SAHUARITA, Ariz. – Green Valley Pecan Company has only a few remaining sponsorship spots available for the 9th Annual Sahuarita Pecan Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Community response to sponsoring this year’s Festival has been strong, with sponsorship levels filling up quickly. Those interested in participating should submit an application as soon as possible in order to be considered. For more information on sponsorship opportunities and an application, please visit our Sponsors page on www.SahuaritaPecanFestival.com.
The Sahuarita Pecan Festival, held on the grounds of Green Valley Pecan Company in Sahuarita, Ariz., draws more than 20,000 visitors every year and is a family-focused, community oriented one-day event. The Festival features the Pecan Store, food vendors, shopping with local artisans, Arabian horse demonstrations, horse-drawn hay wagon rides, entertainment, tractor pulling competitions, and much more. This year, the event will highlight the contributions of veterans.
Sponsorship of the Sahuarita Pecan Festival is the perfect way to reach the growing, prosperous market of young families and active adults in the Santa Cruz River Valley. Sponsors will be part of an aggressive marketing campaign utilizing Festival media partners, digital and print advertising, and social media promotion. Sponsorship levels range from $750 up to $10,000; the number of sponsorship slots is limited. The Festival sponsorship deadline for final media exposure is Sept. 19, 2017.
“The Sahuarita Pecan Festival is a great opportunity to showcase your business and dedication to the community. The fact that we’ve received so many positive responses to our call for sponsors is a testament to the importance of this event for the region. If you’re thinking about being a sponsor, act today because time is running out,” said Paula Beemer, Sahuarita Pecan Festival Coordinator.
The Sahuarita Pecan Festival was first held in 2009 and averages approximately 20,000 attendees each year. Over the past eight years, the Festival has raised more than $30,000 and nearly 6,000 pounds of food for local charities. For the more details, please visit the official Festival website at www.SahuaritaPecanFestival.com. Additional information can also be found on Facebook (/SahuaritaPecanFestival) and Twitter (@PecanFestival).