Barktoberfest Sponsorships

Please direct all sponsorship inquiries to Gabby
at gabriela.garcia@houstonpetsalive.org

$15,000 - Presenting Sponsor: SOLD OUT

  • Exclusive listing as Presenting Sponsor on all event materials
  • Branding on swag bags as well as swag bag inclusion
  • Branding at registration booths
  • Branding on Costume Contest stage
  • Branded beer steins
  • Judge’s seat for (up to 4) Dog Costume Contests
  • Press release and postings on community calendars
  • Up to six 8’x3’ banners hung on event perimeter and inside event space (provided by sponsor)
  • Inclusion on all printed signage including flyers and directional signs
  • First right of refusal for similar annual events
  • Access to final event registration list
  • Speaking opportunity on stage
  • Continuous shoutouts over loudspeaker during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Hyperlinked logo on event website
  • 10’x10′ booth space under the pavilion

$5,000 - The Hollow Lounge Sponsor: SOLD OUT

  • Signage at The Hollow Lounge Area
  • Listing on event map
  • Opportunity to brand and set-up The Hollow Lounge area
  • Opportunity to set-up table inside the The Hollow Lounge to pass out information and/or talk to The Hollow Lounge attendees
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Opportunity to include promotional item in 500 swag bags

$4,000 - Raffle + Silent Auction Sponsor

The Raffle + Silent Auction Sponsor is the focal point behind the event raffle and silent auction in which there are tons of fabulous prizes.

  • Co-branded raffle webpage
  • Access to final raffle registration list
  • Signage at raffle table
  • Signage at silent auction tables
  • Logo inclusion on all raffle signage dispersed throughout the event
  • Opportunity to speak at event and announce raffle winners over loudspeaker
  • Inclusion and tag in all raffle posts on social media channels (3+ posts/channel)
  • Inclusion and tag in all raffle stories on social media channels (3+ stories/channel)
  • Hyperlinked inclusion in event e-blasts highlighting sponsorship (3+ emails)
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Opportunity to include promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$3,000 - Pumpkin Patch

The Pumpkin Patch Sponsor is the focal point of the Pumpkin Patch, where attendees can take photos as well as pick out and decorate pumpkins to take home with them.

  • Signage on exterior of Pumpkin Patch
  • Opportunity to brand and set-up entire pumpkin patch area
  • Opportunity to set-up table outside the Pumpkin Patch to pass out information and/or talk to Pumpkin Patch users
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Opportunity to include promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$3,000 - Entertainment Sponsor

The Entertainment Sponsor is responsible for the FUN at the event, which includes a live band, Tarot Card Reader, Apple Bobbing Games and more!

  • Signage at all entertainment areas (total of 3+ areas)
  • Opportunity to speak at the event
  • Dedicated social media shout-out and tag (x2+ posts)
  • Tag in all event posts
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Hyperlinked inclusion in event e-blast highlighting the sponsorship
  • Opportunity to include promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$3,000 - Dog Park Sponsor

The Dog Park Sponsor is the king of the Dog Park, where pups can roam freely, enjoying the toys and pools.

  • Signage on exterior and interior of Dog Park
  • Opportunity to hang 8’x3′ banners on Dog Park fence
  • Opportunity to set-up table inside the Dog Park to pass out information and/or talk to Dog Park users
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Opportunity to include promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$2,500 - Photo Booth Sponsor

The Photo Booth Sponsor will be featured at the photo booth area where attendees and costume contest winners will take festive Barktoberfest pictures.

  • Signage at photo booth area
  • Co-branded prop sign for photos
  • Logo inclusion on frame that will be on each photo that is taken
  • Opportunity to provide flyers for attendees to take at the photo booth
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$2,000 - Shop Til You Drop Sponsor

The Shop Til You Drop Sponsor will be featured at the HPA! merch area where apparel, toys, popcorn, and all things Halloween will be sold.

  • Signage on all merch area tables (3+ tables)
  • Co-branded stickers on all shopping bags offered to shoppers
  • Unique volunteer opportunity to work the merch area, which allows for speaking to attendees who make purchases (not required)
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$2,000 - Hydration Stations Sponsor

The Hydration Stations Sponsor will provide complimentary water bottles for the humans as well as
water and splash areas for all the pups.

  • Signage at the four (doggie) Hydration Stations and the water bottle distribution table
  • Logo inclusion on water bottle labels (250+ water bottles)
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on event website
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$1,500 - Doggie Treat Sponsor

The Doggie Treat Sponsor will provide all the attendee pups with tasty goodies that will be available at multiple locations around the event.

  • Signage on each doggie treat bucket (one at each shelter/rescue plus 15+ buckets around the venue)
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on event website
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$1,000 - Adoptions Celebrations Sponsor

The 2025 Adoptions Celebration Sponsor is the support behind the Adoptions Celebration Wall, on which photos of happy HPA! 2024 alumni pets will be displayed.

  • Signage on the Adoptions Celebration Wall
  • Logo inclusion on photo frame that will be around each displayed photo
  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Choice between hyperlinked inclusion in e-blast or social media shout-out and tag
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on event website
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$1,000 - Donation Match Sponsor

Donation Match Sponsors double the impact of individual giving by matching event donations made up to a total of $1000.

  • Inclusion on TV slideshow
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Social media shout-out and tag
  • Logo inclusion on social media marketing graphics
  • Hyperlinked inclusion in event e-blast highlighting sponsorship
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on event website
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village

$1,000 - Social Sponsor

The Social Sponsor will be responsible for highlighting an adoptable pet leading up to the event via social media post.

  • Custom frame with logo inclusion for “Adoptable of the Day” post (and tag) on all Facebook and Instagram – at least 6 posts/social channel
  • Listing on digital (hyperlinked) and print collateral
  • Shout-outs from emcee during the event
  • Opportunity to include promotional item(s) in swag bag (provided by sponsor)
  • Premium 10’x10′ booth placement in event vendor village

$500 - Best Furiend

  • Inclusion on event slideshow
  • Hyperlinked logo inclusion on event website
  • Opportunity to include branded promotional item in 500 swag bags
  • 10’x10′ booth placement on Bratwurst Blvd in vendor village