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The International Children's Festival is an annual arts event that captivates young and old alike. The Festival presents high calibre performing, literary and visual arts in an environment that encourages cultural diversity and promotes life-long learning.

With over 55,000 attendees each year, no other regional event engages the family market as effectively and with greater appeal than the International Children’s Festival. And it’s not just for children, did you know that 30% of our attendees are adults.

Festival sponsorship offers an excellent return on investment and raises your community and regional profile with base benefits that include:

Enhancement of your corporate image by your alliance with the premier cultural event for families in northern and central Alberta
Visibility with targeted and discerning market – parents with children
Inclusion in the full-colour Festival Brochure that reaches over 55,000 people
Inclusion in the Festival newspaper flyer with a readership of 347,000
Your company name will appear on high visibility signage throughout Festival site
Recognition in a Thank you Ad in local media
Numerous volunteer opportunities for your employees
Tax Receipt (for cash donations)

Sponsorship Level Benefits:

Companion ($1000+)

Base benefits
Two tickets to a Festival performance (excluding Finale)
Two tickets to the VIP Opening Night Gala May 27, 2008
Invitation to the Media Conference March 19 at the Arden Theatre

Supporter ($500+)

Base benefits
Two tickets to a Festival performance (excluding Finale)
Invitation to the Media Conference March 19 at the Arden Theatre

Associate (100+)

Base benefits

Festival Highlights 2007

Festival attendance was 59,074. Audiences came from all parts of the Capital Region, and from as far away as Fort Vermilion, Red Deer, Grande Cache, Bonnyville and Lloydminster.
751 volunteers contributed 11,348 hours to the Festival – an average of 15.1 hours per volunteer.
There were 85 paid venue performances, with an average of 80% attendance.
More than 165 corporations, as well as businesses, individuals, governments and foundations assisted the Festival, contributing one million dollars through cash and in-kind support.

Did you know that…

The International Children's Festival costs more than $240,000 per day to host. Without the generosity of sponsors, businesses, individuals, and all levels of government, the price of a child’s ticket would be in excess of $30, as opposed to the current $8.
71% of the Festival’s annual operating revenues must be raised through donations, sponsorships and grants.
Our Festival is one of dozens of children’s festivals presented each spring across North America. These festivals share information, resources, and the costs for many of the visiting performing artists and companies.

For more information on donation opportunities contact Sandra:
Ph: (780) 459-1694
Email: smoloney@st-albert.net

Butterfly Sponsorship

The International Children’s Festival is an annual arts event that celebrates high calibre performing, literary and visual arts for children. It brings together professional artists from around the globe and across Canada with children and families from central and northern Alberta for a celebratory and educational experience.

Your investment will:

Enrich the lives of children by teaching them to appreciate different cultures
Enable the Festival to program exciting and creative experiences
Ensure the Festival remains affordable for everyone
Send a strong message that the arts are an important and meaningful part of life

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