The Big Stir Festival is a one-day event that celebrates the culinary arts and the women who make them happen. The festival will feature demonstrations, tastings, and educational opportunities for all ages. Proceeds from the festival will benefit Les Dames d’Escoffier Colorado Chapter, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships and other educational opportunities to women in the hospitality industry.
The festival is a unique opportunity to reach a target audience who is passionate about food, beverage, and hospitality. As a non-profit event, your company can be assured your financial support is going to support hardworking women and their teams. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels and can be modified to meet your marketing and business goals.
Join us in celebrating women who are truly making a difference in food, beverage, and hospitality. With our annual Les Dames d’Escoffier Leadership Awards, we honor women who are change-makers via their philanthropic, inclusive, educational, and environmental efforts. Awards include Chef Leader, Bartender/Mixologist Leader, Sommelier Leader, and Community Leader to name just a few
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Culinary or Beverage Sponsor: $5,000 + 400 Tastes
$5,000 + 400 Tastes
- Branded scholarship for one recipient that bears your company name
- Opportunity to welcome guests at VIP reception
Marketing:
- Sponsor recognition in all marketing materials and signage
- Logo inclusion on wristbands/credentials
- Ad in digital program
- QR code on table sign with link to your site
- Dedicated email to all LDEI CO members (Example: Mother’s Day Brunch, Summer events, etc.) and inclusion in festival thank you email to attendees
- Five targeted social media posts
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all press releases and media opportunities
Event exposure and hospitality:
- Six VIP tickets
- 10 Festival GA tickets
- Two passes for working staff
First right of refusal for 2025
VIP Culinary & Beverage Sponsor: $3,000 + 175 Tastes
$3,000 + 175 Tastes
- Branded sponsorship of one of the LDEI Colorado Leadership Awards bearing your company name
Marketing:
- Title recognition of the VIP Reception OR Opportunity to host branded lounge area in the upper level of the festival for your clients and guests (up to 20)
- VIP level logo inclusion in all marketing materials
- Ad in digital program
- QR code on table sign with link to your site
- Dedicated email to all LDEI CO members (Example: Mother’s Day Brunch, Summer events, etc) and inclusion in festival thank you email to attendees
- Two targeted social media posts
Event exposure and hospitality:
- Four VIP tickets
- Eight festival GA tickets
- Two passes for working staff
Gold Sponsor: $2,500 + 400 Tastes
$2,500 + 400 Tastes
- Branded sponsorship of one of the LDEI Colorado Leadership Awards bearing your company name
Marketing:
- Gold level logo inclusion in all marketing materials
- Ad in digital program
- QR code on table sign with link to your site
- Dedicated email to all LDEI CO members (Example: Mother’s Day Brunch, Summer events, etc) and inclusion in festival thank you email to attendees
- Two targeted social media posts
Event exposure and hospitality:
- Four VIP tickets
- Six festival GA tickets
- Two passes for working staff
Silver Culinary or Beverage Sponsor: $1,000 + 400 Tastes
$1,000 + 400 Tastes
Marketing:
- Silver level logo inclusion in all marketing materials
- Ad in digital program
- Dedicated email to all LDEI CO members
- One targeted social media post
Event exposure and hospitality:
- Two VIP tickets
- Two festival GA tickets
- Two passes for working staff
Patron: $1,000
$1,000
- Logo inclusion in all marketing materials
- Two VIP tickets + Four GA tickets
Premium: $500
$500
- Name listed in all marketing materials
- Two VIP tickets + Two GA tickets
Friends of LDEI: $250
$250
- Listing in the event program
- Two GA tickets
Beverage Stations
Friend: $350 + 400 Tastes
$350 + 400 Tastes for Guests
- Two passes for working staff
Premium: $500 + 400 Tastes
$500 + 400 Tastes for Guests
- Premium Placement
- Name listed in all marketing materials
- Two passes for working staff
Culinary Tables
Friend: $0 + 400 Tastes
$0 + 400 Tastes for Guests
- Two passes for working staff
Premium: $100 + 400 Tastes
$100 + 400 Tastes for Guests
- Premium Placement
- Name listed in all marketing materials
- Two passes for working staff