Sponsors are an integral part of Smokin’ on the Rio's ability to host this event and provide the level of support to the Rio Grande Valley youth that is outlined in our mission. Smokin’ on the Rio provides several opportunities for businesses/organizations to partner with Smokin’ on the Rio to make this event a great success. Smokin’ on the Rio is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is willing work with all sponsors on any cash or in-kind contributions that work to support Smokin' on the Rio and it's mission to help Rio Grande Valley youth.  We will be glad to work with your organization to provide appropriate documents for tax reporting purposes.

There are a variety of levels of sponsorship available to meet just about any level interest. Supporters get varied levels of marketing, name recognition, signage, and complimentary admission in return for their support.

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP

$25,000 and Up

• Concert Title Sponsor
• 8 premium concerts ticket
• 18 VIP Cookoff wristbands
• 18 Smokin’ sponsor shirts
• 18 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirts
• Recognition in Event Advertising (radio, television, print)
• Recognition on social media outlets
• Sponsorship Logo on website
• 1 VIP cooking team (preferred placement/jumbo spot) *
• 10 x 20 preferred vendor booth
• Client provided banners hung inside concert arena and cookoff

$10,000 and Up

• BBQ Cookoff Sponsor
• 12 premium concert tickets
• 12 VIP Cookoff wristbands
• 12 Smokin’ sponsor shirts
• 12 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirt
• Recognition in Event Advertising (radio, television, print)
• Recognition on social media outlets
• Sponsorship Logo on websit
• Sponsorship Logo on video board
• 1 cooking team (preferred placement/extra large spot) *
• 10 x 10 preferred vendor booth
• Client provided banners hung in select locations

$5,000 and Up

• BBQ Cookoff Sponsor
• 8 premium concert tickets
• 8 VIP Cookoff wristbands
• 8 Smokin’ sponsor shirts
• 8 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirts
• Logo in Event Advertising (television, print)
• Sponsorship Logo on website
• 1 cooking team *
• 10 x 10 vendor booth
• Client provided banners hung in select locations

$2,500 and Up

• 4 premium concert tickets
• 4 VIP Cookoff wristbands
• 4 Smokin’ sponsor shirts
• 4 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirts
• Sponsorship Logo on website
• 1 cooking team *
• Client provided banner hung in select locations

$1,000 and Up

• 4 VIP Cookoff wristbands
• 4 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirts
• Listing on website
• Client provided banner hung in select locations

$500 and Up

• 4 VIP Cookoff wristbands
• 4 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirts
• 4 general admission tickets for Cookoff

$250 and Up

• 2 Smokin’ souvenir t-shirts
• 2 general admission tickets for Cookoff

* Does not include jackpot entry fees if applicable. Vendor booths may not be shared and are non-transferable without prior board approval (allow 3 weeks for determination)