GMBA’s 2017 Merrifield Fall Festival

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Deadline: August 18, 2017

#merrifieldfallfest

Main Stage Sponsor $7,000

Local Bands will be performing throughout the day during the festival and will be thanking and greeting our sponsors. Get your business’ name out to over 10,000 festival attendees!

· A company banner on our main stage

· Opportunity to advertise on the Big Screen at Mosaic prior to the festival.

· Recognition as a Stage Sponsor across the following mediums:

o Recognition on social media as Platinum Sponsor from Greater Merrifield Business Association and Mosaic District

o Listed as the Main Stage Sponsor on Mosaic’s website

o Recognition as a Stage Sponsor on festival promotional materials.

· Free Exhibitor Booth at Festival in the middle of activity-packed row

· Complimentary Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) membership for one year

· Included Company advertisement in all GMBA newsletters for one year (November 2017- November 2018)

· Free attendance to all GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative (exp. 10/2018)

· Sponsorship recognition at one GMBA Luncheon, with an opportunity for a 10-minute business/brand presentation to collected attendees. Excellent opportunity to build awareness and brand recognition for your business!

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Kids Corner Sponsor - $5,000

Kids’ Corner, the large section of the festival where all the children’s activities and booths will be held. This is a great opportunity to get your brand in front of tons of area families!

· A company banner at the entrance of Kids’ Corner or on the Kids Stage

· Opportunity to advertise on the Big Screen at Mosaic on the day of the festival.

· Recognition at event as a Kids’ Corner Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as Kids’ Corner Sponsor

· Recognition as Kids’ Corner on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Complimentary company advertisement in two Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletters

· Free attendance to two GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative, a valuable networking and brand-building opportunity.

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

PhotoBooth Sponsor - $3,500

Business Name and Logo on Photo Strip handed to each attendee that participates in the photobooth – get Festival attendees to literally take your brand home!

· When attendees share Photo Strip online, opportunity to have Business Hashtag included

· Name on Photobooth Tent at the festival

· Opportunity to display business information at booth

· Recognition at event as a Photo Booth Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as a photo booth sponsor

· Recognition as Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival.

· Free attendance to two GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Balloon Artist Sponsor - $3,500

Two local balloon artists will be on hand creating balloon animals and balloon hats

· Business name on balloon tent, putting your brand in front of all of the families who stop to get balloon art creations and get their picture in front of the balloon frame. This activity was a huge hit in past festivals

· Opportunity to display business information at booth

· Recognition at event as a Balloon Artist Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media a Balloon Artist Sponsor

· Recognition as a Balloon Artist Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Free attendance to two GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative.

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Pet Corner Sponsor- $2,500

Pet Corner, the section of the festival where all the pet related booths will be held. The area will also have treats and water and shade for our four legged friends. This is a great opportunity to get your brand in front of tons of area pet owners!

· Company banner at entrance of Pet Corner

· The opportunity to have a representative from your company announce the winners of the Pet Costume Contest (one of our most popular annual events)!

· Your company logo on all Greater Merrifield Business Association social media related to pet costume contest.

· Recognition at event as Pet Corner Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as a Pet Costume Contest Sponsor

· Recognition as Pet Corner & Costume Contest Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Free attendance to two GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative, a valuable local networking and brand-building opportunity.

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Beer Garden Sponsor- $2,500

· Company banner at entrance of Beer Garden.

· Business Name and Logo on wristbands and cups- get Festival attendees to literally take your brand home!

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as a Beer Garden Sponsor

· Recognition as a Beer Garden Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Free attendance to two GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative, a valuable local networking and brand-building opportunity.

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Volunteer Tent Sponsor - $2,500

· Company Name and Logo on all of the Festival’s Volunteer T shirts

· Company Banner at Volunteer Tent located at entrance of the festival.

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as a Volunteer Sponsor

· Recognition as a Volunteer Tent Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Free attendance to two GMBA luncheons for one year for one company representative, a valuable local networking and brand-building opportunity.

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Face Painting Sponsor - $2,000

Two artists will be painting childrens’ faces throughout the festival – this is a chance to connect your business and brand with that activation

· Business name on face painting tent

· Recognition at event as a Face Painting Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as a Face Painting Sponsor

· Recognition as a Face Painting Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Free attendance to one GMBA luncheon for one year for one company representative

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Rock Climbing Wall Sponsor - $2,000

· Banner with your company’s logo on Rock Wall. Get your name out in front of tons of adventurers as they climb the wall.

· Recognition at event as a Rock climbing wall Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media a Rock Climbing Wall Sponsor

· Recognition as a Rock Climbing Wall Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Free attendance to one GMBA luncheon for one year for one company representative

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Pony Rides Sponsor - $2,000

· Business sign on Pony Ride Area. This is a great opportunity to get your brand in front of tons of area families.

· Recognition at event as a Pony Ride Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media a Pony Ride Sponsor

· Recognition as a Pony Ride Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter


Petting Zoo Sponsor - $1,500

· Company name and logo on banner outside of Petting Zoo.

· Recognition at event as a Petting Zoo Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media a Petting Zoo Sponsor

· Recognition as a Petting Zoo Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Caricature Artist Sponsor -$1,000

Local artist will be drawing caricatures of festival attendees

· Business name on Caricature Artist tent, putting your brand in front of all who sit for portraits

· Opportunity to display business information at booth

· Recognition at event as a Caricature Artist Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media a Caricature Artist Sponsor

· Recognition as a Caricature Artist Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Booth at festival

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

Lego Tent - $1,000

Sir Brixalot brings his collection of Legos for children of all ages to play!

· Business name on Lego booth and opportunity to display company information at Lego booth, connecting your brand with one of our most popular family activities

· Recognition at event as a Lego Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as a Lego Sponsor

· Recognition as Lego Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Tent at festival

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) Newsletter

Map Sponsor - $1,000

· Opportunity to place your name and company logo on printed maps of the festival that will be printed and handed out to the public during the festival. As well as a large maps placed at the entrance of the festival and Ticket booths.

· Recognition at event as Map Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as Map Sponsor

· Recognition as Map Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Exhibitor Tent at festival.

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) Newsletter

Children’s ID card Tent - $500

The Sheriff’s department will be bringing supplies to make free photo IDs for children

· Recognition at event as a Children’s ID card Tent Sponsor

· Recognition on Greater Merrifield Business Association social media as Children’s ID card Tent Sponsor

· Recognition as Children’s ID card Tent Sponsor on festival promotional materials

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) Newsletter

Hidden Oaks Nature Center -$500

Employees from the center will be bringing several creatures for children of all ages to come and learn about.

· Business name on Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s booth

· Opportunity to display information at the Nature Center’s booth

· Recognition on GMBA social media as a Nature Center Sponsor

· Recognition in special November Festival Issue of the Greater Merrifield Business Association (GMBA) newsletter

COMPANY INFORMATION

Business Name (to appear in promotional materials): ___________________________

Contact Name: _________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Phone (daytime or cell): ____________________________________________

Contact Email: __________________________________________________________

Company Website: _______________________________________________________

Company Social Media Handles:

Twitter: Facebook: Instagram:

PAYMENT

Check (payable to GMBA): ________

Credit Card Payment: _____Visa _____ Mastercard ____ Discover

Credit Card #_________________________________Exp. Date________

3 Digit Security Code_____ Name as it appears on card:_________________________

Signature__________________________________

NOTE: If sponsorship level includes Exhibitor Booth please also return a completed Exhibitor Application.

Please return this form with your check or credit card payment to or via mail to:

GMBA Fall Festival

c/o The Hammond Agency

2841 Hartland Road #406

Falls Church, VA 22043

Please email your company logo in .jpeg (where applicable) to

Questions: or Maggie Massaro 703-298-1445

I have read and agree to the sponsorship terms and deadlines herein.

Signature: ______________________________________________

Payment terms:

1. Sponsor payments are due by the application deadline date. A sponsor’s failure to pay their fees when due may result in termination of this agreement or a diminished sponsor visibility on the day of the event, due to production deadlines for marketing materials. The GMBA will not print or produce sponsor marketing materials without payment, or a prior payment agreement.

Sponsor Promotion Responsibilities:

1. Each Sponsor shall promote its involvement in the Merrifield Fall Festival 2017 activities to, but not limited to, its members and/or customers, and social media followers, to the best of its ability.

2. The GMBA will provide sponsors with a media tool kit to help promote the event.

Sponsor Understandings:

1. Unless otherwise provided by a written agreement, the cash or services provided by a sponsor, and the Sponsor benefits to be provided by the GMBA to the sponsor apply only to Merrifield Fall Festival 2017 –which is a rain-or-shine event.

2. The Merrifield Fall Festival attendance is weather dependent, and our attendance estimate is only a possible guide to our attendance at the 2016 Merrifield Fall Festival.