Event Sponsorship 2018 Opportunities Together, we ll Take Root. Grow. Flourish.
Dear Friend, Take Root. Grow. Flourish. At the Gardens on Spring Creek, this tag line is more than words on a page. Rather, it is how we approach everything we do. Since 2004, the Gardens on Spring Creek has worked to provide dynamic opportunities that enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture while building community. This year, we epect over 65,000 visitors to come through our gates looking to be amazed by what we have growing here. Within this packet, you ll find five opportunities for your business to grow with The Gardens. We are inviting you to partner with us in strengthening and epanding the eperiences we provide to the community. These eperiences will provide your business with positive eposure, marketing value, and alignment with the only community botanic garden in northern Colorado. This year, we are offering Garden a Fare Wine Tour & Beer Tour, Nature s Harvest Fest, Halloween Enchanted Garden, and Garden of Lights as ecellent chances for you to communicate your business commitment to the community and to reach new customers. In addition, our Official Sponsor package is offered to give you the most marketing value throughout the year while solidifying your support of our gardens, events, and programs. We hope you ll find a level for your business in 2018 that enables you to become part of one or more of these community events, aligning your goals with ours in addition to receiving valuable eposure for your business in the process. Let s grow together Michelle Provaznik, Director
Official Sponsorship Gardens on Spring Creek Our leading sponsors in enriching the lives of people and fostering environmental stewardship through horticulture. Our Official Sponsors receive the largest marketing benefit giving them the most value throughout the entire year. Includes: Industry eclusivity. Logo printed on all event advertising (print, poster, promo cards, website) including Garden a Fare, Nature s Harvest Fest, Halloween Enchanted Garden, and Garden of Lights. Banner prominently displayed during all signature events (Sponsor to provide). Complimentary space or booth for outreach during all signature events. (Sponsor to request). Social media thank you s during each signature special event. Logo prominently displayed on fcgov.com/gardens. Logo prominently displayed in monthly e-newsletter, 8,000+ subscribers. Logo magnet displayed year-round on mobile outdoor information kiosk. Four complimentary admissions to each Garden a Fare event. Recognition on donor wall inside The Gardens Visitor Center. Logo listed in The Gardens tri-annual print newsletter to over 600 members. Annual Official Sponsorship: $5,000 We invite you to solidify your commitment to Fort Collins community botanic garden.
Garden a Fare at a Glance Eperience The Gardens though all your senses. Partner with us and feast your eyes, ears, nose, and tastebuds on The Gardens at the height of its growing season. Garden a Fare is a series of two culinary pairing events highlighting produce grown in the Garden of Eatin paired with local beer and wines. Wine Tour offers an opportunity to taste four varietals and Beer Tour offers visitors the chance to taste test selected beers from Odell Brewing. Both events provide food from several local restaurants stationed throughout The Gardens. Live local music rounds out these special evenings. Dates: Attendance: Demographics: Annual: Saturday, August 4 (wine tour) & Saturday, Aug.25 (beer tour) 500 (over both events) Foodies, craft beer and wine lovers, young professionals, 30 55 year olds. 8 th
Garden a Fare Sponsorship Opportunities:* Sponsorship Benefits Presenting $5,000 Gold $2,500 Silver $1,000 Bronze $500 Presented By Your Company on all marketing materials, menu, and print and online advertising for both events Presenting Sponsor Eclusivity Opportunity to host a booth & provide marketing to guests at both events Social media posts on Facebook Logo placement on printed posters, promo cards, print advertising, website, e-news Company banner displayed during both event weekends (sponsor to provide) Logo linked to your website from event webpage Complimentary admission to event of your choice 8 tickets 4 tickets 2 tickets Plaque on The Gardens donor wall (1 year to date) Company listing in print advertising Company Listing on event webpage Listing in direct mail newsletter to Gardens members *Your sponsorship benefits will be implemented over both Garden a Fare events. Important Deadlines for Garden a Fare Sponsors: May 25 Sponsorship form and logo must be received to guarantee inclusion in promo materials July 13 July 30 for Wine Tour; Aug 20 for Beer Tour August 4 August 25 Promotional materials due to GOSC Banner must be received by GOSC Garden a Fare - Wine Tour Garden a Fare - Beer Tour
Nature s Harvest Fest at a Glance Nature s Harvest Fest is a quintessential celebration of nature, local foods, and the garden harvest. The community event brings together a marketplace of artisans, live local music, free learning workshops and demos, produce and cider tastings, and fun family activities including a live butterfly release. Date: Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Attendance: 1,500+ Demographics: All ages, families, couples, gardeners & nature lovers, and local food supporters. Annual: 4th
Nature s Harvest Fest Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship Benefits Presenting $2,000 Gold $1,000 Silver $500 Bronze $250 Presented By Your Company on all marketing materials, program, and print and online advertising Presenting Sponsor Eclusivity Social media posts on Facebook (Nature s Harvest Fest page) Plaque on The Gardens donor wall (1 year to date) Logo placement on print marketing materials (posters, promo cards, ads) Opportunity to address guests before workshop of choice Banner displayed during event weekend (sponsor provides) Host a booth during event (sponsor provides table/tent) Link to your website from event webpage Link to your website from e-newsletter (both Natural Areas & Gardens) Listing in print advertising Important Deadlines for Nature s Harvest Fest Sponsors: July 13 August 17 September 10 Sponsorship form and logo must be received to guarantee inclusion in promo materials Sponsor payment & booth reservations due Banner must be received by GOSC September 15 Nature s Harvest Fest
Halloween Enchanted Garden at a Glance The Gardens gets transformed into a place of Halloween enchantment for our youngest visitors children eight and under. This event focuses on the fun and magic of Halloween instead of sugary treats complete with seasonal games, Mad Scientist Zone, age appropriate crafts, pirate and pumpkin bowling, hissing insects & tarantulas, and a talking pumpkin. Halloween Enchanted Garden is the only candy-free event in Fort Collins and is a proud supporter of the Teal Pumpkin Project. Date: Attendance: Demographics: Annual: Saturday, Oct. 27 (tentative) 3,500 (900 children) Young families, children 8 years and under, cross-generation groups 10 th
Halloween Enchanted Garden Sponsor Opportunities: Sponsorship Benefits Presenting $1,500 Gold $500 Silver $250 Presented By Your Company on all marketing materials, program, and print and online advertising Presenting Sponsor Eclusivity Social media posts on Facebook Plaque on The Gardens donor wall (1 year to date) Opportunity to host a booth during event Logo placement on printed posters/promo postcards Opportunity to provide promotional coupons to guests in goodie bag (provided by sponsor) Company banner displayed during event (provided by sponsor) Listing on Gardens website & newsletter Important Deadlines for Halloween Enchanted Garden Sponsors: August 31 October 5 October 22 October 27 Sponsorship form and logo must be received to guarantee inclusion in promo materials Promotional coupons or marketing must be received by GOSC for inclusion in goodie bags Banner must be received by GOSC Halloween Enchanted Garden
Garden of Lights at a Glance The largest event at The Gardens, Garden of Lights draws thousands of locals and out-of-town visitors to The Gardens to tour unique glittering scenes that light the night with over 100,000 LED lights. Each lighting scene has a unique botanical twist that celebrates not only the holidays but the beauty of the natural world. To complete the eperience for guests, we also offer visits from Santa, canine tricks from the Sugar Plum Furries, live caroling groups, and warm drinks help to make The Gardens a must-stop destination during the holiday season. Dates: Nov. 30 Jan. 6 (open every evening 5 9 p.m.) Attendance: 23,500 Demographics: All ages & demographics, cross-generational, locals & tourists Annual: 11 th
Garden of Lights Sponsorship Opportunities: Sponsorship Benefits Presenting $7,500 Gold $5,000 Silver $3,000 Bronze $1,000 Supporting $500 Presented By Your Company on all marketing materials, print, radio, and online advertising Presenting sponsor eclusivity Social media posts on Facebook Opportunity to host an evening (volunteer, client, or employee appreciation) during a weekend of your choice Logo placement on printed marketing materials & web (posters, promo cards, ads) Name Plaque on Gardens donor wall inside Visitor s center (1 year to date) Listing on Gardens event webpage Listing on monthly e-newsletter Company banner displayed during entire event month (provided by sponsor) Important Deadlines for Garden of Lights Sponsors: September 21 Sponsorship form and logo must be received to guarantee inclusion in promo materials November 20 November 30 January 6 Banner must be received by GOSC (sponsor provided) Garden of Lights
2018 Event Sponsorship Agreement ~ Gardens on Spring Creek Completed forms may be emailed to: Korrie Johnston, kjohnston@fcgov.com or mailed to Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80526. Business Name: Contact: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email: URL*: (*By providing this information The Gardens may link directly to your website as sponsorship levels allow for cross promotion.) Choose your option: Official Sponsor - 2018 Official Sponsor - $5,000 per year Garden a Fare - Aug. 4 and Aug. 25, 2018 Presenting Sponsor $5,000 Gold Sponsor $2,500 Silver Sponsor $1,000 Supporting Sponsor $ 500 Nature s Harvest Festival - Sept. 15, 2018 Presenting Sponsor $2,000 Gold Sponsor $1,000 Silver Sponsor $ 500 Supporting $ 250 Halloween Enchanted Garden - Oct. 27, 2018 Presenting Sponsor $1,500 Gold Sponsor $ 500 Silver Sponsor $ 250 Garden of Lights - Nov. 30 Jan. 6, 2019 Presenting Sponsor $7,500 Gold Sponsor $5,000 Silver Sponsor $3,000 Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Supporting Sponsor $ 500 Select payment type: Please invoice me to address listed above. Check - Checks can be made out to Gardens on Spring Creek. Credit Card - please call 970.416.2486 to process. Thank You for supporting the Gardens on Spring Creek!