Wilmington’s Riverfest
For over 30 years, Wilmington’s Riverfest has boasted craft vendors, concessions, booths, a children’s play area, entertainment on various stages, Saturday night fireworks, and many other events. On the first full weekend of October each year, the Riverfest draws nearly a quarter-million people to downtown Wilmington, NC for a free fun-filled two days!
For as delightful as the festival is, the end result is one of the most rewarding gifts; we, the Riverfest committee, award scholarships for marine-related studies to Cape Fear Community College. We also donate to the Cape Fear River Watch. Through the sponsorships and donations from community businesses and organizations, the economic impact of the Riverfest for historic downtown Wilmington has been estimated at over 3 million dollars!
Above everything, the greatest thing stemming from this miracle called Riverfest is the people that come together as one to make it all happen. Our committee is one that is united in celebrating our heritage and the beautiful Cape Fear River.
Sponsorship Levels
The Elite Cape Fear River Package
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo prominently place on the commemorative Riverfest T-Shirt
Sponsor logo on television commercials
Your logo in any print ads produced and the Official Thank you ad run in the Star-News
Your business mentioned in all radio spots
Continuous mentions on all social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) during the festival
3-10X10 booth spaces in the center of the festival, for prime visibility
4 tickets to the Miss Riverfest Pageant
Sponsorship Amount
$10,000.00


The Premier Battleship Package
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo on the commemorative Riverfest T-Shirt
Logo on television commercials
Your business mentioned in radio spots
Your logo in any print ads produced and the Official Thank you ad run in the Star-News
Continuous mentions on all social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) during the festival
2 10X10 spaces in a prime location
2 tickets to the Miss Riverfest Pageant
Sponsorship Amount
$7,500.00


The Prime Waterfront Package
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo on the commemorative Riverfest T-Shirt
Logo on television commercials
Your business mentioned in radio spots
Your logo in any print ads produced and the Official Thank you ad run in the Star-News
Continuous mentions on all social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) during the festival
1 10X10 booth space in a prime location
2 Tickets to Miss Riverfest Pageant
Sponsorship Amount
$5,000.00


Fireworks Sponsor
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo on the commemorative Riverfest T-Shirt
Your logo in any print ads produced and the Official Thank you ad run in the Star-News
Social Media mentions during the fireworks on Facebook Twitter and Instagram
Sponsorship Amount
$2,500.00
Art Contest sponsor and/or Kid Zone Sponsor
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo on the commemorative Riverfest T-Shirt
Your Banner in the display tent during the festival. (You Provide)
Mentions on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter)
Sponsorship Amount
$1,000.00
Sponsorship Packages can be customized to fit special needs. Please contact us with any questions at: