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Sponsorship Opportunity for the 2023 FolkFest Appalachian Dining Experience

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Deadline: Jul 15, 2023 11:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Aug 11, 2023 7:00 pm - Aug 11, 2023 10:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

The FolkFest Appalachian Dining Experience in Cumberland Gap, TN is a local fundraising event for The Guardians of the Gap, the community’s not-for-profit organization which serves to preserve, protect, and promote the region of Cumberland Gap, TN. Imagine 100+ guests sitting together at one long harvest table that runs a full city block on Colwyn Avenue, all enjoying the unique, intimate experience created by family-style dining, and a table where food is served on large platters meant for sharing, rather than as individual plates, just like you might at home in your dining room. The table showcases local growers, traditional place-settings, and takeaways to commemorate the evening. This dinner strives to bring to life Appalachian foodway's past, present, and future, combined with the importance of gathering together and how food ties into the region. An immersive experience highlighting folk music, storytelling, demonstrations, and visions of the future of Appalachia. Admission - $125/person Age: 21+
Guardians of the Gap
Guardians of the Gap
Guardians of the Gap
Guardians of the Gap

About the application

What is the FolkFest Appalachian Dining Experience? It’s an unassuming apple stack cake. The mission of this dinner is to showcase the beautiful dichotomy of the region by using this humble dish as an example - That through hard work, care, and love, the apple stack cake transforms into this complex dish, and that after tasting and understanding what went into it, it turns into one of... + More

Terms & Conditions

We must have a list of those attending from your organization in order to secure them a seat at the table. Any tickets not assigned by July 1 will be released to the public for general sale.

Prices

Chef Sponsor $5,000 CHEF SPONSORSHIP DELIVERABLES Chef Sponsor funds for will be used to utilize the knowledge of wildly acclaimed expert chefs and to allow them to purchase locally sourced ingredients. Kitchen Banner - The Guardians of the Gap will provide a large event banner showcasing you as the Chef sponsor hung in a premier location outside of the outdoor kitchen where the widely acclaimed chefs will be prepping and cooking the dinner. Speaking Opportunity - You will be given a 5-minute opportunity to address table guest from the podium. Highlighting your company’s passion for the community and tying into the overall theme for the dinner with a story or two of what living in Appalachia means to you. Verbal Recognition - One of the Guardians of the Gap Board Members will recognize you during the introduction and closure on the night of the dinner as the Chef Sponsor. Guest Takeaway Gift - Your logo will be on the takeaway gifts, given to all dinner guests. Dinner signage - Guardians of the Gap will include your company name and logo as the Chef sponsor on signage throughout the dinner space. Ad in the menu - You will have the opportunity to provide a full-page ad that will be included in the dinner menu. Logo on the event landing page - Your logo will be added to the graphics on the ticketing page as the Chef Sponsor. Social Media Post - The Guardians of the Gap will post one customized post on our social media channels prior to the dinner. Passes - Complimentary dinner passes You will receive (8) dinner passes. You will have a first access to secure your tickets before the general public. Welcome Reception - You will have the opportunity for (8) individuals to attend the pre-event Welcome Reception.
Table Sponsor $2,500 TABLE SPONSOR Table sponsorship funds will be used to secure the long harvest table, chairs, equipment and outdoor kitchen. Speaking Opportunity - You will be given a 5 minute opportunity to address table guest from the podium. Highlighting your company’s passion for the community and tying into the overall theme for the dinner with a story or two of what living in Appalachia means to you. Verbal Recognition - One of the Guardians of the Gap Board Members will recognize you during the introduction and closure on the night of the dinner as a Table Sponsor. Guest Takeaway Gift - Your logo will be on the takeaway gifts, given to all dinner guests. Dinner signage - Guardians of the Gap will include your company name and logo as a Table sponsor on signage throughout the dinner space. Ad in the menu - You will have the opportunity to provide a half page ad that will be included in the dinner menu. Event Promotion - Logo on the event landing page Your logo will be added to the graphics on the ticketing page as a Table Sponsor. Social Media Post - The Guardians of the Gap will post one customized post on our social media channels prior to the dinner. Passes - Complimentary dinner passes: You will receive (6) dinner passes. You will have a first access to secure your tickets before the general public. Once ticket sales are released to the public, any unused sponsor tickets will be released for general sale. Welcome Reception: You will have the opportunity for (6) individuals to attend the pre-event Welcome Reception.
Teacher Sponsor $1,000 TEACHER SPONSOR Teacher sponsorship funds will be used to promote historically accurate storytelling, demonstrations throughout the dinner. Funds also to be used for the guest takeaway gifts. Verbal Recognition - One of the Guardians of the Gap Board Members will recognize you during the introduction and closure on the night of the dinner as a Teacher Sponsor. Guest Takeaway Gift - Your logo will be on the takeaway gifts, given to all dinner guests. Dinner signage - Guardians of the Gap will include your company name and logo as a Teacher sponsor on signage throughout the dinner space. Ad in the menu - You will have the opportunity to provide a quarter page ad that will be included in the dinner menu. Logo on the event landing page - Your logo will be added to the graphics on the ticketing page as a Teacher Sponsor. Social Media Post - The Guardians of the Gap will post one customized post on our social media channels prior to the dinner. Passes - Complimentary dinner passes: You will receive (4) dinner passes. You will have first access to secure your tickets before the general public. Once ticket sales are released to the public, any unused sponsor tickets will be released for general sale. Welcome Reception: You will have the opportunity for (4) individuals to attend the pre event Welcome Reception.
Visionary Sponsor $500 VISIONARY SPONSOR Visionary sponsorship funds will be used to secure all the visual aspects of the night. From table linens to dishware, menus, flowers and signage. Verbal Recognition - One of the Guardians of the Gap Board Members will recognize you during the introduction and closure on the night of the dinner as a Visionary Sponsor. Dinner signage - Guardians of the Gap will include your company name and logo as a Visionary Sponsor on signage throughout the dinner space. Guest Takeaway Gift - Your logo will be on the takeaway gifts, given to all dinner guests. Logo and Description on the menu - You will have the opportunity to provide a full colored logo and short company description that will be included in the dinner menu. Logo on the event landing page - Your logo will be added to the graphics on the ticketing page as a Visionary Sponsor. Social Media Post - The Guardians of the Gap will post one customized post on our social media channels prior to the dinner.
Major Donor $100

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Sponsorship Opportunity for the 2023 FolkFest Appalachian Dining Experience
Sponsorship Opportunity for the 2023 FolkFest Appalachian Dining Experience
A FolkFest Appalachian Dining Experience
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