HICKORY’S OKTOBERFEST

OCTOBER 13th, 14th & 15th, 2023

FRIDAY: 5PM-11PM

(Food Vendors open at noon!)

SATURDAY: 10AM-11PM  •  SUNDAY: Noon-5PM

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Presenting Sponsor and Stage Sponsor Opportunities
Hickory’s Oktoberfest brings more than 100,000 people to Downtown Hickory in one weekend. As a sponsor, you will receive many advantages and opportunities to gain visibility for your business and/or corporate brand. Benefits vary by sponsorship level, but some opportunities include; your company’s logo on all marketing and advertising, and on banners strategically placed around the festival. Sponsors also receive a prime location in the festival area to introduce the public to their products and services, plus passes to the VIP tent at the Main Stage.

With your investment of time, energy and resources, we can create the best festival experience for our friends and neighbors. Please take a look at our goals for each area of the festival below. We appreciate your support!

For any amount over $3500, we request that a check be mailed to:

HDDA Oktoberfest
PO Box 9086
Hickory, NC 28603

For more information, please call 828-322-1121 or email us at info@downtownhickory.com.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Main Stage Sponsor Level: $10,000
6 VIP Tickets ~ Exclusive Access To VIP Tent

• Business logo featured on Oktoberfest Event Website w/ hot link
• Your business logo will be featured on Facebook & Instagram
• Printed on 150 Event Posters distributed in 4 counties
• Featured in Print Advertising 4 weeks prior to and week of Festival
• Prominent Main Stage Signage with banner provided by sponsor
• 10 x 10 Booth Space on Sponsor Row, Prime Vendor Location

German Food Tent Sponsor Level: $10,000
6 VIP Tickets ~ Exclusive Access To VIP Tent

• Business logo featured on Oktoberfest Event Website w/ hot link
• Your business logo will be featured on Facebook & Instagram
• Printed on 150 Event Posters distributed in 4 counties
• Featured in Print Advertising 4 weeks prior to and week of Festival
• Prominent Signage on tent with banner provided by sponsor
• 10 x 10 Booth Space on Sponsor Row, Prime Vendor Location

Craft Vendor Sponsor Level: $8,000
4 VIP Tickets ~ Exclusive Access To VIP Tent

• Business logo featured on Oktoberfest Event Website w/ hot link
• Your business logo will be featured on Facebook & Instagram
• Printed on 150 Event Posters distributed in 4 counties
• Featured in Print Advertising 4 weeks prior to and week of Festival
• Prominent Main Stage Signage with banner provided by sponsor
• 10 x 10 Booth Space on Sponsor Row, Prime Vendor Location

CommScope Stage Sponsor Level: $6,000
2 VIP Tickets ~ Exclusive Access To VIP Tent

• Business logo featured on Oktoberfest Event Website w/ hot link
• Your business logo will be featured on Facebook & Instagram
• Printed on 150 Event Posters distributed in 4 counties
• Featured in Print Advertising 4 weeks prior to and week of Festival
• Prominent Main Stage Signage with banner provided by sponsor
• 10 x 10 Booth Space on Sponsor Row, Prime Vendor Location

Support Hickory’s Oktoberfest! Any amount you would like to donate will be greatly appreciated.

Oktoberfest only happens with the investment of time, energy and resources from our community! And we understand everyone’s budget is different. We will appreciate any amount you wish to donate and will include your name on our Sponsor List on this website. Thank you for your support!

A THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS!

2022 STAGE SPONSORS

2022 MEDIA SPONSORS

2022 BEER GARDEN SPONSOR

NO PETS ALLOWED

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