At this time, only the base Gold, Silver and Bronze levels are available for online purchase. For any of the Premier, Gold-Plus, Silver-Plus, or Bronze-Plus, please contact Ed Jacobs at ejacobs@bgckc.org or 661-325-3730, x242.
Tables and Admission Tickets are not yet available. VIP Tables are typically released in May and General Tables & Individual Tickets in July.
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. If interested in one of these levels, please contact Ed Jacobs at ejacobs@bgckc.org or 661-325-3730 x242.
Presenting Sponsor - $35,000 (1 available) Pending Renewal
Hosting Sponsor - $25,000 (1 available) Available
Legacy Sponsor - $15,000 (1 available) SOLD: Valley Strong Credit Union
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 2026.
- Premier table location with seating and personal gifts for 16 guests.
- First right of refusal for respective sponsorship of the 2027 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: Bakersfield West Rotary, California Water Service
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
Grand Entrance Sponsor - (1 available) Gold sponsorship benefits and perks, plus name/logo entrance installation piece and signage for the event, plus name/logo displayed at the check-in area. 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
Street Market 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
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, Bakersfield North Rotary, Edward Jones - Jeffery Bell & Spencer Gumm, 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 2026.
- 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
Grand Masterpiece & Photo-Op Station Sponsor - (4 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo incorporated or next to respective masterpiece photo-op station. 3 SOLD: Mission Bank, Castle & Cooke, Ordiz-Melby / 1 Pending Renewals
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. 1 SOLD: Stinson's / 1 Available
Fondue Cart Sponsor - (1 available) Silver benefits and perks, plus name/logo on the signage of a wooden cart displaying an array of fondue—the quintessential party food of the 1970s. Pending Renewal
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. Pending Renewal
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: Westamerica Bank, AT&T Services, Kern Energy, Grimmway Produce Group, Mary Trichell, Dignity Health, Amazon, TriCounties Bank
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 2026.
- Seating and personal gifts for up to 4 guests.
- Option to add 4 additional seats for only $500.
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 Lincoln
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 / 1 Pending Renewal / 1 SOLD: Rio Bravo Ranch
Signature Cocktail Sponsor - (2 available) Bronze benefits and perks, plus name/logo prominently displayed on a cocktail bar. 1 Pending Renewal / 1 SOLD: Houchin Blood Bank
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
