Advertising Sponsorship

Advertising Sponsorships are a great way to engage with the local community and support the Festival at Sandpoint’s non-profit mission. Advertising sponsors may be eligible for tickets, exclusive marketing opportunities, exposure to thousands, and more.

If you are interested in an in-kind donation, underwriting a performance, or a donation of $15,000 or more, please contact our office at (208) 265-4554 or donate@festivalatsandpoint.com. *Benefits associated with in-kind donations are agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.

All donation amounts qualify for early admission through the Sponsor Gate, Reserved Sponsor Seating Access, one signed Fine Arts Poster, a name listing on our website and Digital Program, exclusive Presale access, and an invite to our Sponsor Appreciation & Poster Unveiling event.

Donate before July 1. Tickets and benefits are subject to availability.

Advertising Sponsor Levels & Benefits

Interested in having a brand activation space at a Summer Series performance or getting your logo on our website, email marketing, series lineup posters, or Summer Series tickets? Email donate@festivalatsandpoint.com

  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations are subject to receive tax-deductible amounts based on donation values and goods and services received.

    Feel free to contact us at finance@festivalatsandpoint.com for an estimate of a tax deduction.

    You will receive a tax letter by January 31 the following year.

  • Get in 15 minutes early through our exclusive sponsor-only gate located on the street side of the venue (see venue map here).

    As always, sponsors can enter through open General Admission gates.

  • Fret not, we saved you a spot!

    Sponsors have access to an exclusive reserved seating area (see venue maps here).

    • When you enter through the Sponsor Gate, each guest will receive a wristband that will grant access to the reserved seating area.

    • Wristbands change for each performance.

    • Reserved seating area is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Each year, the Festival highlights a local artist's work through our annual Poster Contest.

    • Sponsors are eligible to receive a signed copy of the current year’s poster after it has been unveiled.

    • Posters are available at the merchandise booth at the Summer Series and the Festival office.

  • Sponsors contributing $6,000 or more are eligible for 10% additional General Admission tickets.*

    • Additional tickets purchased are limited per performance.

    • Additional tickets are General Admission and do not grant access through the Sponsor Gate or to the Reserved Sponsor Seating Area.

    • To take advantage of this benefit and purchase discounted tickets, please contact us at finance@festivalatsandpoint.com or (208) 265-4554.

    *while supplies last

  • Contact finance@festivalatsandpoint.com to learn more about the benefits below.

    • Logo on Footers (Website, Emails, Lineup Posters)

    • Activation Space

    • Logo on All Print-at-Home & Mobile Tickets

Benefit Definitions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A sponsor ticket grants one (1) entry for one (1) specific performance with early sponsor gate access and reserved sponsor seating access.

  • Donate before July 1. Tickets and benefits are subject to availability.

  • Sponsor tickets are not sold individually and General Admission cannot be upgraded to sponsor tickets.

    For more tickets and benefits, increase your sponsorship!

  • Become a sponsor and join us at our annual Sponsor Appreciation & Poster Unveiling event held during the second week of July.

    Enjoy complimentary food and drink, and be one of the first to see this year's Fine Arts Poster.

    An invitation with full details will be sent via email.

  • No, the Reserved Sponsor Seating Area is meant as a convenience to our sponsors. However, sponsors are welcome to sit wherever they choose.

  • Experience sponsors contributions $12,500 or more are eilgible for reserved seating benefits.

    Contact us for more information at finance@festivalatsandpoint.com

  • One (1) sponsor pass includes one (1) sponsor ticket to each performance of the Summer Series, similar to a Season Pass.

    Each sponsor ticket included in a sponsor pass grants one (1) entry for one (1) specific performance with early sponsor gate access and reserved sponsor seating access.