Sponsorship Packet

2010 Downtown In Oz Festival Downtown In Oz The Downtown In Oz Festival celebrates the family-oriented classic of The Wizard of Oz and its amazing cast of characters is the 71st anniversary of the movie classic and millions across the country will enjoy the wonder of Oz again and again. This year, Downtown Poplar Bluff will host the festival in The Black River Coliseum and will be home to many events and activities which are sure to be fun for the whole family. On October 16, 2010 at 9am, onlookers will enjoy the Downtown In Oz Parade as it winds its way through Downtown, complete with parade floats decorated in the Wizard Of Oz theme. At 10am the festival begins with many activities including the Wicked Witch cackling contest, costume contests, youth functions, the Emerald City Pageant, and the popular Oz Idol singing contest. Oz fans will enjoy cleverly arranged interactions with various booths including local vendors and businesses, crafts, food and drink concessions, Oz merchandise, activities, health and safety, and many more. Show off your business at the Downtown In Oz Festival. For more information, please call Joe Clark at (573)

2010 Festival Events EVENTS BY CATEGORIES PARADE Theme-based parade floats with awards for: - Overall Best Wizard of Oz spirit including costumes - Best Float - Best Youth Entry - Best Musical Display - Originality and Creativity MUSICAL EVENTS Oz Idol – singing contests Over The Rainbow Wizard Karaoke SPECIALTY AND FAMILY EVENTS Costume contest – wear your costume and compete in the categories of characters from the movie Wicked Witch cackling contest YOUTH EVENTS Art competition Munchkin Parade In The Park Lollipop Guild Costume Awards Meet The Wizard Stuff The Scarecrow Oz Family recognitions EMERALD CITY PAGEANT Pageant for all ages including Baby Oz through Miss Downtown Poplar Bluff SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES Parade Musical Events Specialty Events Youth Events Family Activities Emerald City Pageant

2010 Downtown In Oz Festival Please review the sponsorship options below: Presenting Festival Sponsor (Donation of $500 and up) Named as a major sponsor Stage announcements Company logo placed on events page of Logo placement on promotional materials including flyers, posters, promotional items if not already printed Free premium festival sponsor booth space and parade float entry Place your banner at the event Gold Festival Sponsor (Donation of $250) Stage announcements Company logo placed on events page of Logo placement on promotional materials including flyers, posters, promotional items if not already printed Free festival sponsor booth space and parade float entry Place your banner at the event Silver Festival Sponsor (Donation of $100) Company name placed on the events page of Free festival sponsor booth space and parade float entry Place your banner at the event Festival Friends (Donation of $50) Company will receive a free booth space and parade float entry Company name will be listed the events page of In-Kind Services or Donations For donating items or time to a special event, your company will be recognized by placing the company name on promotional materials where applicable and/or the company may receive the amenities of a package rate depending on the monetary value of the donation

Corporate Sponsorship Program Donation of $1000 and up Named as a major Corporate Sponsor Corporate Sponsor Representative (from your company) included to make stage announcements about your business at the Downtown In Oz Festival Company logo placed on events page of Logo placement on promotional materials including flyers, posters, promotional items, (if not already printed) Free premium festival sponsor booth space Free premium parade float entry (entry deadline June 5) Place multiple banners or multiple displays at the event PLATINUM CORPORATE SPONSOR UPGRADE Option 1 $500 Upgrade (Total Corporate Sponsorship $1500). Upgrade includes Corporate Sponsor logo on Downtown In Oz poster. distributed at throughout Southeast Missouri. Major Corporate Sponsor announcements at the event and on Radio promotions (applies to cash donations only) Your Corporate Sponsorship will be industry exclusive – meaning no other business of your type will be considered as a Corporate Sponsor.

Sponsorship Application Company Name: ___________________________________________________ Contact Person: ___________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: __________ Zip: ___________ Phone Number: ________________________ Fax: _______________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Company Website URL: ____________________________________________ Services Provided: I would like to sponsor the Downtown In Oz Festival in the following way: CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP / Contribution Amount: ________________ PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP / Contribution Amount: ___________________ GOLD SPONSORSHIP / Contribution Amount: ________________ SILVER SPONSORSHIP / Contribution Amount: ___________________ FRIEND SPONSORSHIP / Contribution Amount: ___________________ If it is necessary to cancel the festival due to excessive rain or inclement weather all sponsorships will be applied to next years Downtown In Oz Festival. Method of Payment: Please make all checks payable to DOWNTOWN IN OZ. The sponsorship payment must be received prior to the actual event. Cash donations are tax deductible. Signature of Authorizing Individual __________________________________ Mail the completed form to: OR FAX TO: Community Development Corporation CDC Attn: Downtown In Oz c/o Adkins Chiropractic 805 West Pine Street Poplar Bluff MO Items needed for Corporate, Presenting and Gold Sponsorships: A vector version of the company logo must be sent (if unavailable from your companys website) to to be printed on promotional materials. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact: Joe Clark at (573) or