Sponsors and Exhibitors
Interested in joining us as a sponsor, non-sponsoring vendor
or exhibitor? Please contact us for more information.
Join us at the Morro Bay Bird Festival, where nature, wildlife, and bird enthusiasts gather on the stunning Central Coast of California.
By becoming a sponsor, you can showcase your company or group to our audience.
Various sponsorship levels offer different benefits. All sponsors receive a website link under the Sponsors tab, social media recognition, logo display at the convention center, and invitations to our receptions. Higher-tier sponsors may get a booth at the Bazaar, increased website and merchandise visibility, as well as passes to festival activities.
General Sponsors can provide cash donations, while In-Kind Sponsors can donate goods, food items, advertising space, or services. Your sponsorship, at any level, is greatly appreciated. For more information, please click on the "Contact Us" button.
Let Us Give Your Company or Group The Spotlight It Deserves!
BECOME A SPONSOR
Our various sponsorship tiers offer different exciting perks! Take advantage of having your website linked on Our Sponsors page and shout outs on social media. Showcase your logo at the convention center and enjoy exclusive invites to our receptions. Our top-tier sponsors will get a booth at the bazaar, prime real estate on our website, speaking opportunities, festival merch like snazzy hats, plus all-access passes to the festival fun.
GENERAL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
View levels in a pdf file: General Sponsor Levels
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| BENEFIT | Peregrine Falcon | Yellow-billed Magpie | Surfbird | Snowy Plover |
| $5,000+ | $3000+ | $1000+ | $500+ | |
| Logo placement on our Sponsors page on Festival website with link | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Logo on Festival Banners at Convention Headquarters | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Table Space in Exhibit Hall | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Official Festival Sponsor Hat(s) | √ x 2 | √ x 2 | √ x 1 | |
| Premium Location in Exhibit Hall | √ | √ | √ | |
| Complimentary Festival Tee Shirt(s) | √ x 2 | √ x 2 | √ x 1 | |
| Complimentary Ticket(s) to Keynote Speaker Event | √ x 2 | √ x 2 | √ x 1 | |
| Logo Recognition at Keynote Speaker Event | √ | √ | ||
| Logo on Pre-Festival Advertisements | √ | √ | ||
| Participation in Friday’s Opening Press Event | √ | √ | ||
| Social Media Posts Advertising Your Organization | √ x 2 | √ x 1 | ||
| Complimentary Registration(s) for Festival | √ x 2 | √ x 1 | ||
| Thursday BBQ with Featured Guests & Festival Leader Team | √ x 2 | √ x 2 | ||
| Insert Promotional Items in Registration Packets | √ | |||
| Logo Recognition on Select Festival Print Materials | √ | |||
| Podium Participation at Keynote Speaker Event | √ |
Dave Lawrence, Local Photographer
EXHIBITOR/VENDOR
An Exhibitor/Vendor is a person or organization that "rents" space for a booth at the Festival Bazaar. The rental space price is set based on whether the Exhibitor/Vendor is "for profit" or non-profit.
Display Board Thanking Donors
IN-KIND SPONSOR
An In-Kind sponsor makes a non-financial contribution to the Festival; such as a pair of binoculars by an optics company, Free advertising space, Donation of goods and services, Large discounts on goods for the festival. In-Kind Sponsors receive recognition in media, website and banners at the Festival.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Community supporters are local businesses that provide Festival attendees and staff with discounts during the course of the Festival. These Community Supporters receive recognition in media, website and banners at the Festival. Posters/flyers will be provided to welcome birders to your business.