The Board of Trustees of The Appalachian Community Development Association (The A.C.D.A.) would like to invite you to become a sponsor of The Appalachian Festival. This year marks the 40th installment of the largest celebration of Appalachian Culture held outside of the Appalachian Region itself. The event’s scheduled to be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 8, 9 & 10, 2008 at historic Coney Island Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Since 1974, the Festival has been under the auspices of The A.C.D.A., a non-profit organization, whose purpose is to promote the educational, cultural, and social well being of the Appalachian population of Greater Cincinnati. The Appalachian Festival began in 1970 as a project of The Junior League of Cincinnati.  At least 34% of Greater Cincinnati area residents claim Appalachian roots, by being 1st, 2nd, 3rd or even 4th generation Appalachian migrants

The Appalachian Festival provides a marketplace for traditional hand-made Appalachian Crafts. It fosters a sense of pride among Appalachian Migrants in the Greater Cincinnati area and celebrates it’s rich cultural treasures.  We present the annual festival and share the revenue through a small grants program. Festival proceeds are reinvested back into the community throughout the year through school, community group and individual artisan projects promoting Appalachian Arts.  However, during the last 3 years, the organization has been unable to award any grants due to decreased projected profits.  Our event’s suffered substantial financial losses and is in considering canceling the event, unless corporations and individuals can “step up to the plate” to help continue this rich cultural tradition for Greater Cincinnati’s area residents.

During the weekend, approximately 25,000 patrons visit the festival, including 5,000 grade school children attending to learn about Appalachian Culture & Arts on Friday, May 8th.  Over 200 volunteers assist The A.C.D.A. Board of Trustees and the festival committee members with the planning and on-site coordination of the event..

Appalachian Festival Demographics

Gender: Male 39% Female 61%
Average Combined Family Income:   $80,000
Education Level: College Degree 59%  Some College 29% High School 12%
Ethnicity: Caucasian 85%  African American 8% Other 7%
Residence:  Local Patrons (within 50-mile radius) 80% Regional Patrons (outside 50-mile radius) 20%

Some of our Past & Current Supporters include

The Kroger Co.
Ohio Arts Council
Duke Energy
Shanon Rice Photography
Gordon Morioka & Associates
Cincinnati Mine Machine Co.
Cincinnati Bell Telephone
James A. Doepker & Associates
ArtWork By Mark Betcher
Antonelli College
Paula Norton Photography
Coal Operators & Associates Ameristop

Want to sponsor or donate at a level not listed?

Items needed include snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, printing services, craft supplies, paper products, office supplies, photographic printing & framing services, mobile office & golf cart rentals artists' hotel lodging, portable restrooms etc.

Donated items are tax deductible!

Appalachian Festival Sponsorship Opportunity Levels

Corporate Sponsorship Levels

River Stage Sponsor:  $10,000.00

Access to Event: Limit Passes 30      

Parking Passes: Limit 15

Stage Signage for duration of show.  Banners to be provided by sponsor, 20’ max.

Logo on the Event’s collector quality poster

1 framed collector poster and 9 collector posters

Placement of sponsor provided logo, up to 2.5” square, in event program

Recognition in announcements placed in local print and broadcast media.

Booth on site for promotional purposes, to be staffed by sponsor.

Souvenir Merchandise: 6 T-Shirts

Pickin’ Porch Sponsor:  $5,000.00

Access to Event: Limit Passes 15

Parking Passes Limit 8

Stage Signage for duration of show.  Banners to be provided by sponsor, 15’ max.

Logo on the Event’s collector quality poster

1 framed collector poster and 2 collector posters

Placement of sponsor provided logo, up to 2.0” square, in event program

Booth on site for promotional purposes, to be staffed by sponsor.

1 framed collector poster

Storytelling or Dance Stage Sponsor: $3,000.00 

Access to Event: Limit 10

Parking Pass: Limit 5

Stage Signage for duration of show.  Banners to be provided by sponsor, 10’ max.

Logo on the Event’s collector quality poster

Placement of sponsor provided logo, up to 1.5” square, in event program

1 framed collector poster

Interactive Educational Exhibit Sponsor: $3,000.00 

Access to Event: Limit 10

Parking Pass: Limit 5

Exhibit Signage for duration of show.  Banners to be provided by sponsor, 10’ max.

Logo on the Event’s collector quality poster

Placement of sponsor provided logo, up to 1.5” square, in event program

1 framed collector poster

Traditional Arts Demonstrator:  $1,000.00

Access to Event: Limit 4

Parking Pass: Limit 2

Banner placement based on availability.  Banner provided by sponsor 5’ max.

Placement of sponsor provided logo, up to 1.5” square, in event program.

Volunteer Hospitality Tent: $1,000.00

Access to Event: Limit 4

Parking Pass: Limit 2

Placement of sponsor provided banner, up to 5’ max, in volunteer/exhibitor check-in tent.

Placement of sponsor provided logo, up to 1.5” square, in event program.

Education Day Admission: $2.00 each!

Sponsor admission price for local school children to attend free of charge, on Friday. 

Sponsor may designate a receiving school or The A.C.D.A. will distribute to a local school for you!

Placement of sponsor provided banner, up to 5’ max, based on availability.

Corporate Booth Rental Only ($1500.00)
Only 10 available!