
Become A Sponsor!
Sponsorships
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Partner with Lux Events for the 6th Annual Great Food Truck Festival and be apart of this statewide attraction event. The generous support of multiple businesses and organizations throughout the Commonwealth helps keep ticket costs lower than other area festivals while providing a unique experience for foodies and networking opportunities for participants. We value our sponsors’ support and recognize their valuable investment in community fellowship and support of small businesses throughout the State of Virginia.
Each level of support allows you to increase your level of visibility and engagement.
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Download the sponsor packet: GFTFSponsorPacket2023.pdf
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2023
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Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsor) – $5,000
- Top Level Sponsorship limited to ONE company or organization
- Offers Branding as "The Great Food Truck Festival sponsored by... (Your Company or Organization)."
- Logo Placements:
o Website -Your logo will be on the official festival homepage (www.luxeventsva.com/greatfoodtruckfestival) with
a link to your company or organization's website.
o Centerpieces/Table Tents - Your logo will be featured in the center of each 6ft table where attendees will sit to
eat and watch live performances.
o Promotional Flyers and Marketing Materials - Your logo will be featured on all promotional flyers and
marketing materials as the Title Sponsor.
o Email Blast - an email announcing your company or organization as a Title Sponsor will be sent out to over
15,000 subscribers.
o Social Media Posts - a sponsored post tagging your company or organization will be announced on Lux Events'
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts with an advertising reach of over 300,000 people
- Promotional Message from your company or organization to be featured on the festival's homepage leading up
to the festival
- Custom DJ Announcements every hour about your company or organization announced to festival attendees.
- 100 x 100 Vendor Space with prominent positioning at the festival entrance.
- Opportunity to display two (2) of your company or organization's retractable banners in prominent locations at
the festival.
- Twenty Five (25) V.I.P. Admission tickets that can be distributed to employees, clients, customers, and/or
representatives of your company or organization with entry at 11:00am. Ticket holders will have the opportunity
to win one of three $100 cash prizes only awarded to V.I.P. ticket attendees.
- Twenty Five (25) Food Vouchers (valued at $10 each) that can be distributed to employees, clients, customers,
and/or representatives of your company or organization for use at any participating food, beverage, or dessert vendor.
Platinum Sponsor (Presenting Sponsor) – $4,000
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- Presenting Sponsor of a live performance at the Great Food Truck Festival.
- Offers Branding as "This performance is brought to you by... (Your Company or Organization)."
- Logo Placements:
o Website -Your logo will be on the official festival homepage (www.luxeventsva.com/greatfoodtruckfestival) with a
link to your company or organization's website.
o Single Use Antibacterial Wipes - Your logo will be featured on the center of all single use antibacterial wipes in all
eating areas where attendees will sit to eat.
o Promotional Flyers and Marketing Materials - Your logo will be featured on all promotional flyers and marketing
materials as a Presenting Sponsor.
o Email Blast - an email announcing your company or organization as a Platinum Sponsor will be sent out to over
15,000 subscribers.
o Social Media Posts - a sponsored post tagging your company or organization will be announced on Lux Events'
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts with an advertising reach of over 300,000 people
- Custom DJ Announcements every hour about your company or organization announced to festival attendees.
- 50 x 50 Vendor Space with prominent positioning near the festival entrance.
- Opportunity to display one (1) of your company or organization's retractable banners in prominent location at the
festival.
- Twenty Five (25) V.I.P. Admission tickets that can be distributed to employees, clients, customers, and/or
representatives of your company or organization with entry at 11:00am. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to win
one of three $100 cash prizes only awarded to V.I.P. ticket attendees.
- Twenty Five (25) Food Vouchers (valued at $10 each) that can be distributed to employees, clients, customers, and/or
representatives of your company or organization for use at any participating food, beverage, or dessert vendor.
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Gold Sponsor (Exclusive Gold Sponsor) – $3,000
- Gold Sponsor of the "Best of" Food Judging Competition featuring guest judges including the Vice Mayor for the
City of Newport News.
- Offers Branding as "The Best of Food Competition is brought to you by... (Your Company or Organization)."
- Logo Placements:
o Website -Your logo will be on the official festival homepage (www.luxeventsva.com/greatfoodtruckfestival) with a
link to your company or organization's website.
o Promotional Flyers and Marketing Materials - Your logo will be featured on all promotional flyers and marketing
materials as a Presenting Sponsor.
o Email Blast - an email announcing your company or organization as a Gold Sponsor will be sent out to over
15,000 subscribers.
o Social Media Posts - a sponsored post tagging your company or organization will be announced on Lux Events'
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts with an advertising reach of over 300,000 people
- Custom DJ Announcements every hour about your company or organization announced to festival attendees.
- 20 x 20 Vendor Space with prominent positioning near the festival entrance.
- Opportunity to display one (1) of your company or organization's retractable banners in prominent location at the
festival.
Silver Sponsor (Limited to 3 Sponsors) – $1,000
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- Silver Sponsor of the V.I.P. Cash Prize Drawing at 12:05pm at the Great Food Truck Festival.
- Offers Branding as "This V.I.P. Cash Prize Drawing is brought to you by... (Your Company or Organization)."
- Logo Placements:
o Website -Your logo will be on the official festival homepage (www.luxeventsva.com/greatfoodtruckfestival) with a link to
your company or organization's website.
o Promotional Flyers and Marketing Materials - Your logo will be featured on all promotional flyers and marketing
materials as a Presenting Sponsor.
o Email Blast - an email announcing your company or organization as a Silver Sponsor will be sent out to over 15,000
subscribers.
o Social Media Posts - a sponsored post tagging your company or organization will be announced on Lux Events'
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts with an advertising reach of over 300,000 people
- 10 x 30 Vendor Space with prominent positioning near the festival entrance.
- Opportunity to display one (1) of your company or organization's retractable banners in prominent location at the
festival.
Bronze Sponsor – $500
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- Logo Placements:
o Website -Your logo will be on the official festival homepage (www.luxeventsva.com/greatfoodtruckfestival) with a
link to your company or organization's website.
o Promotional Flyers and Marketing Materials - Your logo will be featured on all promotional flyers and marketing
materials as a Presenting Sponsor.
o Email Blast - an email announcing your company or organization as a Bronze Sponsor will be sent out to over
15,000 subscribers.
o Social Media Posts - a sponsored post tagging your company or organization will be announced on Lux Events'
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts with an advertising reach of over 300,000 people.
- 10 x 30 Vendor Space with prominent positioning near the festival entrance.
- Opportunity to display one (1) of your company or organization's retractable banners in prominent location at the
festival.
Each year, thousands of attendees from all over the peninsula and State of Virginia partake in this fun event. All the while, connecting consumers to retailers, businesses, service providers and brands. Last year we had an advertising reach of over 567k people and an attendance of over 5,000 people.
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Great Food Truck Festival
Email: luxeventsva@gmail.com
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Contact: Shannon Combs, Festival Director
Email: luxeventsva@gmail..com
Phone: 757.206.2009
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Great Food Truck Festival is the largest and only food truck festival on the Peninsula. It is undeniable that the food truck phenomenon is here to stay! Attendees from throughout the Hampton Roads Region and the State of Virginia flock to attend this annual food truck festival.
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MISSION
The festival’s mission is simple, feature the largest assortment of delicious cuisine and treats from state wide food vendors all while connecting with families and the community.
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INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Time: 11:00am-6:00pm
Location: Centura College Campus Lot - 616 Denbing Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608
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Demographics:
Sponsorships offer an opportunity to build brand awareness, drive traffic, launch new products or services, as well as, connect with consumers in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Sponsors receive benefits such as frequent brand exposure though Social Media and onsite presence; sales opportunities through exhibitor or vendor spaces; and direct alignment with Hampton Road's consumer market.
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Age:
18 to 24 11%
25 to 34 23%
35 to 44 32%
45 to 54 19%
55 to 64 12%
65+ 3%
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Gender:
Female 79.1%
Male 20.9%
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Instructions:
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Full payment is due to bind the agreement
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Full payment may be made in either credit card or check.
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All payments are final. We are a rain or shine event.