Supporting the Exchange Club of Naperville for Over 32 Years

About Ribfest

A Major Fundraiser: July 1-4, 2021

Ribfest Welcomes the Opportunity to Explore Sponsor Partnerships The Exchange Club of Naperville helps fight child abuse and domestic violence, while strengthening families in our local communities. Ribfest’s 32 years of major fundraising efforts have resulted in over $18 million contributed back to our communities in support of these causes.

Taking place over Fourth of July weekend, Ribfest blends community, entertainment, and of course award-winning ribs from vendors across the country.

Entertainment&

Carnival

Ribber Row&

Petting Zoo

A Great Way to Show Your Support in the Community

Branding Opportunities

Reaching Event Attendees for 4 Days

Identification Wristbands • All patrons entering the dedicated music venue will receive a date specific

identification wristband that gains them admittance • Logo inclusion on all wristbands for one (1) mutually agreed upon event date • Entitlement includes general admission to dedicated entertainment venue,

VIP Sponsor Tent, and Skybox Suites • Logo inclusion on Ribfest website and social media promoting wristband

sponsorship

E-tickets• Branding/messaging on all e-tickets purchased for one (1) mutually agreed

upon event date • Entitlement includes general admission to dedicated entertainment venue,

VIP Sponsor Tent, and Skybox Suites • Sponsor to provide creative

Big Screen Commercial • 30 second commercial to play on rotation on the big screens in the dedicated

music venue during the event

Big Screen Static Ad• Company logo on rotation on the big screens in the dedicated music venue during

the event

Cold-air Balloon • Logo display on 23’ or 28’ balloon within the park

Corporate Banners • 3’ x 8’ banners prominently displayed within the park (provided by the sponsor)

Supporting Ribfest Shows the Community You Care

Multiple Branding Opportunities

Working Together to Make a Difference

Wristbands&

Balloons

Banners&

Big Screens

E-tickets & More!

Marketing Options to Benefit Your Company

Sponsor Media Opportunities

Branding Visible on Ribfest MarketingSponsorship Branding includes:• Ad in the Ribfest Commemorative Program • Logo inclusion on Ribfest website with link to your company’s website• Logo used in select Ribfest advertising including Ribfest Program Guide• Brand recognition within press releases• Listing in ‘Sponsor Thank You’ ad in local paper• Dedicated Social Media post (your company to provide approved content and images)

Visibility onNewly Designed

Website

Program Guide&

Newspaper Ad

Entertain Customers, Reward Employees, Treat Family & Friends

Hospitality, VIP Sponsor Tent

Upgrade Your Ribfest ExperienceEach VIP Sponsor Tent ticket includes:• Full Park and VIP Sponsor Tent area access • One Ribfest fare dinner, unlimited beverages (beer, wine, and soda) and dessert• Tables, chairs, and upgraded restrooms• Children 11 and under accompanying an adult with a VIP/Sponsor Tent ticket, are admitted

to Ribfest and the sponsor area for free, receive a hot dog meal, water/soda, and treat

Upgrade to the VIP

Sponsor Tent

Entertain Customers, Reward Employees, Treat Family & Friends

Hospitality, Skybox Suites

Reserve Your Skybox Suite Today!Ribfest Skybox Suites provide an intimate, private setting to entertain, bridging the gap between business and fun. Limited Skybox Suites available for each event day.

Skybox Amenities include:• Full Park access• Seating for forty-three (43) guests• Includes eleven (11) parking passes• Unlimited Ribfest fare, beverages (beer, wine, and soda) and premium catered food• Covered tables, chairs, as well as stadium seating out front of the Skybox Suites• Upgraded restrooms for Skybox Suite patrons only• Children 2+ need a ticket for the Skybox Suite• Company signage on the outside of your skybox (provided by your company)• Skybox attendant

For pricing, please e-mail michele@ribfest.net or call Michele Klein 630-346-1541

ExclusiveSkybox

Experience

We Can Customize a Contributing Sponsorship Package for Your Company

Contributing Sponsorship Packages

Sample Contributing Options

Option A• Ten (10) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• One (1) parking passSixteen (16) VIP Sponsor Tent ticketsTwo (2) Parking PassesSponsorship Investment: $1,350

Option B• One (1) corporate banner display area (sponsor to provide)• Twenty-four (24) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Two (2) parking passes

Sponsorship Investment: $3,250

Option C• Two (2) corporate banner display areas (sponsor to provide)• Inclusion on website as a Contributing Sponsor• Sixteen (16) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Two (2) parking passesSponsorship Investment: $5,000

Option D• Big screen static ad• Half (1/2) page ad in the program guide• Two (2) corporate banner display areas (sponsor to provide)• Inclusion on website as a Contributing Sponsor• Eighteen (18) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Two (2) parking passesSponsorship Investment: $7,500

Showcase Your Brand to the Thousands of Consumers at Ribfest

Expo Activation & Sampling

Create a Memorable ExperienceRibfest is the prime setting to showcase your brand, engage with consumers, and create memorable experiences.

Benefits of an Expo Sponsorship:• Reaching event attendees over the course of 4 days• Footprints start at 10 x 10 • Park layout can accommodate larger displays pending availability • Activation space includes tent, table, chairs, electric and staff passes • All locations offer visibility and considerable foot traffic • Display, product sampling and lead generation• Upgrade to a premium location starting at $400

Expo Sponsorships Start at $3,500 Connect with Your Consumer

Ribfest is a Community-Driven Fundraiser

Major Sponsorship Benefits

Major Sponsorship Options

Option A• Big screen static ad• Full page ad in Ribfest program• Two (2) corporate banner display areas (sponsor to provide) • Inclusion on website as a Major Sponsor• Logo inclusion in Ribfest advertising as a Major Sponsor • Thirty (30) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Three (3) VIP parking passes

Sponsorship Investment: $10,000

Option B• 23’ balloon • Big screen static ad• Full page ad in Ribfest program• Two (2) corporate banner display areas (sponsor to provide) • Inclusion on website as a Major Sponsor • Logo inclusion in Ribfest advertising as a Major Sponsor • Forty (40) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Four (4) VIP parking passes

Sponsorship Investment: $15,000

For 32 years we have successfully supported the Exchange Club of Naperville with the community involvement of local business and national corporations. When you incorporate purpose-driven business practices by supporting Ribfest you send a positive message to your employees, business partners, and the community.

Ribfest is a Community-Driven Fundraiser

Grand Sponsorship Benefits

Grand Sponsorship OptionsOption 1• E-ticket branding for one (1) day OR• 23’ balloon• Big screen static ad• Big screen commercial• Full page ad in Ribfest program• Four (4) corporate banners display areas (sponsor to provide) • Inclusion on website as a Grand Sponsor• Dedicated social media post • Brand recognition within Ribfest press releases • Logo inclusion in Ribfest advertising as a Grand Sponsor • Forty (40) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Four (4) VIP parking passes• Reserved tables for guests within the VIP Sponsor Tent

Sponsorship Investment: $20,000

Option 2• Identification wristband branding for one (1) day • 28’ balloon • Big screen static ad• Big screen commercial• Full page ad in Ribfest program• Four (4) corporate banners display areas (sponsor to provide) • Inclusion on website as a Grand Sponsor• Dedicated social media post • Brand recognition within Ribfest press releases • Logo inclusion in Ribfest advertising as a Grand Sponsor • Fifty-six (56) VIP Sponsor Tent tickets• Five (5) VIP parking passes• Reserved tables for guests within the VIP Sponsor Tent• Check presentation opportunity• Rib judging opportunity

Sponsorship Investment: $30,000

Ribfest, Supporting the Exchange Club of Naperville for Over 32 Years

Become A Sponsor

Discover Sponsorship Opportunities We take a personalized approach when preparing sponsorship proposals.

Please e-mail: sponsors@ribfest.net or call Michele Klein 630-346-1541 to learn more about the benefits of sponsorship.

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