hashtags & handles used on all posts.
  • On-stage Recognition: Announcements at the opening and closing performances.
• Hospitality:
  • (6) All-Access Festival Passes (including 5 performances in local downtown venues + Sunday Blues & BBQ)
  • (6) VIP Tickets to Intimate Speakeasy concert at the Weller House: Exclusive performance with premium seating and refreshments.
• Swag:
  • (6) Logoed Ballcaps + Event Swag Bag
• Experiences:
  • Post Festival Celebration: Invitation for up to 6 people to our ‘Fort Bragg Blues Festival’ wrap-up party at the Weller House. Details TBD.

Blues Enthusiast ($3,000)

Only 4 available at this level

Benefits:

• Visibility:
  • Logo/Name Placement: On website and appropriate printed materials including the festival program.
  • Social Media Recognition: Mentions in at least 6 festival social media posts + hashtags & handles used on all posts.
  • On-stage Recognition: Announcements at the opening and closing performances.
• Hospitality:
  • (4) All-Access Festival Passes (including 6 performances in local downtown venues + Sunday Blues & BBQ)
  • (4) VIP Tickets to Intimate Speakeasy concert at the Weller House: Exclusive performance with premium seating and refreshments.
• Swag:
  • (4) Logoed Ballcaps + Event Swag Bag
• Experiences:
  • Post Festival Celebration: Invitation for up to 4 people to our ‘Fort Bragg Blues Festival’ wrap-up party at the Weller House. Details TBD.

Blues Supporter ($1,500)

Only 8 available at this level

Benefits:

• Visibility:
  • Logo/Name Placement: On the festival website and in the festival program.
  • Social Media Recognition: Mentions in at least 4 festival social media posts + hashtags & handles used on all posts.
• Hospitality:
  • (2) All-Access Festival Passes (including 6 performances in local downtown venues + Sunday Blues & BBQ)
  • (2) VIP Tickets to Intimate Speakeasy concert at the Weller House: Exclusive performance with premium seating and refreshments.
• Swag:
  • (2) Logoed Ballcaps + Event Swag Bag
• Experiences:
  • Post Festival Celebration: Invitation for 2 people to our ‘Fort Bragg Blues Festival’ wrap-up party at the Weller House. Details TBD.

In-Kind Sponsors:

Value of trade must meet a $500 minimum for the benefits below to apply although any level of sponsorship is welcome!

Benefits:

• Visibility:
  • Logo Placement: On the festival website and in the festival program.
  • Social Media Recognition: Dedicated shout-outs to In-kind Sponsors on festival social media posts + hashtags & handles used when appropriate.
  • Cross-Marketing Opportunities: Opportunities to cross-promote our festival while we promote your business in our “Local Recommendations Guide” and other marketing efforts.
  • Use of Your Product/Service Whenever Possible: i.e. Hotel rooms for band members, Restaurant passes, Beer & Wine donations, Shuttle Service, etc.
  • Collateral in Swag Bags: we’ll include your discount passes, postcards, or specials in festivalgoer swag bags.

 

General Sponsorship Benefits:

• Community Involvement: Support a local community event that celebrates music and culture.
• Brand Enhancement: Associate your brand with a positive and well-regarded event.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other supporters and community members.

Important Notes:

• Sponsorship packages are subject to availability.
• All benefits are subject to change.
• Fort Bragg Blues Festival reserves the right to refuse any sponsorship application.

 

Interested in becoming a Sponsor?

Contact Pam Bell Events – pmbell108@gmail.com or 707-969-0990