Fifth Annual Food and Wine on Pine Now Accepting Sponsorships
Many Opportunities to Take Part in May 2 Event on Pine Avenue
ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA (February 2, 2015) – Food and Wine on Pine, the annual, upscale event showcasing the best food, wine, art and music in our area, will return to Pine Avenue on Anna Maria Island for the fifth year on Saturday, May 2 (with a rain date on May 3), and is now accepting sponsorships.
Attendance at the event – which features food from many area restaurants, works of local juried artists, musical acts, wines and craft beers, street performers, historical reenactments, children’s activities, a Kentucky Derby tent and more – is estimated to be 8,000.
Food and Wine on Pine sponsorships guarantees extensive exposure through inclusion in a comprehensive marketing program that involves advertising across all mediums: television, newspaper, magazines, radio, online, social media, signage, event-day collateral and sponsor VIP benefits. As such, sponsors are placed in front of thousands of potential customers and key industry leaders, reach a uniquely targeted audience and demonstrate a commitment to the community.
Sponsorship Levels of Commitment Include:
Diamond Level – Commitment Spend: $3,000 / Estimated Value: $15,000
- 15 VIP packets—each packet includes a wine glass, acrylic food tray and wine glass holder, event brochure and 30 food and beverage tickets
- Inclusion in all media (television, newspaper, select magazine, radio, select online, social media, media releases, E-blasts, area chamber newsletters, posters and flyers)
- Inclusion on the event brochure
- Inclusion on the event website
Platinum Level – Commitment Spend: $2,000 / Estimated Value: $10,000
- 10 VIP packets—each packet includes a wine glass, acrylic food tray and wine glass holder, event brochure and 30 food and beverage tickets
- Inclusion in media (newspaper, select magazine, select online, social media, media releases, E-blasts, area chamber newsletters, posters and flyers)
- Inclusion on the event brochure
- Inclusion on the event website
Gold Level – Commitment Spend: $1,000 / Estimated Value: $5,000
- 8 VIP packets—each packet includes a wine glass, acrylic food tray and wine glass holder, event brochure and 30 food and beverage tickets
- Inclusion in media (newspaper, select magazines, select online, social media, media releases, E-blasts, area chamber newsletters, posters and flyers
- Inclusion on the event brochure
- Inclusion on the event website
Silver Level – Commitment Spend: $500 / Estimated Value: $2,500
- 6 VIP packets—each packet includes a wine glass, acrylic food tray and wine glass holder, event brochure and 30 food and beverage tickets
- Inclusion in media (select magazines, select online, social media, media releases, E-blasts, area chamber newsletters, posters)
- Inclusion on the event brochure
- Inclusion on the event website
Bronze Level – Commitment Spend: $300 / Estimated Value: $1,000
- 4 VIP packets—each packet includes a wine glass, acrylic food tray and wine glass holder, event brochure and 30 food and beverage tickets
- Inclusion in select media (select online, social media, media releases, E-blasts, area chamber newsletters)
- Inclusion on the event brochure
- Inclusion on the event website
Additional sponsorships are available. The final commitment deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Caryn Hodge, event chair for Food and Wine on Pine and marketing director for the Chiles Restaurant Group, at (941) 713-3105 or [email protected]
“We are always blown away by the level of support we receive from sponsors who want to take part in Food and Wine on Pine,” said Chiles Restaurant Group Owner Ed Chiles. “The event grows in popularity year after year and we expect 2015 to be our best yet. We hope to broaden our integrated sponsorship opportunities and develop deeper partnerships with both past and new sponsors as we all serve our very special community.”
Proceeds from the event will benefit the following local non-profit organizations: The Anna Maria Island Community Center, Cultural Connections, The Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island, the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra, the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, and the Anna Maria Island Preservation Trust.
About The Chiles Restaurant Group
The Chiles Group, consisting of The Sandbar, Beachhouse and Mar Vista Restaurants, offers toes in the sand, waterfront dining, serving farm to fork and gulf to table, locally sourced menu items in spectacular settings with uncompromised customer service. All three offer unique venues for weddings and special events. With customized menu items, exceptional planners and breathtaking views, these venues are ideal for any occasion. For more information on the Chiles Group visit www.groupersandwich.com or call (941) 778-8705.
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