Premier Sponsorships

These sponsorships levels are considered partnerships and will receive the most recognition. Once confirmed, your name/logo will be incorporated into the official event graphic and will appear in all promotional efforts leading up to and during the event. These levels start at a minimum of $15,000. If interested in one of these levels, please contact Ed Jacobs at ejacobs@bgckc.org or 661-325-3730.

Presenting Sponsor Sold: California Resources Corporation

Hosting Sponsor Available: please contact us for details

Legacy Sponsor Available: please contact us for details

The benefits and perks of these sponsorships include:

• Onstage welcome remarks from sponsor representative.
• Acknowledgement as the exclusive Presenting, Hosting, or Legacy Sponsor with your name/logo on all print and electronic promotional materials.
• Acknowledgement in all press releases associated with the event, e-newsletters and social media.
• On-stage verbal recognition during the seated meal and prominent signage at the event.
• Prominent promotion in the event’s printed program (artwork provided by sponsor).
• Premier signage/placement in this year’s “Sponsor Showcase” acknowledging all the supporters of Artfest 2025.
• Premier table location with seating and personal gifts for 16 guests.
• First right of refusal for respective sponsorship of the 2026 Artfest event.

Gold & Gold-Plus Sponsorships

These Gold-Level sponsorships are the top tier of the non-Premier options and will receive a high-level of recognition for individuals or businesses. With this level, you will also be providing a high degree of support for the Club and Kern County youth.

Gold Sponsorship - $10,000 (multiples available) Current Gold Sponsors: California Water Services, Bakersfield West Rotary

Benefits and Perks:

• Recognition in pre- and post-event promotional activities.
• Name/Logo included in printed program when secured 30 days prior to event.
• Premier signage/placement in this year’s “Sponsor Showcase” acknowledging all the supporters of Artfest 2025.
• Prominent seating and personal gifts for up to 8 guests.
  

Gold-plus Sponsorships - $12,000

Dinner Sponsor - (1 available) Gold sponsorship benefits and perks, plus name/logo printed on the dinner menus that will be placed on all tables. Sold: Adventist Health

Market Place Sponsor - (1 available) Gold sponsorship benefits and perks, plus name/logo on the signage for the village marketplace, and name/logo included on market items and/or packaging. Available

Lighted Marquee Sponsor - (1 available) Gold sponsorship benefits and perks, plus name/logo on signage next to or incorporated into large, lighted marquee letter display and photo-op station. Available

Silver & Silver-plus Sponsorships

These SILVER-Level sponsorships provide a great balance of recognition for individuals or business while also accommodating a full table of guests.

Silver Sponsorship - $5,000 (multiples available) Current Silver Sponsors: Lazzerini Family Foundation, Tri Counties Bank, Berry Corporation, Wonderful Real Estate

Benefits and Perks:

• Recognition in pre- and post-event promotional activities.
• Name/Logo included in printed program when secured 30 days prior to event.
• Special signage in this year’s “Sponsor Showcase” acknowledging all the supporters of Artfest 2025.
• Seating and personal gifts for up to 8 guests.
  

Silver-plus Sponsorships - $6,000

Grand Finale Sponsor - (1 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus recognition on stage before the finale. Sold: Walker-Lewis Rents

Grand Masterpiece & Photo-Op Station Sponsor - (4 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo incorporated or next to respective masterpiece photo-op station. Sold: Valley Strong, Castle & Cooke, Ordiz-Melby, Mission Bank

Appetizer Station Sponsor - (2 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo on the signage for the appetizer station as well as on serving plates and/or napkins. Available

Pastry Cart - (1 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo on the signage of a wooden cart displaying an exquisite array of delicate French confections, where fine textures, rich flavors, and aromatic essences combine in perfect artistry. Name/logo will also be imprinted on napkins distributed with the delicious pastries. Available

Guest Place-Setting Gift Sponsor - (1 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo on a customize art piece replicated from a child’s artwork and provided to each guest at their place setting as a thank-you gift. Sold: Fifth Third Bank

Destination Grand Prize Sponsor - (1 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo featured on raffle tickets purchased by guests as well as signage at the Grand Prize station. Available

Bronze & Bronze-plus Sponsorships

These BRONZE-Level sponsorships are designed to fit practically any budget and allows individual or businesses to support and participate in this incredible event benefiting local youth.

Bronze Sponsorship - $2,500 (multiples available) Current Bronze Sponsors: AltaOne, UBS / Ira & Carole Cohen, Edward Jones / Jeffrey Bell, Westamerica Bank, American Safety Services, Grimmway Produce Group

Benefits and Perks:

• Recognition in pre- and post-event promotional activities.
• Name/Logo included in printed program when secured 30 days prior to event.
• Signage in this year’s “Sponsor Showcase” acknowledging all the supporters of Artfest 2025.
• Seating and personal gifts for up to 4 guests.
  

Bronze-plus Sponsorships - $3,000

Children’s Art Gallery & Auction Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo on auction bid sheets and signage, as well as on t-shirts specially designed by the Club’s Youth Artists who will be at the event to discuss their artwork. Sold: Klein DeNatale Goldner

Silent Merchant Auction Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo auction bid sheets and signage at the auction tables. Sold: Self-Serve Pet Spa

Live Auction Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo on LED wrapped champagne bottles as well as on onstage in presentation slides during live auction. Sold: Jim Burke Ford

Champagne Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo on the Champagne display at the entrance of the event. Sold: Bank of the Sierra

Beer & Wine Sponsor - (3 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo prominently displayed on a beer and wine bar. 1 Available / 2 Sold: Nickel Family LLC, MOC Inc.

Signature Cocktail Sponsor - (2 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo prominently displayed on a cocktail bar. Sold: Houchin Community Blood Bank, Paragon Personnel

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sponsor - (2 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo on station signage as well as on bottled waters. Sold: Kern Family Health Care, Pepsi

Beverage Glasses Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo on event beverage glasses. Sold: Insurica

Beverage Napkin Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo imprinted on beverage napkins used at each of the beverage bars. Sold: LeBeau Thelen

Parking Sponsor - (1 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo on hanger to be displayed on guest vehicle’s rearview mirrors. Sold: Bill Wright Toyota