GET YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE. 5TH ANNUAL FORT WORTH FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 GET YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE. 5TH ANNUAL FORT WORTH FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL A marketing opportunity so great, you can almost taste it. The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival (FWFWF) is North Texas most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival, taking place over three days and nights in venues around our thriving culinary community. The festival s growing roster of talented chefs and food artisans, as well as craft brewers and distinctive vintners, bring a range of tastes, styles and methods that reflect the diversity of the city itself. But it s more than good food and good fun it s a good cause. That s because proceeds from the festival go to the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds for local grant programs and culinary scholarships. To date, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation has collected more than $129,000 to supply our culinary and beverage community with funds to support culinary programs, equipment, scholarships and grants. With your continued support, we can keep this initiative going strong in 2018 and the years to come.

3 AT A GLANCE 7500 ATTENDEES PARTICIPANTS 100+ CHEFS & TASTEMAKERS CRAFT BREWERIES 100+ WINERIES 100+ PERCENTAGE OF ATTENDEES WITH A HOUSEHOLD INCOME OVER $150,000 42% ROI PRESS HITS 285M PR IMPRESSIONS 26 STATES 118 TEXAS CITIES $300K AD VALUE $129K IN GRANTS + SCHOLARSHIPS

4 FORT WORTH FOOD + WINE FOUNDATION Feeding Potential The FWFWF benefits the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds for several needs within our culinary community; such as equipment, grants for local high schools with culinary programs, culinary scholarships beyond high school, a culinary conference and benevolent grants for local culinary professionals. To date, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation has awarded more than $129,000 in grants and scholarships, supporting deserving students from Fort Worth. The scholarship committee seeks applicants from the Fort Worth area who have demonstrated commitment, character and need; we ask that those who are awarded scholarships return to work in the Fort Worth culinary community for two years, if possible, upon graduation. CULINARY CAREER CONFERENCE The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation also hosts a one-day workshop designed to help high school students explore their culinary options, expand their knowledge and understand the ingredients for success.

5 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 5 TACOS + TEQUILA BRIK VENUE 8:30 11 p.m. (early entry at 8 p.m.) FRIDAY, APRIL 6 THE MAIN EVENT PIER 1 IMPORTS BUILDING 6 9 p.m. (early entry at 5:30 p.m.) DESSERTS AFTER DARK WHISKEY RANCH 9 11 p.m. (early entry at 8:30 p.m.) Saturday, April 7 RISE + DINE PIER 1 IMPORTS BUILDING 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (early entry at 11 a.m.) BURGERS, BREWS + BLUES HEART OF THE RANCH AT CLEARFORK 6 9 p.m. (early entry at 5 p.m.) SUNDAY, April 8 PITMASTERS PICNIC HEART OF THE RANCH AT CLEARFORK 2 4 p.m. (early entry at 1 p.m.)

6 EVENTS TACOS + TEQUILA THURSDAY, APRIL 5 BRIK VENUE 8:30 11 p.m. (early entry at 8 p.m.) Upscale or downhome, trendy or traditional tacos are hot, anyway you fold em. And when they re paired with tequila, it s a win-win. Presented by Encore Live, eight chefs and eight beverage vendors will be bringing their best at this Thursday night event. SPONSORED BY

7 EVENTS MAIN EVENT FRIDAY, APRIL 6 PIER 1 IMPORTS BUILDING 6 9 p.m. (early entry at 5:30 p.m.) Our signature event features food from the best North Texas chefs, restaurateurs, artisan producers and crafters, perfectly paired with more than 100 exceptional wines, craft beers and spirits from near and far. PAST PARTICIPANTS Stefon Rishel, Texas Bleu Steakhouse Robert Lyford, Patina Green Home and Market Marcus Paslay, Clay Pigeon Food and Drink Donatella Trotti, Nonna Tata

8 EVENTS DESSERTS AFTER DARK FRIDAY, APRIL 6 WHISKEY RANCH 9 11 p.m. (early entry at 8:30 p.m.) It s Friday night, right? Time to sip a true Texas cocktail, enjoy sweet somethings and dance the night away. Twelve pastry chefs and 12 mixologists will create special eats and drinks and guests will vote for their faves. A local DJ will be mixing tunes to light up the night. PAST PARTICIPANTS Kari Crowe, Melt Ice Creams Lindsey Lawing, Sweet Lucy s Pies Evan Faris, Chef Evan Brad Hensarling, The Usual

9 EVENTS RISE + DINE SATURDAY, APRIL 1 PIER 1 IMPORTS BUILDING 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (early entry at 11 a.m.) Saturday brunch gets the FWFWF treatment, with noted area restaurants contributing dozens of dishes, from eggs Benedict to breakfast tacos, plus a generous selection of craft beer, specialty wines and spirits. Favorite brunch-time beverages get an upgrade with our mimosa and bloody mary bars. The venue will also feature an outdoor area with live-fire cooking demos, a beer garden and a tented lounge area. PAST PARTICIPANTS Ben Merritt, Fixture Kitchen and Social Lounge Brandon Moors, FunkyTown Donuts Wade Chappell, Pearl Snap Kolaches Ramiro Ramirez, Salsa Limòn

10 EVENTS BURGERS, BREWS + BLUES SATURDAY, APRIL 7 HEART OF THE RANCH AT CLEARFORK 6 9 p.m. (early entry at 5 p.m.) We re celebrating a trio of all-american classics sliders, craft beer and blues at this rockin party on ranchland along the Trinity River. Thirteen chefs will be grilling up their best miniburgers and 22 craft breweries will be pouring two different beers. Celebrity judges will choose their favorite burger while guests will again select a fan favorite for both burgers and beer. Throughout the evening, attendees can enjoy the live blues band lineup. PAST PARTICIPANTS Chef Daniel Pittman, Jeff Dietzman and Ned Steel, LUCK Jaymes Murphy, Rodeo Goat Hans Peter Muller, Swiss Pastry Shop Terry Chandler, Fred s Texas Cafe

11 EVENTS PITMASTERS PICNIC SUNDAY, APRIL 8 HEART OF THE RANCH AT CLEARFORK 2 4 p.m. (early entry at 1 p.m.) Pitmasters from across the state come together to celebrate the launch of the festival and share their creations. Guests will enjoy barbecue along with some tasty sides from around North Texas as well as the famed Hill Country, plus lots of great barbecueworthy beverages. Fans will select their favorite dish, which will be crowned The Best BBQ of the FWFWF. PAST PARTICIPANTS Joe Riscky, Riscky s BBQ Travis Heim, Heim BBQ Barrett Black, Black s BBQ Scott Gottlich, 18th & Vine Barbeque

12 EVENTS CENTERSTAGE: A SALUTE TO THE ARTS IN FORT WORTH TUESDAY, NOV. 7 BASS HALL 6 9:30 p.m. Set against the backdrop of Fort Worth s premier performance venue, Centerstage celebrates fine food and fine arts with a caviar and champagne reception in the beautiful Grand Lobby followed by dinner on the elaborately set stage of Bass Hall. Some of Fort Worth s most revered chefs collaborate for this rare occasion. Each course is matched with a prized wine carefully chosen to complement the cuisine and its region of origin. The evening will also feature a live performance as well as the presentation of the Walter Kaufmann Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed upon a distinguished leader in Fort Worth s food and beverage community. PAST PARTICIPANTS Molly McCook, Ellerbe Fine Foods Jon Bonnell, Bonnell s Fine Texas Cuisine Blaine Staniford, Grace Michael Thomson, Michaels Cuisine

13 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES PRESENTING SPONSOR $50,000 The event will be known as FORT WORTH FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY (SPONSOR NAME) Title recognition in all printed, verbal and digital material in over 5,000 programs, step-and-repeat banner and volunteer T-shirts worn throughout the four-day festival Recognition at pre-festival events - including wine tastings, cooking schools and beer tastings - hosted in the months leading up to the festival AT THE EVENT: Reserved table for eight with premier seating at the Centerstage event Ten Weekender Passes for entrance to all six signature events and early admission to festival events Up to 40 Early Entry tickets (choose the events by March 15, 2018) to festival events for distribution to clients and team members Invitation to the media event prior to the festival kickoff Invitation to scholarship presentation reception Six foot table and two chairs or 8 x8 space at appropriate events for data capture PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS: Logo on step-and-repeat banner Prominent logo inclusion on all participant signage Listing as a preferred vendor (with logo and link to your company) on website and vendor packets Premier logo placement on wine-and-dine plate Two full-page advertisements (4.75 W x 8.65 H) in festival program Cross-promotion of your company on the FWFWF s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts Inclusion in two blasts under Sponsor Highlights section Access to sponsor and vendor databases for your own campaigns

14 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES CATTLE BARON $25,000 Recognition in all printed, verbal and digital material, including 5,000+ programs Recognition at pre-festival events - including wine tastings, cooking schools and beer tastings - hosted in the months leading up to the festival AT THE EVENT: Reserved table for eight with premier seating at the Centerstage event Eight Weekender Passes for entrance to all six signature events and early admission to festival events Up to 30 Early Entry tickets (choose the events by March 15, 2018) to festival events for distribution to clients and team members Invitation to the media event prior to the festival kickoff Invitation to scholarship presentation reception Six-foot table and two chairs or 8 x8 space at chosen events PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS: Exclusive logo on wristbands Logo on step-and-repeat banner Logo inclusion on all participant signage Listing as a preferred vendor (with logo and link to your company) on website and vendor packets Full-page advertisement (4.75 W x 8.65 H) in festival program Cross-promotion of your company on the FWFWF s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts Inclusion in one blasts under Sponsor Highlights section Access to sponsor and vendor databases for your own campaigns

15 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES TRAIL BOSS $15,000 Recognition in all printed, verbal and digital material, including 5,000+ programs Recognition as the event sponsor for one of the following events of your choosing: Tacos + Tequila; Pitmasters Picnic; Main Event; Dessert After Dark; Rise + Dine and Burgers, Brews & Blues AT THE EVENT: Four reserved seats with premier seating at the Centerstage event Six Weekender Passes for entrance to all six signature events and early admission to festival events Up to 20 Early Entry tickets (choose the events by March 15, 2018) to festival events for distribution to clients and team members Invite to the media event prior to the festival kick-off Invitation to scholarship presentation reception Six-foot table and two chairs or 8 x8 space at chosen events PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS: Logo on participant signage for your sponsored event Logo on 10,000 napkins for your sponsored event Listing as a preferred vendor (with logo and link to your company) on website and vendor packets Full-page advertisement (4.75 W x 8.65 H) in festival program Inclusion in one blast under Sponsor Highlights section Access to sponsor and vendor databases for direct mail campaigns Cross-promotion of your company on the FWFWF s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts

16 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES WRANGLER $10,000 Recognition in all printed, verbal and digital material, including 5,000+ programs AT THE EVENT: Reserved seating for two at the Centerstage event Six Weekender Passes for entrance to all six signature events and early admission to festival events Up to 10 Early Entry tickets (choose the events by March 15, 2018) to festival events for distribution to clients and team members Invitation to media event prior to the festival kickoff Invitation to scholarship presentation reception Six-foot table and two chairs or 8 x8 space at chosen events Access to sponsor and vendor databases for direct mail campaigns PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS: Listing as a preferred vendor (with logo and link to your company) on website and vendor packets Full-page advertisement (4.75 W x 8.65 H) in festival program Inclusion in one blast under Sponsor Highlights section Cross-promotion of your company on the FWFWF s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts

17 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES COWBOY Hungry to get started? $5,000 Give us a shout and let s make it happen. Specific recognition package details and activation programs to be negotiated with the FWFWF, but will include: AT THE EVENT: Four Weekender Passes for entrance to all six signature events and early entry admission to festival events Up to six tickets for your sponsored event for distribution to clients and team members Invitation to scholarship presentation reception PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS: Recognition in all printed, verbal and digital material, including 5,000+ programs Listing as a preferred vendor (with logo and link to your company) on website and vendor packets Half-page advertisement in festival program Cross-promotion of your company on the FWFWF s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts CONTACT: Melissa Mitchell fwfwf.com photo Credits Festival event photography by Nancy Farrar Centerstage photography by Brian Hutson Photography