ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY W2037 COUNTY ROAD S FREEDOM, WISCONSIN 54130-7565
January 2016 The St. Nicholas Community is preparing for its largest annual fundraiser, Country Fest, in the Town of Freedom! Country Fest 2016 will be held July 22-‐24. We are contacting your business as a potential sponsor to help make this a successful fundraiser. The proceeds of this event support the needs of the St. Nicholas Catholic Community. This year, we are excited to host country legend SAWYER BROWN as our headliner for Country Fest 2016 with a performance on Friday, July 22. We are expecting a crowd of over 2,000 people to join us on the St. Nicholas grounds in Freedom on Friday. Sunday’s events will consist of events guaranteed to offer a great family-‐friendly picnic environment for the entire Freedom community to enjoy! The goal is to raise over $75,000 for Country Fest 2016! Please consider being a sponsor for this year’s event. We ask Major Sponsors, gifts of $2500 or more, to confirm their intent by April 15, at which point we will begin additional advertising upon which Major Sponsors will be included. A sponsorship form detailing the Major Sponsorship levels available for this great event is included. All other sponsorship contributions received by July 1st will be recognized at the event on signage as well as in the parish bulletin the week of Country Fest. A member of the Country Fest Planning Committee will be in touch with you to follow-‐up on any questions you may have about the event, sponsorship levels or other ways you can get involved with Country Fest. In an effort to most efficiently utilize our monetary resources, we are requesting to receive your email address to minimize printing and postage expenses. To support this initiative, please send your email address, along with any questions or comments, to
[email protected]. Thank you for your generosity in partnering with us in this effort and for your dedication to help your community. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 920-‐788-‐1492. Respectfully, Father Walter Stumpf Pastor, St. Nicholas Catholic Church
Country Fest 2016 For over 35 years, the St. Nicholas Catholic Community has held Country Fest, our largest fundraising event.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Opening Night of Country Fest 2016
SAWYER
BROWN
July 22-24, 2016 hosts
SAWYER BROWN
With more than 4,500 shows played, a million miles outside their bus window, 23 albums, more than 50 chart singles, and CMA, ACM and CMT awards on their shelf, you won’t want to miss seeing Sawyer Brown at Country Fest 2016! We are asking for your help by sponsoring the event. With your support, our event can reach more individuals in our area and benefit the community of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and School.
Freedom, Wisconsin
with opening acts
This year award winning is headlining Country Fest weekend in the Town of Freedom on Friday, July 22.
St. Nicholas
Sunday, July 24, 2016 • • • • • • • •
Family Day Outdoor Mass, 10:30am Chicken Dinner Live Auction Silent Auction Petting Zoo Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Kids Games & Raffles ...and MORE!
SAWYER
BROWN
CONTACT US St. Nicholas Country Fest 2016 W2037 County Road S Freedom, WI 54130 920-788-1492 Web: www.stnicholascountryfest.com www.stnicholasfreedom.org Email:
[email protected]
Friday, July 22 6pm
MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Diamond Sponsors, $2,500
• Logo/Business Name featured on all advertising materials
SAWYER
BROWN It would certainly be an understatement to say Sawyer Brown has “played shows.” The band has earned its place as one of the premiere live acts in music. Tireless road warriors, the band thrives on playing live. “Live is where it all comes together for us,” keyboardist Hobie Hubbard says. “The audience brings its own energy, we bring our own energy and the music—and the combination of all of that is what makes playing live so unique. It exists for that moment in time—you’re either there, or you’re not a part of that moment. We’re blessed to be able to be a part of those moments night after night.” When asked about what keeps him motivated on the road, lead singer Mark Miller says, “It’s playing the next show. Be grateful for where you’ve been and be excited about where you’re going.” On Friday, July 22 see SAWYER BROWN LIVE at St. Nicholas Country Fest 2016!
• Business Banner and/or Sponsorship Identification at Event near stage area, entrances and tents on the grounds • VIP Party Package: 8 General Admission or 4 Reserved Seat Tickets to Sawyer Brown show, Up to 8 Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity Passes, 4 Parking Passes • 2 Sawyer Brown Merchandise Items
Platinum Sponsors, $1,500
• Logo prominently featured on all advertising materials • Sponsorship Identification at Event at entrances and tents on the grounds • VIP Party Package: 4 General Admission Tickets or 2 Reserved Seat Tickets to Sawyer Brown, 4 Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity Passes, 2 Parking Passes • 2 Sawyer Brown Merchandise Items
Star Sponsors, $1,000
• Sponsorship Identification at Event at entrances and tents on the grounds • VIP Party Package: 2 General Admission Tickets to Sawyer Brown, 2 Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity Passes, 1 Parking Pass • 1 Sawyer Brown Merchandise Item
LIMITED SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Individuals or businesses interested in being a
Country Fest 2016 Major Sponsor are asked to confirm their intentions by April 15. To register as a Country Fest 2016 Major Sponsor, please contact the St. Nicholas Parish Office at 920-788-1492. Major Sponsorship levels will be honored on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional Country Fest sponsorship levels are available. Visit stnicholascountryfest.com for more details.
Please submit this completed form along with your donation. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Mail to: St. Nicholas Country Fest 2016, W2035 County Road S, Freedom, WI 54130 DONOR NAME: BUSINESS NAME: (if applicable) EMAIL ADDRESS: DONATION LEVEL (please check one) MAJOR SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
! Diamond Sponsor, $2,500
! Gold Sponsor, $750-$999
! Platinum Sponsor, $1,500
! Silver Sponsor, $500-$749
! Star Sponsor, $1,000
! Bronze Sponsor, $250-$499 ! Copper Sponsor, $100-$249 ! Community Sponsor, Up to $99
! We/I am not interested in being a sponsor at this time, but please contact me in the future. Major Sponsors (Diamond, Platinum and Star levels) are asked to confirm their intentions with the St. Nicholas Parish Office at 920-788-1492 by April 15. All other donations can be mailed or brought to the Parish or School Office by July 1 for your business name to be included in the appropriate advertisement at Country Fest. Unfortunately, any donations received after July 1 may only be included in the sponsor listing for the Church Bulletin the week following Country Fest. If you have any questions or would like to arrange pick-up of your donation, please contact Karen Krejcie, Chairperson, at 920-858-1457.
St. Nicholas Country Fest, W2037 County Road S, Freedom, WI 54130 www.stnicholascountryfest.com www.stnicholasfreedom.org