Sponsorship Opportunities

Australian Alpaca Association

National Show and Sale 2012 Royal Adelaide Showground 25th - 28th October

Sponsorship Opportunities

On behalf of the Australian Alpaca Association, we would like to thank you for taking the time to consider the sponsorship and promotion opportunities that we are able to offer as part of the 19th National Show and Sale. The support of our sponsors is an essential part of ensuring that we are able to deliver a successful and memorable event. We look forward to working with you to make sure that you receive the benefits that will make your investment worthwhile.

Sarah & Perry Wheeler Convenors

The Event Now in its 19th successful year, the National Show and Sale is the premier event in the alpaca industry’s calendar. Run over four days, it showcases the very best animals and most successful breeders in Australia with both halter and fleece classes.

Alongside these are competitions for art, crafts and photography.

from across the country, New Zealand and Europe.

The show culminates on the Sunday with the National Auction - the sale of a strictly limited and specially selected number of elite alpacas, an event that always attracts keen domestic and international buyers.

This year, for the first time, a professional, celebrity MC will be present throughout the show. An important part of his role will be the promotion of our sponsors.

The Venue Each year, the event is hosted by a different Region in Australia. This will be only the second time that it has come to South Australia. For the duration of the Show and Sale we will have exclusive use of the impressive Wayville Pavilion at the Royal Adelaide Showground.

The Audience The primary audience is made up of breeders, farmers and exhibitors. We can, with a high degree of confidence, expect in excess of 600 animals and 200 fleeces to be shown. Industry visitors will come

The public are always welcome and are encouraged with special displays, demonstrations and exhibits.

As, this year, other venues within the showground are hosting major events at the same time, we anticipate that public attendance over the weekend will be the highest ever .

The Sponsorship Packages Our aim is simply to provide our sponsors with the best experience ever at a National Show and Sale.

All sponsorship packages can be fine-tuned to meet your needs and if you do not see a package here that appeals, there are many other opportunities that cannot be included in this document. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Sponsors from outside of the alpaca industry are particularly welcome and the packages described here will be tailored to meet their needs.

Please contact the convenors for details

Sponsorship Packages (prices include-GST) Trade Show Sponsorship This package provides our trade partners with an opportunity for greater involvement in the show.

Package includes: Single trade stand Four tickets for the gala dinner Four tickets for the Friday night function

$3,000

Additional signage Exhibitor bag access MC ring announcements

Trophy Sponsorship Over the course of the four days, more than 100 trophies are awarded to successful entrants. Trophy sponsors have their name or that of their company engraved on the trophy and, in most cases, are credited by the MC with a brief announcement (written by the sponsor) and may award the trophy, in person to the winner.

From as little as $70

Platinum Sponsorship Following its success in 2009, we will once again be offering a partnership package to just one sponsor.

The sponsor will have joint naming rights to the entire show and will appear on all publicity and promotional material alongside the AustralianAlpaca Association. $25,000 Package includes: • Joint naming rights with the Association on promotion and advertising • Full page inside or rear cover advert in show program • Full page inside or rear advert in sale catalogue • Reserved VIP area adjacent to the show ring • Double trade stand • Four nights use of a suite at a top hotel with breakfast • Table for 8 at the gala dinner with beer, wine and soft drinks • Limousine to take you and your guests from your hotel to the dinner venue and return you afterwards

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Eight tickets for the Friday night function Reserved car parking at the show Largest show-ring banner Exhibitor bag enclosure Show entries for 10 animals and 10 fleeces Free entry for 2 animals (subject to qualification) into the National Sale Your logo and link on National Show website MC ring announcements Sponsor advocate Your video or still advert prominently on AV system

Gold Sponsorship Gold sponsors have a very high profile at the show and in accompanying publications. Our Gold sponsors are recognised as key contributors to the success of the show and are treated accordingly with prominently placed banners and public acknowledgement wherever practical $10,000 Package includes: • Prominent show-ring banner • Full page advert in show program • Show entries for 5 animals and 5 fleeces • Full page advert in sale catalogue • Free entry for 1 animal (subject to qualification) into • Reserved VIP table adjacent to the show ring the National Sale • Trade stand • Exhibitor bag enclosure • Four nights hotel accommodation with breakfast • Your logo and link on National Show website • Table for 8 at the gala dinner with wine • MC ring announcements • Eight tickets for the Friday night function • Sponsor advocate • Reserved car parking at the show • Your still advert on AV system

Silver Sponsorship The Silver sponsorship package provides an economical way for sponsors to become involved in all aspects of the show. You will be regularly mentioned by the MC and your advertisement will appear in both the program and the sale catalogue. $4,000 Package includes: • Show-ring banner • Half page advert in show program • Exhibitor bag enclosure • Half page advert in sale catalogue • Your logo and link on National Show website • Four tickets for the gala dinner • MC ring announcements • Four tickets for the Friday night function • Your still advert on AV system • Show entries for 2 animals and 2 fleeces

Other Opportunities Please contact us to discuss other sponsorship opportunities. Our aim is to provide you with the package that best rewards your generous support of the show. Some examples include:

Master of Ceremonies

Gala Dinner / Wine

Sponsor our professional MC for the event. He will wear your branded jacket or shirt and will credit you (usually with a degree of well-meant humour) throughout the event.

Provide the wines or sponsor the entire event. Attendance is expected to be in the vicinity of 300 breeders and their guests. The opportunity exists for a suitable sponsor to provide tastings and sales.

Silent Auction

Friday event

During the show there will be an auction of donated stud services. The static display for this will be in a prominent position and could include a display of the sponsor’s product or service.

There is an informal meal held on the Friday night of the event. As with the gala dinner, there are opportunities for meal and wine sponsorship

To find out more or to obtain a booking form, please visit the website or contact us. +61 8 8388 3051  www.nationalshow.com.au sponsors@nationalshow.com.au

Wisteria: Every spring, the iconic secretary’s office at the Royal Adelaide Showground bursts into colour as the wisteria that covers the front of the building comes into bloom. It is this colour that has been adopted as the theme for the 2012 National Show and Sale.

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