TuÉâà ÉâÜ xäxçà The North Delta Food and Wine Festival is a premier food and wine event making its debut in October, 2015. It is an event unlike any other in the region and will attract food and wine lovers who gather in Monroe to enjoy the best the region has to offer. The main event is a three hour tasting extravaganza on Friday at which visitors meander through displays and booths at Bayou Landing set against the lush backdrop of scenic Bayou DeSiard. Other events offered in conjunction with the main event include a Saturday morning 5K Dash & Dine / Walk & Wobble featuring stops along the way for Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers. The evening hours feature our Celebrated Chefs pairing with chefs at some of Monroe s finest dining spots to offer exceptional multi dinners paired with fine wine offerings. Finish off the weekend with a brunch featuring Southern Fried Chicken and champagne. The entire affair is made possible through the generosity of area sponsors, restaurants, wine vendors, expert presenters and patrons. A group of community volunteers make this event possible through their tireless work and dedication to celebrating life in Northeast Louisiana through the community outreach programs of the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. A Rare Culinary Collaboration Friday, October 9 6 pm to 9 pm hosted by Bayou Landing Mingle with tremendously celebrated chefs from across the South! Enjoy libations with other beer and wine enthusiasts from representatives of top wine and beverage brokers, as well as talented brew masters. Come enjoy an evening of live music in a room filled with aromatic smells and delicious delicacies while you experience the premier event of the North Delta Food & Wine Festival! Chef Cory Bahr, owner of restaurants Cotton and Nonna and recently named 2015 People's Best New Chef by Food and Wine magazine, will serve as emcee for the 2nd Annual Rare Culinary Collaboration of award winning chefs at this culinary arts extravaganza to benefit the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. Participating Chefs include Jeffery Hansell Oxlot 9 Covington, LA Tom Ramsey La Finestra Jackson, MS Jason Brady Wine Country Bistro Shreveport, LA Cory Bahr Restaurant Cotton & Nonna Monroe, LA Christopher Thames Grand Coteau Bistro Grand Coteau, LA Mark Smith US Foods Rep Monroe, LA Elise Wiggins Panzano Denver, CO Blake Phillips Restaurant Sage Monroe, LA Pat Nolan Pat Nolan Catering Monroe, LA Chris McKnight The Fat Pelican Monroe, LA Ronnie Ecklund Waldorf Astoria Key West, FL
Chef s Party hosted by Chef Cory Bahr at Nonna Friday, October 9 9:15 pm Continue the night after a Rare Culinary Collaboration at Nonna. Admission to the Chef s party is included with your wristband for a Rare Culinary Collaboration Dash & Dine / Walk & Wobble 5K Saturday, October 10 8 am to 10 am Join us for a timed 5K run/walk through downtown Monroe! There will water, bloody marys and screwdrivers along the race route. Various food vendors will be set up for participants to enjoy at the conclusion of the race. Must be 21 to enjoy cocktails IDs checked at race check in. Saturday, October 10 7:30 pm Rare Culinary Collaborations at different venues across the area. Celebrated Chefs will pair with a few local restaurants and venues to offer exceptional meals paired with fine wine offerings. Some restaurants will be donating a portion of their proceeds back to the area arts organization of their choice. Keep checking back on the website to order your tickets to these events. Sunday, October 11 Fried Chicken and Champagne Brunch at Cotton Tickets will be available online.
NORTHEAST LOUISIANA ARTS COUNCIL AND THE NORTH DELTA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL PRESENT THE INAUGURAL DASH & 2015 D I E N walk & w b o b l e A 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. The Arts Council, founded and incorporated in 1979, was established as the vehicle to provide an eleven-parish area with coordination and programming services for the Arts. This 5K, as part of the North Delta Food & Wine Festival (#northdeltafood), will consist of a manually timed run/walk with libations across the Ouachita River and through Downtown Monroe & West Monroe. The Start line will be at the Warehouse No.1 Restaurant, with drink stations along the course at Doe's Eat Place, River & Rail Cantina, and Trapp s. The finish line will be at the Warehouse No.1 where there will be live music along with a variety of food & drinks. When: Saturday, October 10, 2015 Where: 1 Olive St., Monroe, LA Time: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. To Register Go To: northdeltafoodandwinefestival.com
North Delta Food & Wine Festival Sponsorship Opportunities Propriétaire Festival Presenting Sponsor $7,500.00 (Limited to 1) Listed as presenting sponsor for the Festival North Delta Food & Wine Festival presented by Company Top billing on all print, radio, television and online promotional and public relations materials Company name/logo etched with the event logo on the wine tasting glasses Reserved seating for 8 at a Rare Culinary Collaboration 4 Reserved Parking Spots at a Rare Culinary Collaboration Reserved seating for 8 at the Chef s Party at Nonna Reserved tent spot at the Festival 5K post race party (optional) 4 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K\ First right of refusal to be Propriétaire Festival Presenting sponsor the next year Grand Cru ~ $5,000.00 (Limited to 1) Company name/logo on Festival website Sponsor recognition in print marketing materials Company name/ logo on plates at a Rare Culinary Collaboration Reserved seating for 8 at a Rare Culinary Collaboration 4 Reserved Parking Spots at a Rare Culinary Collaboration Reserved seating for 8 at the Chef s Party at Nonna 4 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K Premier Cru ~ $2,500.00 (Limited to 1) Company name/logo listed on Festival website Sponsor recognition in print marketing materials Company name/ logo on napkins at a Rare Culinary Collaboration 8 tickets to a Rare Culinary Collaboration 2 Reserved Parking Spots at a Rare Culinary Collaboration Reserved seating for 4 at the Chef s Party at Nonna 2 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K Cru Classé ~ $1,000.00 Petit Château ~ $500.00 Company name/logo listed on Festival website Sponsor recognition in print marketing materials 4 tickets to a Rare Culinary Collaboration 1 Reserved Parking Spot at a Rare Culinary Collaboration Reserved seating for 4 at the Chef s Party at Nonna Company name/logo listed on Festival website 4 tickets to a Rare Culinary Collaboration Reserved seating for 4 at the Chef s Party at Nonna
Dash & Dine/Walk & Wobble Festival 5K Festival 5K Grand Reserve ~ $5,000.00 (Limited to 1) Recognized as Title sponsor for North Delta Food & Wine Festival s 5K, Dash & Dine/Walk & Wobble Title sponsor recognition on 5K event/marketing collateral Title sponsor recognition on race webpage Company name/logo on race entry form Top billing of company name/logo on race t shirts Company provided signage at starting line and finish line Premier sponsor booth placement at post race party (optional) 8 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K 4 tickets to a Rare Culinary Collaboration First right of refusal to be Festival 5K Grand Reserve sponsor the next year Festival 5K Entertainment Sponsor ~ $2,500.00 (Limited to 1) Company name/logo on race t shirts Sponsor recognition on race webpage Company provided banner displayed at band stand Reserved booth space at post race party (optional) 6 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K 2 tickets to a Rare Culinary Collaboration Festival 5K Water Station Sponsor ~ $1,500.00 (Limited to 2) Company name/logo on race t shirts Sponsor recognition on race webpage Company provided banner at water station along race route Company personnel to staff water station Reserved booth space at post race party (optional) 4 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K Reserve ~ $500 Company name/logo on race t shirts Reserved booth space at post race party (optional) 4 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K Crianza ~ $250 Company name on race t shirts 2 complimentary entries to the Festival 5K
North Delta Food & Wine Festival Sponsorship Form Yes! I want to sponsor the North Delta Food & Wine Festival. Propriétaire Festival Presenting Sponsor ~ $7,500.00 Limited to 1 (SOLD) Grand Cru ~ $5,000.00 Limited to 1 (SOLD) Premier Cru ~ $2,500.00 Limited to 1 Cru Classé ~ $1,000.00 Petit Château ~ $500.00 Yes! I want to sponsor the Dash & Dine / Walk & Wobble 5K. Festival 5K Grand Reserve ~ $5,000.00 (Limited to 1) Festival 5K Entertainment Sponsor ~ $2,500.00 (Limited to 1) Festival 5K Water Station Sponsor ~ $1,500.00 (2 Available) Reserve ~ $500 Crianza ~ $250 Organization/ Name: As it should appear in print Contact Name and Title: Billing Address: Phone: Email Address: All sponsors should email their logo to artsmanne@aol.com. The deadline for inclusion of name/logo on race t-shirts is Friday, September 25 th. To order additional event tickets or to register for the Dash & Dine/ Walk & Wobble 5K visit www.northdeltafoodandwinefestival.com. For additional information call the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council at 318.397.6794