Become a Sponsor

For 80 years the Iris Festival has thrived due to generous benefactors partnering with us for the annual event. Please consider becoming a sponsor today to help us promote Swan Lake Iris Gardens and Sumter, SC for many years!

The Whooper Swan Sponsor - $5,600

  • Name and logo recognition on ALL printed materials leading up to and throughout the event, including signage, banners, maps, flyers, brochures, t-shirts, etc.**
  • Name and logo on all advertisements, newspapers, television, and magazines
  • Free Booth Space (display of products for their services and company only)
  • Float in the Iris Festival Parade provided by Southeastern Floats. Sponsor can go to southeasternfloats.com and choose a float, which can have decorations added by the sponsor the morning of the parade.
  • Sponsor name and logo on sponsor banner on-site at the festival
  • Company provided banner space at the event
  • Scheduled PA announcement from designated stage
  • Presents Checks to the Iris Festival King & Queen
  • Company name on all Iris Festival posters
  • Name listed on all event volunteer shirts
  • Recognition on the Iris Festival website
  • Logo on Iris Festival Facebook event page
  • Link to your company’s website for one year from Iris Festival website
  • Recognition in Iris Festival Social Media Campaign

The Trumpeter Swan Sponsor - $3,000

  • Name recognition on printed materials leading up to and throughout the event, including signage, banners, brochures, t-shirts, etc.
  • Name recognition on all advertisements, newspapers, television, and magazines
  • Free Booth Space (display of products for sponsor services and company only)
  • Name listed on all event volunteer shirts
  • Recognition on the Iris Festival website
  • Logo on Iris Festival Facebook event page
  • Link to your company’s website for one year from Iris Festival website
  • Recognition in Iris Festival Social Media Campaign
  • Sponsor name and logo on sponsor banner on-site at the festival
  • Company-provided banner space at the event.
  • Company name announced on various stages through the event.

The Whistler Swan Sponsor - $2,000

  • Name recognition on printed material leading up to and throughout the event
  • Name recognition on advertisements, newspapers, television, and magazines
  • Listed in the event guide for the event
  • Name listed on all event volunteer shirts
  • Recognition on the Iris Festival website
  • Logo on Iris Festival Facebook event page
  • Sponsor name and logo on sponsor banner on-site at the festival
  • Link to your company’s website for one year from Iris Festival website
  • Recognition in Iris Festival Social Media Campaign
  • Company name announced on various stages through the event

The Black Neck Swan Sponsor - $1,000

  • Name recognition on selected advertisements, newspaper exposure as space allows**
  • Listed in event guide for the event
  • Name listed on all event volunteer shirts
  • Recognition on the Iris Festival website
  • Logo on Iris Festival Facebook event page  
  • Link to your company’s website for one year from Iris Festival website
  • Recognition in Iris Festival Social Media Campaign
  • Sponsor name and logo on sponsor banner on-site at the festival

The Bewick Swan - Specific Item Sponsor - $500

  • Name listed on all event volunteer shirts
  • Sponsor individual event areas- only 5 spots available
  • Recognition in Iris Festival Social Media Campaign 

 

**To be included on printed material, all sponsorships must be committed with a signed contract by January 1, 2023. Payment due by February 1, 2023. 

To become a sponsor, or if you have questions, please call Kristin Milan (803) 436-2640.

Thank you for your support of the Sumter Iris Festival.