Choose from a variety of a la carte sponsorships to customize your brand’s presence and
engage with attendees through exclusive experiences and prime visibility across the festival
You'll get 4 Festival Passes: Full access for your company’s attendees with additional food/drinks vouchers.
Sell your cigars your way—we provide the space and payment gateway, you handle the rest.
A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIP
VIP & LOUNGE SPONSORSHIP
ULTRA-VIP LOUNGE $5,oooÂ
Get your logo on railing signage, fencing, and inside the ultra-VIP lounge. Branding opportunities include plates, napkins, and other VIP lounge items. You’ll also have the option to provide a branded gift for Ultra-VIP guests.
VIP PATIO $4,oooÂ
The VIP Patio, located at the end of Aficionado Marketplace, is sectioned off from general attendees and offers prime visibility. Sponsorship includes signage on railings and digital displays, as well as tabletop branding opportunities (e.g., ashtrays or centerpieces). Signage can also be placed just outside the patio.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIP
FOOD TENT $7,5oo
Includes exterior and interior signage on the main outdoor food tent, which can accommodate up to 400 people. Located near the entertainment area, this high-traffic tent ensures maximum visibility. Your logo will also be featured on the tent itself, making it a central focal point throughout the festival.
FOOD TRUCK $4,oooÂ
Signage featuring your logo will be placed next to each food truck in attendance. All truck menus will be co-branded, and we aim to provide branded festival food trays as part of this sponsorship.
BOURBON TASTING GLASS $6,000
Sponsor the official bourbon tasting glass, distributed to all attendees. Your logo will be printed on these collectible glasses, which will be placed in every festival bag as a take-home item.
ENTERTAINMENT & EXPERIENCES
SPONSORS
ENTERTAINMENT STAGEÂ $1 0,000 – taken
Your brand will be featured on signage around the main stage, with live mentions by event hosts at least 8 times throughout the day. The stage will host various DJs and live music, drawing consistent attention.
ATHLETE/CELEBRITY SIGNING $5,ooo
Get your brand featured in the promotion of athlete/celebrity signing events, with signage at the event and inclusion in pre-festival advertising. You’ll also have the opportunity to provide a co-branded, autograph-able item for the event.
EVENT MERCHANDISE SPONSORSHIP
CUTTERS SPONSOR 2000 CUTTERS (25 premium)
Your branded cutters will be included in attendee swag bags. General admission attendees will receive standard cutters, while Ultra-VIP guests will receive premium versions.
LIGHTER/TORCH SPONSOR 2000 LIGHTERS (250 PREMIUM) -TAKEN
Branded lighters will be distributed to all attendees, with premium versions for Ultra-VIP guests.
FESTIVAL BAGS SPONSOR $1,500
Your logo will be featured on reusable canvas bags given to all attendees, perfect for carrying all swag and purchases throughout the event.
ASHTRAYS SPONSOR
Provide 50 branded ashtrays for use in lounges, standing tables, and entertainment spaces throughout the event in and around all smoking areas.
VENUE AND LOGISTICS
SPONSORSHIPS
INDOOR BALLROOM SPONSORÂ $5,000
Be a sponsor of the main indoor space where registration, meal ticket, and drink ticket pickups take place. This high-traffic area will feature lifestyle vendors and a 50/50 raffle.
Signage opportunities include all key areas from check-in to the festival entrance.
HOTEL SPONSOR $5,000
Sponsor a local hotel where festival attendees will receive discounted rates. Your branding will be placed at check-in, and you can provide a small branded giveaway bag (shampoo, body wash, lotion, etc.).
DINNER SPONSOR $3,000
Sponsor the main event dinner and gain high-visibility branding in the dining area, with opportunities for your logo to appear on select items such as dinnerware or napkins, as well as on dinner vouchers.
INTERACTIVE ACTIVATION SPONSORSHIP
Choose from a variety of a la carte sponsorships to customize your brand’s presence and
engage with attendees through exclusive experiences and prime visibility across the festival.
CIGAR ROLLING STATION (with Drew Estate Cigars) -TAKEN
CIGAR TYPES: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
Takeaway educational material
WHERE IS IT MADE?
Educational station
SEEDS TO SHELF
Virtual reality cigar factory tour
A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIP
Choose from a variety of a la carte sponsorships to customize your brand’s presence and
engage with attendees through exclusive experiences and prime visibility across the festival
VIP & LOUNGE SPONSORSHIP
ULTRA-VIP LOUNGE $5,oooÂ
Get your logo on railing signage, fencing, and inside the ultra-VIP lounge. Branding opportunities include plates, napkins, and other VIP lounge items. You’ll also have the option to provide a branded gift for Ultra-VIP guests.
VIP PATIO $4,oooÂ
The VIP Patio, located at the end of Aficionado Marketplace, is sectioned off from general attendees and offers prime visibility. Sponsorship includes signage on railings and digital displays, as well as tabletop branding opportunities (e.g., ashtrays or centerpieces). Signage can also be placed just outside the patio.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIP
FOOD TENT $7,5oo
Includes exterior and interior signage on the main outdoor food tent, which can accommodate up to 400 people. Located near the entertainment area, this high-traffic tent ensures maximum visibility. Your logo will also be featured on the tent itself, making it a central focal point throughout the festival.
FOOD TRUCK $4,oooÂ
Signage featuring your logo will be placed next to each food truck in attendance. All truck menus will be co-branded, and we aim to provide branded festival food trays as part of this sponsorship.
BOURBON TASTING GLASS $6,000
Sponsor the official bourbon tasting glass, distributed to all attendees. Your logo will be printed on these collectible glasses, which will be placed in every festival bag as a take-home item.
ENTERTAINMENT & EXPERIENCES
SPONSORS
ENTERTAINMENT STAGEÂ $1 0,000 – taken
Your brand will be featured on signage around the main stage, with live mentions by event hosts at least 8 times throughout the day. The stage will host various DJs and live music, drawing consistent attention.
ATHLETE/CELEBRITY SIGNING $5,ooo
Get your brand featured in the promotion of athlete/celebrity signing events, with signage at the event and inclusion in pre-festival advertising. You’ll also have the opportunity to provide a co-branded, autograph-able item for the event.
CUTTERS SPONSOR 2000 CUTTERS (25 premium)
Your branded cutters will be included in attendee swag bags. General admission attendees will receive standard cutters, while Ultra-VIP guests will receive premium versions.
LIGHTER/TORCH SPONSOR 2000 LIGHTERS (250 PREMIUM) -TAKEN
Branded lighters will be distributed to all attendees, with premium versions for Ultra-VIP guests.
FESTIVAL BAGS SPONSOR $1,500
Your logo will be featured on reusable canvas bags given to all attendees, perfect for carrying all swag and purchases throughout the event.
ASHTRAYS SPONSOR
Provide 50 branded ashtrays for use in lounges, standing tables, and entertainment spaces throughout the event in and around all smoking areas. –TAKEN
EVENT MERCHANDISE
SPONSORSHIP
VENUE AND LOGISTICS
SPONSORSHIPS
INDOOR BALLROOM SPONSORÂ $5,000
Be a sponsor of the main indoor space where registration, meal ticket, and drink ticket pickups take place. This high-traffic area will feature lifestyle vendors and a 50/50 raffle.
Signage opportunities include all key areas from check-in to the festival entrance.
HOTEL SPONSOR $5,000
Sponsor a local hotel where festival attendees will receive discounted rates. Your branding will be placed at check-in, and you can provide a small branded giveaway bag (shampoo, body wash, lotion, etc.).
DINNER SPONSOR $3,000
Sponsor the main event dinner and gain high-visibility branding in the dining area, with opportunities for your logo to appear on select items such as dinnerware or napkins, as well as on dinner vouchers.
INTERACTIVE ACTIVATION SPONSORSHIP
Choose from a variety of a la carte sponsorships to customize your brand’s presence and
engage with attendees through exclusive experiences and prime visibility across the festival.
CIGAR ROLLING STATION (with Drew Estate Cigars) -TAKEN
WHERE IS IT MADE?
Educational station
CIGAR TYPES: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
Takeaway educational material
SEEDS TO SHELF
Virtual reality cigar factory tour