Balloons Over Paradise: April 10

Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
The fourth annual event is returning to the Paradise Coast with all the excitement and spectacle as in previous years! This community event is
designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents and support the local economy by bringing thousands of tourists from across the state
and around the country. An added benefit is that all proceeds from the event go to support local charities in the Southwest Florida region.
Last year’s event drew upwards of 25,000 spectators throughout the weekend as 50 breathtaking hot air balloons put on a spectacle for the eyes
as soothing orchestral sounds resonated in the morning sky.
This year’s signature event will take place April 10th through 12th, 2015
This year, guests will immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and grandeur created as over 60 balloons take to the sky in the morning. Once
the balloons have lifted off from the field and are aloft canvassing the sky in a show of shapes and colors, the grounds will then be transformed
into a polo field to host a world class Polo exhibition during both Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
The weekend will be filled with family friendly activities to support our community involvement, from regional artisans displaying their works of
art, to a classic car show and Native American cultural exhibits, as well as esteemed pilots & crew being available throughout the festival for the
children to discover the fantasy of flight! There surely will be something for everyone at this event, regardless of your age!
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is requesting valued business partners and esteemed community leaders like you to champion this incredible
show in support of our SW Florida community. Sponsoring of this event will be an exceptional marketing opportunity with the prospect of
bringing brand new visitors to the area for a long weekend. Also, by backing this event, sponsors will strengthen their own image while
promoting their brand identity at a unique festival that will promote all that our region has to offer.
Looking forward to working with you,
Jim Gibson
Jim Gibson I Director of Marketing
SEMINOLE CASINO HOTEL IMMOKALEE
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
Events:
 Hot Air Balloon Race
Mass Ascension
Tethered Balloon Rides
Dawn Balloon Glows
 Polo Matches
 Classic Car Show
 Arts & Crafts Show
 Native American Village
Storytelling
Archery
Patchwork & Beadwork
Woodworking demonstrations
Fry bread tasting
Native American Crafts
 Alligator Wrestling Show
 Kids Experience
Carnival Games
Jump Houses
Crafts
Education on Hot Air Ballooning
 Food Trucks & Beverage Stands
 Retail Vendors
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
Sponsorships Opportunities
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$25,000
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 TV & Radio
 Out of Home
 Print
 Website & Social Media
Banner Placement - banner placement at event site on the following locations:
 Grounds (Primary Sponsor provides)
 Hot Air Balloon Envelope (Event provides)
Your company logo prominently placed on the outside of a hot air balloon envelope
Race Participation
 Four (4) Crew Participants
Become part of the action as you join the crew in the actual race while riding along with one of the balloon pilots.
Participants must sign waivers, flight is not guaranteed – entirely dependent on weather and safety conditions.
Hospitality
 Forty (40) VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
 Ten (10) Tickets to Friday Night’s Pilot Welcome Dinner
Meet & greet the pilots, crew and officials
 Ten (10) Tickets to Saturday Night’s Polo Player’s/Balloonist’s Dinner Party
Meet & greet/Autographs with the polo player’s
Exclusivity
 One Presenting Sponsor Opportunity
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
POLO TOURNAMENT TEAM SPONSOR
Branding-company logo included in the following:
 Logo on team’s polo shirts (production handled by Event)
 1 full page ad in Polo event magazine
 Inclusion in Press Conference & PR Materials
 Opportunity to donate a trophy
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 TV & Radio
 Out of Home
 Print
 Website & Social Media
Banner Placement - banner placement at event site on the following locations:
 Grounds (Polo Tournament Team Sponsor provides)
 Court Side (Polo Tournament Team Sponsor provides)
Entitled to two (2) banners on the edge of the playing field
Hospitality
 Twenty (20) VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
 Fifteen (15) VIP Tickets per tournament day (total thirty)
Additional tickets may be purchases at a discounted rate
 Ten (10) Tickets to Saturday Night’s Polo Player’s/Balloonist’s Dinner Party
Meet & greet/Autographs with the polo player’s
Exclusivity
 Only Polo Team Sponsor in your business category
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
$15,000
BALLOON RACE SPONSOR
$10,000
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 Print
 Website & Social Media
Banner Placement - banner placement at event site on the following locations:
 Grounds (Balloon Race Sponsor provides)
 Balloon Envelope (Event provides)
Your company logo prominently placed on the outside of a hot air balloon envelope
Race Participation
 One (1) Crew Participant
Become part of the action as you join the crew in the actual race while riding along with one of the balloon pilots.
Participant must sign waiver, flight is not guaranteed – entirely dependent on weather and safety conditions.
Hospitality
 Ten (10) VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
 Four (4) Tickets to Friday Night’s Pilot Welcome Dinner
Meet & greet the pilots, crew and officials
 Six (6) Tickets to Saturday Night’s Polo Player’s/Balloonist’s Dinner Party
Meet & greet/Autographs with the polo player’s
ANNUAL BALLOON RACE SPONSOR
Provided to sponsors in their Second, Third or Fourth Annual Balloon Race Sponsorship
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
$5,000
POLO TOURNAMENT TEAM CO-SPONSOR
Branding-company logo or name included in the following:
 Logo (imprint or embroidery) on the sleeves of the player’s shirts
 Mention in Polo event magazine
 Opportunity to purchase ad in event magazine at discounted rate
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 Print
 Website & Social Media
Hospitality
 Ten (10) VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
 Four (4) VIP Tickets per tournament day (total eight)
Additional tickets may be purchases at a discounted rate
 Four (4) Tickets to Saturday Night’s Polo Player’s/Balloonist’s Dinner Party
Meet & greet/Autographs with the polo player’s
Exclusivity
 Only Polo Team Co-Sponsor in your business category
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
$5,000
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
$2,500
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 Print
 Website
Banner Placement - banner placement on site in the following locations
 Grounds (Supporting Sponsor provides)
 Balloon Basket (Event provides)
Your company logo placed on the basket of a hot air balloon
Hospitality
 Twelve (12) VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
VIP SPONSOR
$1,000
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 Website
Banner Placement - banner placement on site in the following locations
 Grounds (VIP Sponsor provides)
 Balloon Basket (Event provides)
Your logo placed on the basket of a Hot Air Balloon
Hospitality
 Six (6) VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
Product Opportunities
PRODUCT SPONSOR
$10,000
Category Exclusivity
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on the following mediums:
 Print
 Website & Social Media
Banner Placement – banner placement on site in the following locations
 Grounds (Product sponsor) provides
Promotional Space
 Primary Locations during both days of event
POLO TEAM HELMET SPONSOR
$1,000
 Branding logo on ONE team’s helmets
Category Exclusivity
CORPORATE-OWNED BALLOONS
$1,000
 Your company-owned branded hot air balloon; your balloon team may participate in the race
Media Day participation (Friday, April 10)
POLO TEAM FIELD BANNER
$500
20 foot x 4 foot banner displayed on the boards of the playing field during both matches (Sponsor provides)
VENDOR
$500
Promotional Space
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Electrical, waste services and tents are an additional charge
PRESENTATION BOOTHS
$250
Promotional Space
Electrical, waste services and rentals are an additional charge
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
Partner Opportunities
MEDIA
TRADE
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on corresponding mediums:
 Print
 Website
Banner Placement - banner placement on site in the following locations
 Grounds (Partner provides)
Promotional Opportunities
Race Participation
 Crew Participants
Become part of the action as you join the crew in the actual race while riding along with one of the balloon pilots.
Participants must sign waivers, flight is not guaranteed – entirely dependent on weather and safety conditions.
Hospitality
 VIP Experience Tickets (based on amount of trade)
Indulge at the event with covered seating and complimentary food & beverage
HOSPITALITY
TRADE
Advertising - company logo included in event advertising on corresponding mediums:
 Print
 Website with booking link
Hospitality
 VIP Experience Tickets
Indulge at the event with two (2) VIP tickets per guestroom night in our covered VIP seating with complimentary food &
beverage throughout the weekend. Additional tickets can be negotiated for weekend packaging opportunities.
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015
CONTACTS
JIM GIBSON
Director of Marketing
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 South First Street | Immokalee, Florida 34142
http://www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
E-mail: Jim.Gibson@stofgaming.com
Office: 239.658.7640
Cell: 239.253.4649
Fax: 239.658.0181
KEITH GLENNON
Special Events Manager
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 South First Street | Immokalee, Florida 34142
http://www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
E-mail: Keith.Glennon@stofgaming.com
Office: 239.842.5053
Cell: 239.288.1653
Fax: 239.658.0181
CATHY BAKER
Advertising & PR Manager
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 South First Street | Immokalee, Florida 34142
http://www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
E-mail: Cathy.Baker@stofgaming.com
Office: 239.658-7541
Cell: 239.503.4277
Fax: 239.658.0181
Balloons Over Paradise: April 10-12, 2015