Sponsor

2023 Sponsorship Options

What’s better than barbecue? The people you share it with!

We’re passing the plate at this year’s Smokin’ in the Pines to benefit First Tee - Sandhills. A cooking competition with a heaping side of community, the event aims to support local youth development through First Tee programs. Ready to Get Involved? Contact us at smokininthepines@gmail.com or (910) 986-2032 to become an event sponsor in 2023!

Grand Champion $5,000 | Chicken & Ribs $5,000 Pork & Brisket $5,000

  • Premium Business Name/Logo placement and recognition throughout all exposure opportunities of the event.
  • Opportunity to Announce Winners of the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and top 5 overall placement.
  • Invitation for 6 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • One (1) Vendor booth at the event, if applicable

People’s Choice Award $1,000

  • Business Name/Logo placement in conjunction with People’s Choice Award program including judges sheets, raffle tickets, program promotion
  • Opportunity to Announce Winner of the People’s Choice Award
  • Invitation for 2 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • One (1) Vendor booth at the event, if applicable

Powered By Sponsor $7,500

  • Premium Business Name/Logo placement and recognition throughout all exposure opportunities of the event.
  • Opportunity to Announce Entertainment/Acts during event and any PSA
  • Invitation for 6 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • One (1) Vendor booth at the event, if applicable

Entertainment & Awards Sponsor $2,500

  • Business Name/Logo placement in conjunction with promotion of the Entertainment/Acts leading up to day of event.
  • Business Name/Logo placement in conjunction with Entertainment & Awards Stage
  • Invitation for 4 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • One (1) Vendor booth at the event, if applicable

Community/Patron Sponsor $2,500

  • Business Name/Logo placement in conjunction with promotion of event to the greater Sandhills community.
  • Ownership of tag line “Thanks to XYZ Partner, patrons are invited to watch this KCBS event free of charge”
  • Business Name/Logo placement in conjunction with patron welcome signage, and key directional signage within event property
  • Invitation for 4 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • One (1) Vendor booth at the event, if applicable

Volunteer Sponsor $1,750

  • Logo Placement on all volunteer promotions, apparel and signage leading up to and during the day of the event
  • Invitation for 2 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • Business Name/Logo placement in overall event marketing collateral

Parking Sponsor $1,000

  • Logo Placement on all parking/directional signage day of the event including sponsor, competitor, handicap and public parking
  • Invitation for 2 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • Name/Logo placement in overall event marketing collateral

Ecology Sponsor $1,000

  • Logo Placement on all ecology signage day of the event including public restrooms, and trash and recycling stations
  • Invitation for 2 guest to Private Dinner the night before event
  • Business Name/Logo placement in overall event marketing collateral

Ready to Get Involved? Contact us at smokininthepines@gmail.com or (910) 986-2032 to become an event sponsor in 2023!

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