Chefs in theGarden

September 13, 2016

The Event This event captures the excitement of the harvest season by bringing chefs into the Garden. Guests stroll through the Garden watching cooking demonstrations by the area’s finest chefs, sampling their creations, and sipping premium beverages. This has been a favorite community and Garden event for several years. Past creations include Mediterranean Atlantic Salmon, Cuban Stuffed Grilled Pork Tenderloin, and Pistachio, Almond & Godiva Cupcake Bites.

The AttendeesChefs in the Garden attracts lovers of food and drink with a passion for cooking and entertaining. The attendees enjoy fine dining and hosting cocktail and dinner parties. Visitors are a mixture of Northwest Arkansas and River Valley residents. Most attendees are in the 30 to 60 age range.

The OpportunityFor companies or brands wanting to reach lovers of food, drink and entertaining, this event is an ideal venue for product sampling, product placement, and demonstrations. Visitors come to the event looking for new products as well as fresh cooking and entertaining ideas. The venue is also a great place to get products into the hands of influential chefs and area culinary experts looking for the latest in cookware, kitchen utensils, and equipment. Multiple opportunities exist for logo and brand placement on advertisements, signage, and print materials distributed before and during the event and tickets.

The SponsorshipPresenting Sponsor $7,500Major Sponsor $5,000Supporting Sponsor $2,500

Sponsorship Level

Presenting Sponsor $7,500

Major Sponsor $5,000

supporting Sponsor $2,500

Special Recognition

• Logo on all print advertising as ‘Presenting Sponsor:’ posters, event materials, print ads and in Garden Elements newsletter• Corporate logo presence on Chefs in the Garden invitation, mailed to more than 2,000 of Northwest Arkansas leaders• Logo, company website and company information highlighted on BGO blog and across social media channels, including Facebook (8,000 likes), Instagram (800 followers), Twitter (2,400 followers), Google+ and all news releases• Brand presence on local radio and television stations• Logo presence on BGO website during July - September• Corporate banner displayed during event (if provided by sponsor)• Fourteen (14) complimentary event tickets• One free rental of BGO facility Monday-Thursday in 2016

• Logo on all print advertising: posters, printed publication and event brochure• Corporate logo presence on Chefs in the Garden invitation, mailed to more than 2,000 of Northwest Arkansas leaders• Logo presence on BGO website July-September• Announcements with logo across social media channels, including Facebook (8,000 likes), Instagram (800 followers), Twitter (2,400 followers) and Google+ an all news releases• Corporate banner displayed during event (if provided by sponsor)• Ten (10) complimentary event tickets• Fifteen (15) complimentary garden passes for employees or clients• 50% discount on rentals

• Name on print advertising: posters, printed publication and event brochure• Corporate logo presence on Chefs in the Garden invitation, mailed to more than 2,000 of Northwest Arkansas leaders• Logo presence on BGO website July-September• Corporate banner displayed during event (if provided by sponsor)• Six (6) complimentary event tickets• Fifteen (15) complimentary garden passes for employees or clients

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a private, nonprofit organization (501c3) dedicated to providing educational, entertainment, and recreational opportunities for students, residents and Garden visitors to increase their appreciation of the native and natural ecosystems of the Ozarks. Your consideration and support are appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible.