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!

The goal is to continuously increase this revenue so the scholarship award amount granted to CFCC is increased year after year allowing our picturesque waterfront to continue to thrive and grow in beauty, cleanliness, and culture.

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.

The spirit of the Riverfest tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and we hope to further it for many more decades to come!

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:

 

president@wilmingtonriverfest.com or sponsorship@wilmingtonriverfest.com

We look forward to your support in helping us further our efforts at preserving, protecting and beautifying our Historic Downtown Riverfront!