After the tremendous success of our first two events in 2006 and 2007, it is plain to see the buzz and community interest generated by the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival.  Bemidji and the entire region have dragon boat fever!

The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bemidji Rotary Club have teamed up again to bring the fun and excitement of dragon boat racing to Lake Bemidji.  Along with the dragon boat races, the waterfront will be the setting for music, food, beverages, and many other family activities.  It’s coming the weekend of August 1-2, 2008.

There are only a handful of sponsorship opportunities remaining, so if you would like your business or organization to be recognized as a sponsor/supporter of this growing event, we would love to hear from you!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

TITLE SPONSOR:  (SOLD)  Includes: • Name in title of event as “presented by”. • Logo/name in all marketing materials and advertisements. • Name in all banners with event title as “presented by” • PA mentions during event • Two 4 x 8 banners on site at festival grounds (banner provided by sponsor) • Complimentary registration for one team ($750 value) • Complimentary booth on festival grounds (optional)

MAJOR SPONSOR:  (LIMITED # REMAIN) Includes: • Logo or name in all brochures • Logo or name in 25% of all radio and television ads • PA mentions during event. • One 4 x 8 banners on site at festival grounds (banner provided by sponsor) • Complimentary registration for one team ($750 value)

All 2007 sponsors will have first right of refusal on 2008 sponsorships.  Likewise, renewing and new sponsors for 2008 will have first right of refusal in 2009.  Again in 2008, Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival will be heavily promoted throughout Northern Minnesota.  By becoming a sponsor you will gain great exposure and be linked as one that helped ensure the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival continues to grow and be an exciting annual event for our region.  Last and certainly not least, all proceeds go to benefit the Bemidji community thanks to the Bemidji Rotary Club and Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce who have partnered to bring the event here.  To secure your 2008 Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival sponsorship, contact the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce at (218) 444-3541. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first serve basis so call today!