SPECIAL EVENTS Sponsorship Package
Why ponsor An Event?
Business Awareness and Visibility
Sponsoring a Greenville Recreation and Parks Department event can boost a company’s visibility and strengthen its brand recognition within the community.
Target Marketing
Sponsoring a Greenville Recreation and Parks event provides a company with the opportunity to connect with specific demographics.
Build Connections with Other Community Members
Sponsoring a Greenville Recreation and Parks event allows you to connect with the community giving an organization the opportunity to gain networking opportunities.
Community Impact
Sponsoring a Greenville Recreation and Parks event shows your company’s commitment to the community.
Thank you For your Support
Dear Community Friends,
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department host several community events throughout the year that target a variety of interests and age groups. As our community grows, so does the need for additional resources to maintain and expand community event offerings.
Enclosed in this sponsorship packet, are a wide range of events planned for the upcoming year. As a Greenville Recreation and Parks sponsor, your organization will receive visibility through a variety of marketing channels ranging from social media & website visibility, corporate banners, verbal mentions at events, and more.
If the sponsorship levels listed in this packet do not fit your business or organization's interest but you would still like to partner with us, we are happy to discuss tailoring the sponsorship to best fit your needs and budget.
We would love to have your business and/or organization be a part of our community event(s). Included you will find detailed information about our upcoming events and how you can be a part of helping to make these events a success for the community.
Donations to the City of Greenville are tax deductible!
Thank you very much for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
Megan and Stacey
GRPD Special Events Team
For additional information, contact:
Megan Howard Marketing & Events Coordinator (252) 329-4972 mhoward@Greenvillenc.gov
Stacey Stanley Special Events Supervisor (252) 329-4968 sstanley@Greenvillenc.gov
Run, Plunge, or Splash Trail Run
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department will host the 4th annual Winterfest - Run, Plunge, or Splash at Wildwood Park on February 1, 2025. This event will feature a timed race and will be on an established full looped primitive trail. This is a unique event to our area with part of the proceeds going to our Specialized Recreation Division.
Expected Attendance: 500
Target Audience: All ages
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by December 30, 2024
Company logo on t-shirts
Company name and linked logo on GRPD website and race website
Social media recognition
Gold Sponsor
$1,000
Silver Sponsor
$750
Bronze Sponsor
$500
Food Sponsor
$250
Mile Maker Sponsor
$100
Verbal recognition at awards ceremony
Company banner displayed at park during event
Six race entries
1 table for promotional material distribution
Company logo on t-shirts
Company name and linked logo on GRPD website and race website
Social media recognition
Four race entries
1 table for promotional material distribution
Company logo on t-shirts
Company name and linked logo on GRPD website and race website
Social media recognition
Four race entries
1 table for promotional material distribution
Company name and logo placement at refreshment station
Company name on GRPD website and race website
Social media recognition
Company signage at either mile 1, mile 2, or mile 3
Company name on GRPD website and race website
Neon Eggstravanganza
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department will host the Neon Eggstravaganza at Wildwood Park on April 10, 2025. This thrilling event will light up the night with colorful neon eggs, fun activities, and a whole lot of family-friendly fun
Expected Attendance: 300
Target Audience: Ages 9-11
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by March 3, 2025
Opportunity to display company banner during event
4 tickets for the event
Verbal recognition during the event
Neon Egg Sponsor
$500
Starlight Egg
$300
Glow Stick Sponsor
$150
Community Sponsor
$50
Company logo on goody bag
Company name and linked logo on event website
Social media recognition
1 table to display company promotional materials
2 tickets for the event
Verbal recognition during the event
Company logo on goody bag
Company name and linked logo on event website
Social media recognition
1 table to display company promotional materials
Company logo on goody bag
Social media recognition
1 table to display company promotional materials
Social media recognition
1 table to display company promotional materials
Egg Rush
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department will host the annual Egg Rush at River Park North on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This family-friendly event will feature an afternoon of fun, including an egg hunt by age group, a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, a photo booth, goody bags, bounce houses, food vendors and more Don’t miss out on the springtime fun!
Estimated Attendance: 500
Target Audience: Children and Families
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by March 3, 2025
Opportunity to display company banner during the event
Opportunity to put promotional materials in goody bags
Company logo on promotional materials
Golden Egg Sponsor
$500
Eggcellent Sponsor
$300
Bunny Sponsor
$150
Community Sponsor
$50
Linked company logo on event website
Company logo on goody bag
Social media recognitions
Verbal recognition at event
1 table to display promotional materials to event participates
Company logo on promotional materials
Company logo on goody bag
Social media recognitions
Verbal recognition at event 1 table to display promotional materials to event participates
Company logo on goody bag
Social media recognitions
Verbal recognition
Linked company logo on event website
1 table to display promotional materials to event participates
BBQ, Brews, and Beach Beats
Greenville Recreation and Parks will celebrate National BBQ Month at Wildwood Park with this one day Spring Festival on May 3, 2025 This event will feature local BBQ, live beach music, a beer garden, activities for kids, and more.
Estimated Attendance: 1,000
Target Audience: Adults, kids, and families
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by March 7, 2025
Opportunity to announce band on stage
2 company banners displayed at park the day of the event
2 VIP reserved parking spaces the day of the event
Platinumn Sponsor
$2,500
Gold Sponsor
$1,000
Silver Sponsor
$500
Bronze Sponsor
$250
Community Sponsor
$50
Company logo on event sign displayed at the park
Reserved table the day of the event
Company name and linked logo on event page
Social media recognition and verbal recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Company banner displayed at the park the day of the event
1 VIP reserved parking space the day of the event
Company logo on event sign displayed at the park
Company name and linked logo on event page
Reserved table the day of the event
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Company logo on event sign displayed at the park
Company name and linked logo on event page
Social media recognition and verbal recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Company name and linked logo on event page
Social media recognition and verbal recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Social media recognition and verbal recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Sunday in the Park
(Concert Series)
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is excited to host our annual Concert Series - Sunday in the Park! This is a free family friendly event for the community. Food trucks will be onsite each concert.
Estimated Attendance: 500
Target Audience: Adults, kids, and families
Concert Dates at Town Common: June 1, June 15, June 29
Concert Dates at Wildwood: September 7, September 21
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by April 7, 2025
Hall of Fame Sponsor
$1,500
Rock Star Sponsor
$650
Maestro Sponsor
$300
Artist Sponsor
$150
Logo on event poster as presenting sponsor
Logo on social media event page banner as presenting sponsor
Opportunity to address the audience at all concerts
Company logo on event signage
Company banner placement at all concerts
Sponsor table/tent space at all concerts
Logo on event signage
Name on social media event page
Company banner placement at Town Common for all concerts
Recognition on all radio and television advertising
Logo on GTV-9 Advertisement
Recognition on social media post prior to each of the concerts
Sponsor table/tent space at all concerts
Recognition on all radio and television advertising
Logo on GTV-9 Advertisement
Recognition on social media post prior to each of the concerts
Sponsor table/tent space at all concerts
Recognition on social media post prior to each concert
Sponsor table/tent space at 3 concerts
July 4th Celebration
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department’s annual July 4th Celebration at Town Common will feature a classic car cruise-in, inflatables, food trucks, live music, fireworks, and more.
Estimated Attendance: 20,000
Target Audience: Adults, kids, and families
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by May 5, 2025
Industry exclusive
Logo on all marketing materials as presenting sponsor
Opportunity to address the crowd during the event
Logo on social media event page cover photo
Fireworks Sponsor
$10,000
Freedom Sponsor
$5,000
Liberty Sponsor
$2,500
Firecracker Sponsor
$1,000
Car Show Sponsor
$500
Logo on special event announcement on GTV9
2 VIP reserved parking spaces day of the event
4 company banners displayed in the park day of the event
Verbal recognition during the event by MC
Opportunity to host tent/table day of the event
Logo on social media event page cover photo
1 VIP reserved parking spaces day of the event
Verbal recognition during the event by MC
Opportunity to host tent/table day of the event
1 company banner displayed in the park during the event
Logo on event sign displayed at the Amphitheater
Verbal recognition during the event by MC
Opportunity to host tent/table day of the event
Logo on event sign displayed at the Amphitheater
Logo on event website
Verbal recognition during the event by MC
Opportunity to host tent/table day of the event
Company name on event website and amphitheater banner
Logo on Car Show banner
Opportunity to host tent/table day of the event
End of Summer Bash
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department will host the End of Summer Bash at Wildwood Park on August 23, 2025. This fun-filled event will include live music, bounce houses, food trucks, water activities, games, and more.
Estimated Attendance: 1,000
Target Audience: Children, Families, and Adults
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by June 23, 2025
Opportunity to display company banner during event
Company name on event banner
Verbal recognition during the event
Platinum Sponsor
$1,500
Gold Sponsor
$1,000
Silver Sponsor
$500
Community Sponsor
$100
Company name and linked logo on event webpage
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Opportunity to display company banner during event
Company name on event banner
Verbal recognition during the event
Company name and linked logo on event webpage
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Company name on event banner
Verbal recognition during the event
Company name and linked logo on event webpage
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Oyster Roast
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is excited to host its first Oyster Roast at Wildwood Park on September 13, 2025. This fun-filled event will include fresh oysters, steamed shrimp, BBQ sliders, live music, and more while overlooking the beautiful Barber Lake.
Estimated Attendance: 500
Target Audience: Adults
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by August 4, 2025
6 tickets to the event
1 reserved table for the event
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
Silver Sponsor
$1,000
Bronze Sponsor
$500
Community Sponsor
$250
Opportunity to display company banner during the event
Company name and linked logo on event page
Verbal recognition at event
1 table to display company promotional materials
4 tickets to the event
1 reserved table for the event
Opportunity to display company banner during the event
Company name and linked logo on event page
Verbal recognition at the event
1 table to display company promotional materials
2 tickets to the event
Logo displayed at the event
Company name and linked logo on event page
Verbal recognition at the event
1 table to display company promotional materials
1 ticket to the event
Logo displayed at the event
Verbal recognition during the event
1 table to display company promotional materials
Active Adult & Seniors: Social
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department will host an Active Adult and Seniors Social event at Wildwood Park on September 25, 2025. This event will be a day filled of activities including guided hikes around Wildwood Park, art activities, kayaking on Barber Lake, fitness class, pickleball, and more.
Estimated Attendance: 200
Target Audience: Active Adults and Seniors
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by August 1, 2025
Opportunity to display company banner during event
1 VIP reserved parking space
Presenting Sponsor
$300
Activity Sponsor
$200
Food Sponsor
$100
Community Sponsor
$50
Verbal recognition during event
Social media recognition
Linked company logo on event website
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Verbal recognition during event
Social media recognition
Linked company logo on event website
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Company name and logo placement at food area
Linked company logo on event website
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Festival of Fright
The Festival of Fright annual haunted trail at Wildwood Park is a thrilling Halloween event where participants navigate a haunted trail filled with unexpected scares. This two-day event takes place on a Friday and Saturday evening in October.
Estimated Attendance: 800
Target Audience: Adults, kids, and families
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by August 30, 2025
Opportunity to display company banner at event
Company logo on all printed promotional materials
Pumpkin Sponsor
$1,000
Bat Sponsor
$500
Spider Sponsor
$250
Mummy Sponsor
$50
Company name and linked company logo on event website
Social media recognition
Opportunity to hand out promotional materials at registration area
Company logo on event banner
Company name and linked logo on event website
Social media recognition
Opportunity to hand out promotional materials at registration area
Social media recognition
Opportunity to handout company promotional material at registration area
Social media recognition
Company logo on event website
Opportunity to handout company promotional material at registration area
Greenville Gives
Greenville Gives is an annual holiday event, to kick off the holiday season by giving back to local nonprofits During the event, local non-profits will be on-site to collect donations, while the community enjoys a holiday story reading, holiday performances, complimentary hot cocoa, food, photo booth, crafts, visit with Santa, and more.
Estimated Attendance: 1,000
Target Audience: Adults, kids, and families
To receive all sponsorship benefits must commit by October 10, 2025
Industry exclusive
Opportunity to display company banner at Five Points during the event
Gold Bell Sponsor
$1,000
Silver Bell Sponsor
$500
Green Bell Sponsor
$200
Red Bell Sponsor
$50
Verbal recognition throughout the event
Company logo on all printed materials and social media event banner
Company name and link logo on event page
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Opportunity to display company banner at Five Points during the event
Verbal recognition throughout the event
Company logo on all printed materials and social media event banner
Company name and linked logo on event page
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Company name and linked logo on event page
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
Social media recognition
1 table with the opportunity to display company promotional materials
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
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Plunge, or Splash 5k Trail Run
Thank you for your consideration and your time. Please contact the GRPD Special Events Team for more information, or if you would like for us to tailor a sponsorship package.
