2015 SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS PACKAGE September 27th 3-‐7pm Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill
Kick off Pepper Pairing Farm to Fork Dinner Sep 26th
“This began five years ago when Farmer Doug Jones needed data about his 100-‐plus varieties of peppers that he grows. Forty friends and family came by to taste and submit data. It turned into quite the festival, and now we’re
ALL invited!”
A Hot, Sweet Time at Pittsboro Pepper Festival By Diane Daniel, NC Farm Fresh 2013
Why should I sponsor a pepper festival? Local love.
What do I need to do to become a sponsor?
o To support your local community, local farmers, and local foodshed
o It’s excellent exposure at a well-‐loved and established event
o Marketing, networking, and getting your name out to the Triangle and beyond
o It’s honestly FUN & Good for BUSINESS! o To support Abundance NC o The food… o
Not much.
o Email your company name, contact info, and high resolution logo to [email protected] by August 5th.
o Let us know where to send an invoice or send your sponsorship to Abundance NC at 220 Lorax Ln. #5 Pittsboro, NC 27312
o Check your email for event updates, marketing information, abundant thank yous, and other sponsorship information.
Abundance NC “Cultivating and celebrating community resilience” abundancenc.org • 220 Lorax Lane#5 • Pittsboro NC 27312 • 919-‐533-‐5181 The Abundance Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Federal Tax ID# 20-‐4327530
ABUNDANCE SPONSOR $5,000 The Abundance Pepper is a variety developed by Farmer Doug Jones
of Piedmont Biofarm – it is a sweet red pepper
o 6 tickets to exclusive Pepper Farm-‐to-‐Table dinner Sep 26 o Tabling Opportunity -‐ name featured on stage banner o On-‐stage mic time at event o Name featured prominently on event posters o Logo featured prominently on local t-‐shirt o Logo and link on Abundance NC newsletter o Logo on pamphlet and all social media promotions o 6 free all-‐access tickets to Pepperfest o Commemorative poster PLUS 2local t-‐shirts
ANAHEIM SPONSOR $3,000 An Anaheim Pepper is a mild variety of chili pepper
o 4 tickets to exclusive Pepper Farm-‐to-‐Table dinner o Tabling opportunity o On-‐stage mention at event o Name featured prominently on event posters o Logo featured prominently on local t-‐shirt o Logo and link on Abundance NC newsletter o Logo on pamphlet and social media promotions o 4 free all-‐access tickets to Pepperfest o Commemorative poster PLUS 1 local t-‐shirt
JALAPENO SPONSOR $1,000
A Jalapeno Pepper is a medium sized chili pepper with a warm, burning sensation when eaten
o 2 tickets to exclusive Pepper Farm-‐to-‐Table dinner o Name featured on event posters o Logo featured on local t-‐shirt o Logo and link on Abundance NC newsletter o Logo on pamphlet and social media promotions o 4 free all-‐access tickets to Pepperfest o Commemorative poster PLUS 1 local t-‐shirt
TOBAGO SPONSOR $500 A Tobago Pepper is a small, fruity pepper, perfect for seasoning without overwhelming – it’s like a Habanero minus the heat
o Name and link on Abundance NC newsletter & Poster o Name on local t-‐shirts o Logo on pamphlet and social media promotions o 2 free all-‐access tickets to Pepperfest o Commemorative poster plus 1 local t-‐shirt
PIMIENTO SPONSOR $250
A Pimiento Pepper is a large, red, sweet pepper and a critical ingredient in the Southern classic Pimiento cheese sandwich
o Name in Abundance NC newsletter & Poster o Logo on pamphlet and all social media promotions o 2 free all-‐access tickets to Pepperfest o Commemorative poster