October 10, 2016 Dear Local Business Owner, The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire (GJRF), has been established to support the continued enrichment and education of the faculty and staff of our local charter school, Juniper Ridge Community School. Our first year in operation was a complete success and with the help of our sponsors, patrons, and volunteers we were able to net the necessary funds to pay for an entire semester of continued education for our faculty. We are beyond proud and fully committed to bringing back this magical, community based event that truly had something for everyone.

GJRF is a three day event that will include entertainment acts encompassing music, comedy, juggling, fire breathing, and more. Many of these acts come from all over the United States to entertain our patrons. There will also be a great deal of local talent to round out our entertainment offerings. We have invited artisans such as blacksmiths, jewelry makers, and weavers to display their wares and provide demonstrations. A children’s realm will be an important part of the entertainment of GJRF. In the children’s realm, children will listen to stories by the gypsies, play games, make arts & craft projects, and be knighted by the Queen.

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire invites you to become a sponsor for our annual Spring

Renaissance Faire on May 12-14, 2017. As a sponsor, your association with the Grand Junction

Renaissance Faire and Juniper Ridge Community School, a local 501(c)(3) non- profit, you will receive

positive media attention, and the opportunity to network with a large and diverse target market.

Not only will your sponsorship help assure the success of the Grand Junction Renaissance Faire, it will

align your organization with a quality, family oriented event that will enhance your standing in the

community. You will be a part of supporting one of the fastest growing and most successful

educational philosophies in the world. Enclosed please find more information on this exciting event

and its sponsorship levels. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you in

advanced for taking the time to review our sponsorship proposal packages.

Our Best,

Grace Rupp Brenda Chesney Grand Junction Renaissance Faire

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire offers its visitors an opportunity to step back in time to a magical, enchanting fantasy land that has been created to represent an authentic European village. We are a member of a National Renaissance Faire circuit and will feature over 40 performers, representing various entertainments of the time: jugglers, knights in armor, jousting, fire-eaters, pirates, dancers, villagers, peasants, historical characters and a variety of musicians. Over 60 artisans will fill the village, working in mediums such as pottery, leather working, blacksmithing, sculpture and candle making, just to name a few. The crafts and entertainment combined with thematic games and foods to create a glimpse of marketplace celebrations and life in the 16th century. All proceeds from Grand Junction Renaissance Faire benefit the continuing education fund of Juniper Ridge Community School, a local charter public school and a 501(3)(c) organization.

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire is organized and hosted by Juniper Ridge Community School. The primary objective is to fund training and continuing education for the teachers at Juniper Ridge Community School. The secondary objective is to bring a family friendly and historically educational event to Mesa County.

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire is a themed fundraising event that will include entertainment, food, drink, a variety of vendors and live music.

This will be the second annual event. Last year, over 3,000 people attended the Faire. We expect that number to grow dramatically this year.

This exciting event will be held May 12-14, 2017 at the Los Colonia Park in Grand Junction, CO. The Faire hours are as follow:

Friday, May 12th - 3:00 pm-9:00 pm Saturday, May 13th - 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday, May 14th - 10:00 am-4:00 pm

An objective for the event this year is to exceed $25,000 being given to the Juniper Ridge Community School Teacher Education Fund.

The event is expected to draw in nearly 8,000 guests over the course of three days. In addition to our growing number of staff (vendors, entertainment, volunteers, etc), the event expects to see an increase in attendance from our target audiences over the course of the weekend and into the following years. .

Renaissance Faire patrons love culture, history and romance. The exciting and diverse educational and entertaining offerings at the faire attract men, women, young, elderly, families and singles. No matter who your target market is, you can reach them at the Grand Junction Renaissance faire!

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire is set during the Renaissance but our marketing efforts couldn’t be more 21st century! Traditional media channels such as newspaper, TV and radio are utilized to deliver our message, as well as new media channels including our website and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube all of which direct viewers back to our website for more information. This multi-media approach ensures that your company’s logo is seen by the highest possible number of potential guests.

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire is working with local and regional newspapers and magazines.

The event will be announced on several event websites (including regional news calendars), and active on multiple Social Media Platforms.

The Grand Junction Renaissance Faire will be distributing printed materials in the way of flyers, letters, postcards, visible displays from road ways, and other venues.

Media support will also include radio and televised exposure.

- $250

Corporate Sponsorship Includes: • Banner located at the entrance • Logo inclusion in Faire Directory • Advertisement on Website • Recognition on Social Media • Tax Deductible

• 2 - Adult (3) day passes to event 1

- $500

Corporate Sponsorship Includes: • Banner located at the entrance • Eighth page advertisement in Faire Directory • Corporate Sponsor Certificate • Advertisement on Website • Recognition on Social Media • Tax Deductible

• 4 - Adult (3) day passes to event 1

- $1,500

Corporate Sponsorship Includes: • Logo inclusion in all print and on website • Banner located at the entrance • Quarter page advertisement in Faire Directory

• Free booth space at the event2

• Corporate Sponsor Certificate • Tax Deductible

• 8 - Adult (3) day passes to event1

- $2,500

Corporate Sponsorship Includes: • Logo inclusion in all print and website • Name in radio spots • Faire memorabilia package

• Free booth space at the event2

• Half page advertisement in Faire Directory • Banner placement at event • Corporate Sponsor Certificate

• 14 - Adult (3) day passes to event1

• Use of VIP tent

, - $5000

Corporate Sponsorship Includes:

Partnership Co-Op Advertising on all media platforms*

Title Rights to an Entertainment Stage, Field, or Activity*

Logo inclusion in all print, website, and social media accounts as presenting sponsor

Name in radio Spots

Title rights to Entertainment Stage or chosen event/activity3

Faire memorabilia package

Free booth space at the event2

Full page advertisement in Faire Directory

Choice banner placement at the event

Corporate Sponsor Certificate

20 - Adult three (3) day passes to the event1

Use of VIP tent In addition to the above Sponsorship Levels, sponsors of the Faire also have the opportunity to add the following attractions to their hosting package. Sponsorship of these attractions includes banner placement at the attraction and “presented by” acknowledgement in the Faire Directory and official GJRF schedule.

- $250

’ & - $250

1 - $250

2 - $250

- $250

’ - $250

There are a number of ways to help out the festival in place of a monetary donation; including, but not limited to, the following:

• Construction Materials • Printing Services • Sewing and Materials • Advertising Services • Tent, Stage & Privy Rental • Construction Assistance • Meals for Volunteers • And much more!

1 Adult Tickets attained through Sponsorship can be used for children admittance, but will not entitle the barer of the tickets any compensation for the price difference between the Adult Fare and Children’s Fare. Should you, as the sponsor, wish to negotiate the type of tickets received with your package please contact us directly to discuss your options. 2 To maintain the ambiance of the fair, sponsors wishing to set up their booths inside the gates will be required to follow the same requirements as our vendors and present a period feel (tent, products, attire). If you have any questions or would like ideas how to dress up a standard pop-up tent, we have how-to’s and other information available. 3 Example of Title Rights: (Company Name) Field, (Company Name) Stage, (Company Name) Tent, Children’s Realm Compliments of (Company Name), Jousting brought to you by (Company Name), etc. 4 Example of Partnership Co-Op: “Company Name and the Juniper Ridge Community School present the Grand Junction Renaissance Faire." * Limited Quantity: Due to the nature of the event, certain benefits have a limited quantity of availability. As a result, these quantities will be provided on a first come first serve basis. In the event that a benefit quantity runs out, we will make the appropriate announcements and changes to the Sponsorship levels. Should a sponsor wish to still donate at a sponsorship level which no longer has a limited benefit, we are willing to discuss alternatives.

Ready to begin a partnership with us? Have questions? Contact us through your preferred method of communication:

: gjrenraire@gmail.com

: (970) 462-7795

: www.facebook.com/gjrenfaire

: www.gjrenfaire.org

1) Check the Sponsorship Package you are purchasing:

Royal Level, Presenting Sponsor - $5000 Nobility Level - $2,500 Baron Level - $1,500 Gentry Level - $500 Merchant Level - $250

Add-on items (In addition to the above Sponsorship Levels, sponsors of the Faire also have the

opportunity to add the following attractions to their hosting package) :

Fairy House Garden and Contest - $250 Ye ol’ Games Tent & Playing Field - $250 Side Performance Stage 1 - $250 Side Performance Stage 2 - $250 The Shadow Lands Battle Field - $250 Calypso’s Mermaid Cove - $250

2) Complete the following Purchaser Information:

Business Name (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________

Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ________________

Contact Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________

Contact Email Address: _____________________________________ Date Submitted: ______________

3) Completed forms can be submitted via email or mail. Make checks payable to “Juniper Ridge Community School” and mail to Grand Junction Renaissance Faire, 640 24-1/4 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81521.