Wilmington’s Riverfest
For forty plus years, Wilmington’s Riverfest has boasted craft vendors, concessions, booths, a children’s play area, entertainment on various stages, Saturday night fireworks, an exciting acrobatic BMX Bike Show and many other events. On the first full weekend of October each year, Riverfest draws over 50,000 – 75,000 people to downtown Wilmington, NC for a free fun-filled two days!
For as delightful as the festival is, the most rewarding part for the Riverfest committee is that we award scholarships for marine related studies to Cape Fear Community College, donate to the Cape Fear River Watch, and give a scholarship to North Carolina Riverfest Queen and Teen Pageants.
Through the sponsorships and donations from community businesses and organizations, the economic impact of 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 Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River Watch can continue 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 are 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!
The Wilmington Riverfest looks forward to building a strong partnership with you, which will enable us to fulfill the hopes and dreams of our community. We welcome any comments or questions regarding the details of your sponsorship and look forward to forming a mutually beneficial partnership. Please mail your commitment regardless of how big or small.
Please follow our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wilmingtonriverfest), Instagram (@wilmingtonriverfest) or Twitter (@ilmriverfest) social media pages for the latest updates!
We would like to receive sponsorship commitments by August 15, 2023, which will allow us to have time to have logos printed on the T-Shirts.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of the Wilmington Riverfest.
Roderick Bell -Riverfest President
Sponsorship Levels
Riverfest Diamond Elite Sponsor
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo prominently placed 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 Encore Magazine
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
Sponsorship Amount
$8,500.00


Riverfest Platinum Sponsor
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 Encore Magazine
Continuous mentions on all social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) during the festival
2 – 10 X 10 spaces in a prime location
Sponsorship Amount
$7,000.00


Riverfest Gold Sponsor
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Your logo on the commemorative Riverfest T-Shirt
Your business mentioned in radio spots
Your logo in any print ads produced and the Official Thank you ad run in the Encore Magazine
Continuous mentions on all social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) during the festival
1 10X10 booth space in a prime location
Sponsorship Amount
$6,000.00


Riverfest Silver 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 Encore Magazine
Social Media mentions during the fireworks on Facebook Twitter and Instagram
Sponsorship Amount
$4,000.00
Riverfest Bronze 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
$2,000.00
Principle Donation
Your logo on our website from September 1st thru June 30th
Mentions on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter)
Acknowledgements at Wilmington Riverfest Kick-Off
Sponsorship Amount
$500.00
Sponsorship Packages can be customized to fit special needs. Please contact us with any questions at: