Sponsors

Manhattan Irish Fest would not happen were it not for the Sponsors who so kindly give of their treasure to help out a number of worthy causes. Please patronize them.

Become a Sponsor

List of Current Sponsors

Since taking over the festival in 2005, the Irish American Society of County Will has donated over $ 70,000.00 to the Following organizations:

	Manhattan Park District Athletic Field Fund
	Manhattan Fire Department
	Manhattan Police Department
	Lincoln-Way Area High School Rugby
	IASCW Scholarship Fund
	IASCW Cultural Fund
	Manhattan Shamrocks Rugby Club

	Will County Morrigans Female Rugby Club
	King & Queen Scholarship Committee
	Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
	Manhattan Park District Scholarship Fund
	Other various groups and clubs from the Greater Manhattan Area.

Questions or concerns?	Muggsy Gallagher
	(c) 815.641.7759

Download Sponsorship Packet (.pdf)

Become a Sponsor

Entertainment Tent

Exclusive - only one sponsor

Cost: $3,000

	Official "Entertainment Tent" naming rights.
	Three 4’x3’ banners to be hung above the stage of the main tent.
	One 8’x2’ banner to be hung at base of stage.
	One 4’x3’ banner to be hung at the Manhattan baseball/softball field from April to August of this year.

	Irish Fest Web Ad with link to your web page (if available).
	Logo and tagline exposure on all Newspaper ads.
	Name and tagline exposure on All radio spots.
	Logo and tagline on minimum 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the South Suburbs.
	Verbal recognition by emcee throughout the festival
	Complimentary Deluxe VIP Package, including Admission Buttons.
	Right of first refusal for 2011.

Main Stage

Exclusive - only one sponsor

Cost: $2,500

	Official naming rights on the main stage.
	Two 4’x3’ banners to be hung above the stage of the main tent.
	One 8’x2’ banner to be hung at base of stage.
	Irish Fest Web Ad with link to your web page (if available).
	Name and brand exposure on ALL newspaper ads.
	Name exposure on ALL radio spots.
	Logo and tagline on minimum 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the South Suburbs.
	Verbal recognition by emcee throughout the festival.
	Complimentary VIP Package, including Admission Buttons.
	Right of first refusal for 2011.

Children's Area

Exclusive - only one sponsor

Cost: $2,000

	Naming rights to Manhattan Park District Program Center that will host the extensive children's activities throughout the weekend, as well as the Parade Warming Area on Saturday. .
	Two 4’x3’ banners to be under the main tent.
	One 4'x3' will be hung at the Manhattan baseball field from April to August of this year.
	Irish Fest Web Ad with link to your Web Page (if available).
	Name exposure on ALL newspaper ads.
	Name exposure on ALL radio spots.
	Logo on minimum 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the South Suburbs.
	Verbal recognition by emcee throughout the festival.
	Complimentary VIP Package, including Admission Buttons.
	Right of first refusal for 2011.

Parade

Exclusive - only one sponsor

Cost: $2,000

	Naming rights to the Manhattan Irish Fest Parade on Saturday.
	Two 4'x3' banners for the parade..
	Two 4’x3’ banners to be under the main tent.
	One 4'x3' will be hung at the Manhattan baseball field from April to August of this year.
	Irish Fest Web Ad with link to your Web Page (if available).
	Name exposure on ALL newspaper ads.
	Name exposure on ALL radio spots.
	Logo on minimum 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the South Suburbs.
	Verbal recognition by emcee throughout the festival.
	Complimentary VIP Package, including Admission Buttons.
	Right of first refusal for 2011.

Corporate Level

Cost:

$1,500

· 4’x3’ banner to be hung in the tent and at baseball/softball field from May to Labor Day and at Manhattan Fall Family Fun Night

· Business name & logo on 25’x5’ banner that will be hung in town prior to the fest and at the fest

· Irish Fest 2”x2” ad and link to your webpage (if available)

· Rotating tag line exposure on all radio ads

· Exposure on all newspaper ads

· Business name on 10,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the south suburbs

· Full page advertisement in Irish Fest Programs

· 10 fest admission buttons for your company

Corporate Level

Corporate Level

Cost:

$1,500

· 4’x3’ banner to be hung in the tent and at baseball/softball field from May to Labor Day and at Manhattan Fall Family Fun Night

· Business name & logo on 25’x5’ banner that will be hung in town prior to the fest and at the fest

· Irish Fest 2”x2” ad and link to your webpage (if available)

· Rotating tag line exposure on all radio ads

· Exposure on all newspaper ads

· Business name on 10,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the south suburbs

· Full page advertisement in Irish Fest Programs

· 10 fest admission buttons for your company

Cost: $1,500

	Business name & logo on 25’x5’ banner that will be hung in town prior to the fest and at the fest.
	Business name & logo on 25’x5’ banner that will be hung inside the main tent during the fest
	One 4’x3’ banner to be hung at the Manhattan baseball field from April to August of this year.
	Irish Fest Web Ad with link to your web page (if available).
	Name exposure on ALL newspaper ads
	Business name on 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the south suburbs.
	Verbal recognition by emcee throughout the festival.
	Complimentary VIP Package, including Admission Buttons.

Fiddle Level

Cost: $1,000

	Business name & logo on 25’x5’ banner that will be hung in town prior to the fest and at the fest
	Business name & logo on 25’x5’ banner that will be hung inside the main tent during the fest
	One 4’x3’ banner will be hung at the Manhattan baseball field from April to August of this year.
	Irish Fest Web Ad with link to your Web Page (if available).
	Name Exposure on all newspaper ads
	Business name on 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the south suburbs
	15 Complimentary admission buttons for all events the entire weekend

Blarney Level

Cost: $500

· 4’x3’ banner to be hung in the tent and at baseball/softball field from May to Labor Day and at Manhattan Fall Family Fun Night

· Name and link to your webpage on Irish Fest website (if available)

· Business name on 10,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the south suburbs

· 1/2 page advertisement in Irish Fest Programs

· 5 fest admission buttons for your company

	One 4'x3' banner that will be hung inside the main tent during the festival.
	One 4’x3’ banner will be hung at the Manhattan baseball field from April to August of this year.
	Name and link to your web page on the Irish Fest Website (if available).
	Business name on 5,000 flyers and 1,000 posters to be distributed in the south suburbs.
	10 Complimentary admission buttons for all events the entire weekend

Kilt Level

Cost: $250

	Name and link to your web page on the Irish Fest Website (if available).
	Name in Thank You newspaper ad following the festival.
	Name in Thank You ad in the Irish American Society of County Will Newsletter.
	5 Complimentary admission buttons for all events the entire weekend

Shamrock Level

Cost: $100

	Name and link to your web page on the Irish Fest Website (if available).
	Name in Thank You newspaper ad following the festival.
	Name in Thank You ad in the Irish American Society of County Will Newsletter.
	2 Complimentary admission buttons for all events the entire weekend.

Donation

A donation to the Manhattan Irish Fest is always appreciated.

Downloads Available:
	Sponsorship Packet (.pdf)		Get Adobe Acrobat Reader