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.