Is proud to announce that the 2nd, Annual 2010 Sarasota Pumpkin Festival will take Place on October 29th, 30th, 31st at The Sarasota County Fairgrounds on Fruitville Rd. Sarasota Florida with proceeds from the event will benefit The All Childrens Hospitals Changing lives in our community.
Halloween night, we will be lighting a wall of approximately 5,000 jack-o’-lanterns from our community and local schools. For a Grand Finale welcoming a new tradition to Sarasota for the second time. Helping to create an event that Sarasota and the surrounding communities we be
talking about for years to come.
The event will attract over 20,000 spectators who will enjoy live Music, Hayrides, Face Painting, Great Food, Animal Rides, lots of Games & Activities Throughout the Days, and of course - pumpkin Carving. A costume parade and Pie-eating Contest Added to the Festive atmosphere, along with a Not So Scary Haunted House and Safe Trick or Treating for our young tenderfoots, as well as a visit From Sarasota’s Own Local Celebrity.
After sunset, thousands of pumpkins will set a glow against the unimpressive Backdrop of the Fairgrounds. Perhaps even more Spectacular, the event will Raise Thousands of dollars for a great Cause.
This is a very unique marketing opportunity to present your business Or Organization to families in a fun-filled atmosphere. For more Information, Contact Lazarus Fernandez at (941) 879-3345
Stand out in your marketplace!
Create a magnificent display that will drive the audience and potential customers to view your display. For example, if you’re a realtor, Create a House Made of Pumpkins, or create your logo out of Pumpkins!
Let your employees get involved, build employee spirit, as well as Create employee Acentives to build the best pumpkin display at the Event. Create “friendly Competition” among business rivals. See who can create the best Display.
Let us help you create a truly “out of the box” promotion for your Company.
How we market the Pumpkin Festival
The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival will be marketed through a multi-pronged approach including, but not limited to:
• Radio advertisements
• Print advertisements
• Television
• The Pumpkin Ball and Spotlight Events web site
• Aggressive public relations campaign including press releases, pitch to area media, local schools, local charitable organizations, the City of Sarasota and surrounding towns
Once again, this year’s event will have the full support of The City of Sarasota and the Mayor’s Office.
$10K – Lead Sponsor
• Tie into name
• Ability to create product tie-ins and to develop a cause related marketing campaign
• Sponsorship of Pumpkin Carving
• Prime location in Phillippi Estates to create your visually unique pumpkin display located near the Pumpkin Tower
• Sponsor will receive a 24 x 10 or Two 10 x 10 tent located near the Pumpkin Tower
• Promotion as presenting sponsor on all radio advertising
• Promotion as lead sponsor on event flyers (10,000)
• Front cover of event program and full-page ad inside (5–10,000)
• Promotion on stage as lead sponsor
• Sponsor logo on “thank you” signs located throughout the event
• Promotion in Lead Sponsor locations
• Promotion in Media Newsletter (25,000 people)
• Promotion to Spotlight Events and The Pumpkin Ball e-mail list (11,000 people)
• Sponsor name on volunteer T-shirts
• Sponsor logo and link on front page of event web site
$5K – Presenting Sponsor
• Ability to create product tie-ins and develop a cause related marketing campaign
• Sponsorship of Family Activity Area
• Prime location at Phillippi Estates to create your visually unique pumpkin display, space will be located near pumpkin towers or pyramid
• Sponsor will receive a 10 x 10 tent to be located near Pumpkin Tower or Pyramid.
• Promotion as premium sponsor on all radio advertising
• Full-page ad in event program (5–10,000)
• Sponsor logo on event flyers (10,000)
• Promotion on stage as premium sponsor
• Sponsor logo on “thank you” signs located throughout the park (provided by Spotlight Events)
• Sponsor name on volunteer T-shirts (700)
• Promotion in Lead Sponsor locations
• Promotion to Spotlight Events e-mail list (5,000+ people)
• Sponsor logo and link on event web site
• Sponsor name on volunteer T-shirts
• Prime location at Phillippe Estates to display pumpkins
• Sponsor will receive a 10 x 10 tent to be located in Pumpkin Village
• Half-page ad in event program (5–10,000)
• Sponsor logo on event flyers (10,000)
• Promotion in Media Newsletter (15,000 people)
• Promotion to e-mail list (11,000 people)
• Sponsor logo and link on event web site
• Sponsor name on volunteer T-shirts
Trade Sponsors will Donate there services in order to better
Additional Sponsorship Options for $25 to $2,500 Sponsors
(Please choose one of the following)
• Sponsorship of Carving Area
• Sponsorship of Artistic Area
• Sponsorship of Trick or Treat Bags
• Sponsorship of Hot Cider and Area
• Sponsorship of Pie Eating Contest
• Sponsorship of Entertainment
• Sponsorship of Costume Parade
Trade Sponsor
• Sponsor will receive a 10 x 10 tent to be located in Pumpkin Village
• Ability to hand out product samples to as many as 25.0,000 people
• Quarter-page ad in event program (5–10,000)
• Sponsor logo and link on event web site
Food Sponsors
• Sponsor will receive a tent to be located in Pumpkin Village
• Sponsor will sell food, with all proceeds going to the Pumpkin Fest
• Thank you acknowledgment in full-page ad in event program
Media Sponsor – Television
• 10 x10 Tent located in Pumpkin Village
• Sponsor logo on event web site
• Full-page ad in event program
•Separate scaffolding area for sponsor with signage
Television sponsor provides:
• PSA announcements, to be created by TV station
• Pre-coverage of event
• On-site promotion
Media Sponsor – Newspaper
• 10 x 10Tent located in Pumpkin Village
• Sponsor logo on event web site
• Full-page ad in event program
• Separate scaffolding area for sponsor with signage
Newspaper sponsor provides:
• Pro bono print ads to promote event
• Pre-event editorial coverage
• On-site event coverage
• “Wrap up” piece written post event for Sarasota Pumpkin Festival web site
Media Sponsor – Radio
Radio sponsor will provide:
• 10 x10 Tent located in Pumpkin Village
• On-air promotion prior to the event
• Creation of on-air promotion for the event
• Live on-air talent to host event
• Airplay at event during band breaks
