Festival Festival 2020 of of Sponsorship TREES TREES Opportunities Celeating 30 Years Celeating 30 Years WHAT IS THE FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Festival of Trees is a four day “MEGA FESTIVAL” filled with entertainment, fun, and spectacular sights. Each year thousands of visitors enjoy this magical wonderland. Guests can enjoy the elegant Gala evening, the exciting Mistletoe Mixer, the family fun of Teddy Bear Breakfast and so many other wonderful events and activities.

Your support of the 32nd Annual Festival of Trees is vital to ensuring we can carry on this Christmas family tradition. When you sponsor the Festival you are a part of the magic while making a difference in healthcare for your family, your friends and your community. The Festival of Trees is the official start to the holiday season and the premiere event of Grande Prairie and the Peace Country.

Presenting Sponsor - SOLD Diamond ($5,000 - $9,999) (Cash $25,000+) • Logo Placement at Item or Event • Prime Projected Logo at Venue • Logo Placement on Large Screens • Prime Logo Placement at Item or Event • Logo Placement on Digital Screen • Prime Logo Placement on Signage • Special Thank You on Social Media • Prime Logo Placement on Large Screens • Logo Placement on Website • Prime Logo Placement on Digital Screen • 16 General Admission Tickets • Prime Logo Placement on Website • Name Mention on all Radio Ads Ruby ($3,000 - $4,999) • Scripted Emcee Mentions at Events • Logo Placement at Item or Event • Logo Placement on all Printed Material • Logo Placement on Large Screens • Special Thank You on Social Media • Logo Placement of Digital Screen • Pop up Banners throughout Venue • Logo Placement on Website • 40 General Admission Tickets • 12 General Admission Tickets

Executive Sponsor Sapphire ($2,000 - $2,999) (Cash $15,000-$24,999 x 2 Available) • Logo Placement at Item or Event • Projected Logo at Venue • Logo Placement on Large Screen • Logo Placement at Item or Event • Name Recognition on Website • Logo Placement on Signage • 10 General Admission Tickets • Logo Placement on Large Screens • Logo Placement on Digital Screen Pearl ($1,000 - $1,999) • Logo Placement on all Printed Material • Logo Placement on Digital Screen • Special Thank You on Social Media • Name Recognition on Website • Scripted Emcee Mentions at Events • 8 General Admission Tickets • 30 General Admission Tickets Star (Cash $500 - $999) Corporate Sponsor • Name Recognition on Digital Screen (Cash $10,000-$14,999) • Name Recognition on Website • Logo Placement at Item or Event • 6 General Admission Tickets • Logo Placement on Large Screens • Logo Placement on Digital Screen Friends (Cash $200 - $499) • Special Thank You on Social Media • Name Recognition on Digital Screen • Logo Placement on Website • Name Recognition on Website • 20 General Admission Tickets Platinum (Gift In-Kind $5,000+) • Logo Placement at Item or Event • Logo Placement on Large Screens • Logo Placement on Digital Screen • Logo Placement on Website • 16 General Admission Tickets SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Gala Evening ($12,000) Holiday Business Luncheon Holiday Barn Burner Certainly the highlight of the Festival with a ($5,000) Entertainment ($3,500) sellout crowd! This glitzy gala event will offer Host a luncheon featuring a fantastic Sponsor the live entertainment for this a silent auction, a live auction, an exquisite speaker, great food, as well as great country western themed event. Guests will meal, and live entertainment to keep guests company. This event allows businesses and enjoy the opportunity to two step and line dancing through the night. professionals to see the Festival, enjoy the dance to everyone’s favorite country classics. holiday season, and grow their knowledge. Gala Midnight Bites ($5,000) Holiday Barn Burner Food After a long night of dancing and Holiday Business Luncheon Table ($1,000 x 6) refreshments, a late night snack is what Speaker ($5,000) What’s a country gathering without food? everyone is after. The midnight snack will Sponsor the speaker for the Holiday Sponsor one or more of the food tables, have Gala guests lined up, giving everyone Business Luncheon. Give the opportunity of each boasting a unique, expertly prepared, energy to keep dancing the night away. knowledge and personal growth to all of the delicious food experience for each of the attendees. guests who attend. Gala Entertainment ($5,000) - SOLD Holiday Business Luncheon Christmas Pyjama Party Sponsor the entertainment at the highlight Table ($500) ($5,000) event of the Festival. The band will keep the Sponsor a table at the Holiday Business Host an evening event for families to enjoy dance floor packed with guests all through Luncheon and reserve eight seats for you together! Guests will enjoy food, activities, the night. and your colleagues. You will receive priority bouncy castles, and holiday movies. A great seating and will get to eat ahead of the night for families to enjoy the magic of the Gala Wine Sponsor ($5,000) crowd! holiday season together. Sponsor the table wine and have your logo on every table at the event. Your logo will Mistletoe Mixer ($5,000) - SOLD Teddy Bear Breakfast sure to be noticed by everyone, whether they Host a magical night featuring local foods ($3,000) drink red or white. and an extravaganza of music! This sellout A breakfast event for families with exclusive event is a Grande Prairie favorite, where access to the Festival. Together, families Gala Champagne ($2,500) - guests dance and mingle well into the night. decorate pancakes, visit with Santa, Sponsor the first impression of the Gala experience the magic of Festival, and many evening. Every guest that attends starts Mistletoe Mixer more fun family activities. the night off with a glass of bubbling Entertainment ($3,500) champagne. Who’s going to bring the music? Sponsoring Silver Bells Luncheon the live entertainment at this must-see ($2,000) - SOLD Designers Take-A-Bough event will ensure guests have the best time Host a very special luncheon for seniors, ($2,000) dancing the night away! allowing them to mix, mingle, and share in This event invites the designers and the holiday spirit. decorators to be the first to view the Festival. Holiday Barn Burner It includes snacks, entertainment, and a ($5,000) - SOLD AHS Holiday Staff Party special designer’s award ceremony. Help to Host a bootscootin’ night of western fun! ($2,500) celebrate all the hard work and dedication This event features expertly paired food with Personally thank our healthcare staff by that it takes to make the Festival shine! delectible drinks from local vendors. Guests sponsoring this event. This special night is at this event can two step and line dance all just for staff of Alberta Health Services to night to their favourite country songs. enjoy the Festival together. AHS Party Champagne Hour ($1,000) Sponsor the first impression of the night. Every guest that attends starts the night off with a glass of bubbling champagne.

See the sponsorship opportunities page for details on how your business will be highlighted. UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sneak Peek ($2,000) Fireplace Mainstage ($5,000) - SOLD Host the first chance for the public to view ($2,500) The mainstage comes alive with dancers, the Festival. Open from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Here the public will be able to support a singers, choirs, and musicians who transform this allows Festival goers to take a peak, patient who would not normally get a gift. the Festival into a “musical wonderland.” before the large crowds of the weekend. Patients in long term care in Mackenzie Place receive these stockings. Make Christmas Train ($5,000) Senior’s Day, Friday ($2,500) someone’s Christmas special with the gift of This special area is the perfect place to stop This unique sponsorship allows all seniors giving. and take a photo with family and friends. free admission and gives them the It is one of the first things you see as you opportunity to enjoy all the wonders of the Visit with Santa ($2,500) - SOLD enter the Festival. Embrace the nostalgia of a Festival. Santa visits the Festival each day. He listens classic Christmas and create new memories. to all those special wishes from young Hospital Appreciation Day, girls and boys and creates a picture perfect Children’s World ($3,000) Saturday ($3,000) moment, making memories that last. Children of all ages will take delight as we A day to be thankful for the hospital service present an area for special activities such as in our community and create awareness of Letters to Santa ($2,000) - SOLD crafts, cookie decorating, games and much the Hospital’s connection to the Festival. Your sponsorship will create a special place more. When you support the hospital, everyone for children to write a letter to Santa. The benefits. Foundation ensures that all of the letters are Sponsor an Activity ($500) mailed to the North Pole for Santa to read. Your business will be featured at Family Fun at the Festival, one of the special activity stations Sunday ($2,500) Grand Hall ($5,000) within Children’s World. This fun-filled day includes face painting, Welcome thousands of guests to a magical characters in costume, Santa, and enjoyment place for public gathering and wonderment. Raffle Area ($3,000) for the entire family. Enjoy Christmas cheer with your family and Every year this raffle is a big hit! The friends in (your name) Grand Hall. raffle features special items like trees, creations, quilts, toys, art, and more. There is something to win for people of all ages! Unique Sponsorship Opportunities

Christmas Market ($3,000) Teddy Bear Hospital ($3,000) Entrance Sponsor Shop for that perfect in Children of all ages can visit the Teddy Bear ($1,500) - SOLD our . The Market is a Hospital and become a doctor, care for sick Great exposure! Your logo will be front special place to find unique and creative bears, and learn about healthy living. This and centre for all guests to see as they treasures to place under your tree. play Hospital is a great way to take the enter the event. fear out of a traditionally scary setting for Lane ($3,000) children. Exit Sponsor ($1,500) When you enter the world of Gingerbread Leave a lasting impression. All guests will Lane you will smell the sweetness and see Santa’s Workshop ($3,000) view your logo as they leave the event. the splendor. These artful and tasteful Visit the one and only Santa’s Workshop delights are displayed and auctioned and learn what it is like to be one of Santa’s Volunteer Room Sponsor throughout the Festival. elves! Kids will get to build their very own ($1,000) birdhouse, toolbox, or special toy. Help build Show your support to hundreds of our Candy Shop ($3,000) the magic! treasured volunteers by sponsoring Young and old will find the favourite this room. Without the hard work and indulgence in this shop full of delectable Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides dedication of volunteers this event would treats. This sponsorship is sure sweet! ($5,000) not be possible. Sleigh Rides are one of the most anticipated Secret Shop ($3,000) parts of the Festival of Trees. This traditional Set/Site Design Sponsor A unique shop where little ones can shop winter activity will fill you with warmth and Help create the look of the festival! for presents for their family and friends. nostalgia. Sponsoring this area ensures that This is one area of the Festival that is off all Festival guests have the opportunity to Platinum Sponsorship limits to adults! Gifts in the secret shop receive a complimentary sleigh ride. Opportunities are priced from $2-$10. Become a gift in-kind sponsor for one of Santa Simulator Ride ($2,500) the following areas: Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen Rock and roll with Santa across the skies, 1. Site Rental ($3,000) - SOLD in the 3D simulator, to deliver toys to tots 2. Sound Systems Enjoy delicious holiday treats from the throughout the world. Guests will choose 3. Promotion/Publicity kitchen of Mrs. Claus! Your sponsorship from two different simulations to enjoy. 4. Set Construction allows guests to sip on her famous hot 5. Security or a calming cup of tea while Popcorn Playhouse ($2,000) 6. Site Decorating they reminisce with a friend or loved one. The Popcorn Playhouse is a great place to 7. Volunteers take a break and relax. Your sponsorship 8. Signage Miniature Treeland ($3,000) will allow guests of the Festival to find a 9. Print Adorned with nearly 100 trees that comfortable seat, fresh popcorn and a classic 10. Photography are decorated by everyone from home holiday movie on the screen. based businesses, school children and professionals. All of the trees in Miniature Coat Check ($1,500) Treeland are priced and available for Be the only sponsor to support the Grande purchase! Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation and a local school group’s fundraising efforts. The coat check is a must stop for every guest.

Please contact the Foundation Office at 780-538-7583 TREE SPONSORSHIP AND BENEFITS

LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES, RAFFLES, CHRISTMAS CREATIONS, FESTIVE TRIMS, AND WORKS OF ART Decorated Tree Donation ($900-$1,200) Trees are purchased from the Foundation as listed below: Choose a 9’ ($1,200) or 7.5’ ($900) pre lit tree and work your magic. Your tree is purchased from the GPRHF and you bring it to the 9’ Pre-lit Tree 7.5’ Pre-lit Tree Festival fully decorated or decorate it on site. Decorated tree donors receive either Pearl or Sapphire Sponsorship benefits as well as Customized advertising at Customized advertising at customized advertising at your tree. You will also receive four tickets your tree your tree to our Designer’s Take a Bough Event. Up to 4 Designer’s Up to 4 Designer’s Sponsor a Decorated Tree ($2,025) Take-a-Bough tickets Take-a-Bough tickets Are you too busy to decorate a tree but you would love to donate one? When you sponsor a decorated tree, you receive all the benefits of Sapphire Sponsorship Pearl Sponsorship Benefits Sapphire sponsorship and customized advertising at your tree. We Benefits will assign a volunteer to purchase decorations and decorate a tree 6 General Admission tickets on your behalf. 8 General Admission tickets There are a limited number of pre-decorated trees available. Tree Sponsorship Tree Sponsorship You Decorate Sponsor a Mini Tree ($50) You Decorate $900 Free for individuals and non-profit groups, and only $50 for a $1,200 business! Pick up a mini tree and decorate it according to the Tree Sponsorship guidelines. This is a fun project for families, co-workers or groups Designers Decorate For You while giving back to a great cause! Mini tree sponsors receive two $2,025 tickets to our Designer’s Take a Bough event.

There are a limited number of pre-decorated trees available. We are always looking for volunteer decorators to help us increase this number.

Tree Sponsorship and Benefits Silent Auction Packages Wine Tree ($5,000) Trees are the foundation of the Festival. Silent Auction Items offer a wide variety of Sponsor the gorgeous and architecturally Thousands of visitors come to see these sponsorship opportunities. These items are unique structure that holds an impressive magnificent works of art. on display from Gala evening until the end 250 bottles of wine. This interesting display of the Festival. The Festival of Trees Silent will catch the eye of all Festival goers. Gala Tree Sponsor Auction is one of the most unique creative ($3,200) - SOLD auctions you will see in Grande Prairie. Gala Raffle ($10,000) Sponsor the spectacular tree that catches The Gala Raffle offers a sponsorship every eye and sits front and center. The Gala Live Auction Packages opportunity unlike all the others. Receive tree is the highlight of the live auction on Live Auction items are the highlight of your company logo on all of the raffle tickets, the Gala Evening. Enjoy the benefits of Ruby the Gala Evening - trips, trees, creations, signage within the venue, draw the winning Sponsorship and customized advertising at dinner packages and more are available ticket on stage and be mentioned by the the tree. The Gala Tree is always a sight to for sponsorship. There are many levels of emcee on numerous occasions throughout behold! sponsorships available in the live auction for Gala Evening. you to choose from. Christmas Creations, Festive Trims, Gingerbreads and Wine Sponsor ($5,000) Works of Art Sponsor all the bottles on display on the Donations of these items are only limited gorgeous wine tree! The tree is beautifully by your imagination. Donations in these lit and showcases the wine in a unique way. categories must be of a minimum retail The wine will be auctioned during the Gala value of $200 (excluding Gingerbread). Evening Live Auction. Create nativity scenes, angels, wreaths, greenery and more! Please ask us about our decorating guidelines. All sponsors will receive two tickets to our Designer’s Take a Bough event. FESTIVAL OF TREES 2020 PUBLIC EVENTS TARA Centre at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB

DATES TICKETED EVENTS Thursday Nov 26, 2020 Sneak Peek 5:00pm - 8:00pm DESIGNER’S TAKE A BOUGH EVENING Friday Nov 27, 2020 Tuesday Nov 17, 2020 7:00pm - 9:00pm Seniors’ Day 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday Nov 28, 2020 GALA EVENING Hospital Appreciation Day 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday Nov 21, 2020 Sunday Nov 29, 2020 Champagne Hour 5:00pm - 6:00pm Family Fun at the Festival 12:00pm - 5:00pm Dinner, Auction & Dance 6:00pm - 1:00am

PRICES HOLIDAY BUSINESS LUNCEHON Children (3 and under) No Charge Wednesday Nov 25, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm Children (4-11 years) $5.00 Adults (12-59 years) $8.00 AHS HOLIDAY STAFF PARTY Seniors (60+ years) $6.00 Wednesday Nov 25, 2020 5:00pm-11:00pm Family Pass $22.00 (2 Adults & 3 Children) MISTLETOE MIXER Friday Nov 27, 2020 7:30pm - 11:00pm SLEIGH RIDE HOURS Friday Nov 27, 2020 12:00pm - 5:00pm HOLIDAY BARN BURNER Saturday Nov 28, 2020 12:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday Nov 28, 2020 7:30pm-11:00pm Sunday Nov 29, 2020 11:00am - 4:00pm CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY SENIORS DAY Saturday Nov 28, 2020 5:00pm - 8:00pm Friday Nov 27, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm TEDDY BEAR BREAKFAST SENIORS DAY SILVER BELLS LUNCHEON Sunday Nov 29, 2020 9:30am - 11:00am Friday Nov 27, 2020 11:00am - 1:30pm Teddy Bear Breakfast guests enjoy private access to the Festival until noon as well as access to general admission all day. FOR MORE INFORMATION

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation Chantale Doucette-Chalifoux Phone 780-538-7583 Phone 780-512-7890 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Web festivaloftreesgp.ca