Why Become a Sponsor?

Stokin the Fire BBQ Festival is a Signature event for Sloss Furnaces and sponsors for years to come. Cash Sponsorhsips are used to cover the costs of the event which allow:

• The proceeds from the gate and entry fees to be applied to Sloss Furnaces Foundation.
• The annual growth of the event in attendance, attractions, and fundraising.
• Increased traffic and visibility to Sloss Furnaces not only for the event, but for the purposes of education, metal arts, and historical preservation.
• Greater Attendance, Visibility and Attractiveness of the event to Sponsors and BBQ enthusiasts.
• Fun for the whole family.
• BBQ events attractive equally to both males and females, of all age levels. A tradition, a passion of the South.
• Perfect for product introductions and sampling, food, sports and entertainment marketing and promotions.
• Multi-year commitment preferences to be given to top level sponsors.

Sponsorship Levels

Pig-Iron Sponsor - Total Investment: $2,500
• Listing in event program
• Logo on staff and volunteer event t-shirts
• Listing on Sloss Furnaces website
• Inclusion of logo on banners and on-site signage
• 20 X 15 amateur cook team site
• 10 tickets to the event
• A total of 2 VIP passes and preferred parking passes

Burnin’ Bronze Sponsor - Total Investment: $5,000
• Benefits listed above
• Opportunity to add hyperlink to your listing on our website to promote traffic to your site
• Opportunity to contribute company information, coupons, etc. to BBQ prize packages
• A total of 15 tickets to the event
• A total of 4 VIP passes and preferred parking passes

Sizzlin’ Silver Sponsor - Total Investment: $10,000
• Benefits listed above
• Whenever possible, logo in event advertising
• Opportunity to display company banners on site
• Multi-year preference as event silver sponsor
• A total of 25 tickets to the event, 8 VIP passes and preferred parking passes.

Grillin’ Gold Sponsors - Total investment: $25,000
Choice of venue sponsorships: Backyard Grillers Amateur BBQ or Rib-Ticklin’ Kids Area
• Benefits listed above
• Logo on event signage and banners at venue (Backyard Grillers or Rib-Ticklin’ kids area)
• Broadcast exposure and sponsorship recognition in TV and radio spots beginning 4-6 weeks prior to event
• On-site recognition during live PA announcements at event
• On-site product sampling, product display, and/or product sales
• Co-presenter of the Amateur BBQ winners
• Multi-year preference as event gold sponsor
• A total of 50 tickets to the event and 15 VIP passes and preferred parking passes

Kickin’ Butt Platinum Sponsor - Total investment: $50,000
Choice of Feature sponsorship: Hog Wild music stage or BBQ KCBS sanctioned professional competition
• Benefits listed above
• Featured logo position in all print ads and event promotion materials (program, banners, signage, advertising, etc.)
• Live recognitions throughout the event at venue locations (stage or BBQ competition area) and live PA announcements
• Opportunity for company announcement from stage (for music stage sponsor or pro BBQ awards ceremony.)
• Multi-year preference as event platinum sponsor
• A total of 75 weekend passes to the event or 150 single day tickets, 25 VIP passes and 25 preferred parking passes.