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Sponsorship Opportunities
2008 Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF) >
Sponsorship of Galveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF) Dickens on The Strand is your opportunity to be associated with an award-winning and respected Victorian holiday festival, known both locally and internationally. We are introducing a new sponsorship program of this celebrated event that will bring your brand to tens of thousands of festival goers.
The following are a few reasons why you should support GHF’s largest fundraiser:
- $ 1,000,000 in total communication exposure through 200 plus media outlets and partners.
- $ 5,500,000 impact to the Galveston economy, as estimated by the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA).
- Winner of 10 IFEA Pinnacle Awards and 12 Texas Festival and Events Association (TFEA) Marketing Awards, recognizing outstanding quality and creativity in promotional programs.
- Named one of the top 100 events in the country by the American Bus Association, one of the top 10 events in the state by Texas Highways Magazine and in 2007, selected as the top December event by Texas Monthly Magazine.
The new program provides for title exclusivity of venues, attractions and special events and allows you the flexibility to pick and choose one or several which best suit your budget and marketing goals. Information provided on this page details how your support will enable GHF to continue its work, exemplified in today’s Strand National Historic Landmark District, while promoting your brand to a captive audience.
Presenting Sponsor
$ 50,000 - 1 available at this level
Enjoy the highest level of visibility and exposure as the presenting sponsor of this award-winning festival. At this level, your name will be incorporated into the nameplate of the event and in all pre-event multi-media marketing and promotional efforts, as well as to the tens of thousands who attend the festival.
Official Sponsor
$ 25,000 - Unlimited
Benefit from category exclusivity and exceptional branding efforts as an Official Sponsor. Your product or service will be strongly associated with our marketing and PR campaign. Also, sponsors at this level are afforded the opportunity to include this “official” status in their own marketing and advertising efforts.
Parade Sponsor
$ 7,500 - 2 available at this level
A definite highlight and crowd pleaser of Dickens on The Strand are the three enchanting parades that process through the festival grounds. The daily Queen’s Parades and Saturday evening’s Pickwick’s Lantern light parade will expose your brand to the thousands of onlookers, and hundreds of participants, with your name prominently leading the way.
London wharf or Piccadilly Circus Sponsor
$ 5,000 - 2 available at this level
Two of the favorite venues of the festival are London Wharf and Piccadilly Circus. The Texas Seaport Museum and Texas’ Official Tall Ship ELISSA take on the charm of London’s waterfront from the time that Britannia ruled the waves. Piccadilly Circus is the hub of activity for kids of all ages. Elephant and pony rides, petting zoo and a variety of children’s crafts come together to create a magical corner of the festival. Either of these two choice settings offer an attractive opportunity to showcase your brand.
Queen’s Christmas Tree
$ 3,000 - 1 available at this level
The Queen’s Christmas Tree, located in the center of activity and a great photo opportunity, is the official Christmas tree of The Strand National Historic Landmark District. New this year are the Dickens Bed Races, where teams will compete for the fastest time and best dressed beds. All entries will be on display and will partake in Sunday’s Queens Parade, both great “vehicles” to exhibit your brand.
Stage Sponsor
$ 2,500 - 3 available at this level
Continuous entertainment abounds on all five stages within the festival grounds. Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle, Crystal Palace each host a variety of performing acts during all festival hours. A captive audience awaits your brand at each of these performance venues.
Special Attractions and Events sponsor
$ 1,000 - 8 available at this level
Special attractions and events flourish during the event, both on and off site. Special events include Handbell concerts in the restored 1859 St. Joseph’s Church, holiday tours of the Michel B. Menard House and The Bishop’s Palace, Dickens Feast and Dickens Holiday Ball, are held in the historic 1880 Garten Verein pavilion and visitors can begin their day with a hearty English Country Breakfast at the grand 1859 Ashton Villa. Drawing hundreds of onlookers are the ever popular Costume Contest and Royal Victorian Wedding Ceremony, both held on the Westminster Abbey Stage.
Pub, Gate or Information Booth sponsor
$ 500 - 16 available at this level
Thousands of visitors pass through six entry/exit gates surrounding the festival and inquiring patrons visit three information booths for everything Dickens. Always popular and a valuable fundraising aspect of the event are the seven beer, wine and/or coffee pubs. Lloyd’s Coffeehouse, Angel of Islington, Blue Dragon, Six Jolly Fellowship, Bear & Ragged Staff, George & Vulture and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pubs all provide a unique locale for exposure to your business.
Supporting and Media Sponsors
Dickens on The Strand would not be possible without the assistance of its valued in-kind sponsors. Property usage, hotel accommodations, prop construction, radio giveaways and promotional exposure are just a few examples of cherished support GHF has received. Your support will be prominently acknowledged in pre-event and on-site promotions. For more information, please contact GHF and we will work to customize a beneficial package.
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