Maximize your company's visibility by becoming the title, race or acitivity sponsor at two of the greater Washington area's leading marketing events - The Virginia and International Gold Cup races.

Current Sponsor Testimonial
"The Virginia Gold Cup is a one-of-a-kind event and terrific forum for developing and enhancing business relationships. We have entertained clients and guests at the event for four straight years and have been so pleased with the visibility and general return on our investment that this is our second year as an official race sponsor," commented Denis McFarlane, Chief Executive Officer of Infinitive, a Northern Virginia based management consultancy

RACE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Title Sponsor benefits include:
*Naming rights as the presenter of the Virginia or International Gold Cup Races
*Title of the feature race
*Most prominent signage onsite
*Public address announcements
*Category or product exclusivity
*Race Program advertising
*Closed circuit TV advertising
*Jumbotron Advertising
*Product display(s) and sampling onsite
*Most prominent inclusion in pre-race media buys and coverage
*Logo placement on event collateral pieces
*largest hospitality package which includes a 40 x 60 tent leading off Sponsor
Row on Members Hill overlooking the course and
*customization to meet to Title Sponsor's marketing goals.

Race Sponsor benefits include:
* Title of a one race on the card
* Trophy presentation
* Public address announcements
* Highly visible on-site signage
* Category or product exclusivity
* Race Program advertising
* Closed circuit TV advertising
* Jumbotron Advertising
* Inclusion in pre-race media buys
* Logo placement on event collateral pieces and
* large hospitality package on Members Hill overlooking the course.

Please contact Katie Snyder, Director of Development at (ksnyder@vagoldcup.com) or call 540-347-2612 for more information.

ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If race sponsor is not possible, an Activity Sponsorship opportunity might meet your company's marketing goals and budget. Each Activity Sponsorship is concentrated on one element of the day as opposed to a mass promotion. All sponsorship packages include onsite promotion and hospitality benefits.

Activity Sponsorship opportunities include the following:
* Jumbotron and Close Circuit TV Broadcast
* Jack Russell Terrier Races
* Hat Contest
* Junior Field Hunter Chase (Pony Races)
* Parachute Demonstration
* Tailgate Contest
* Chairman's Box and Horsemen's Enclosure
* Stable Hospitality
* What to Wear section of the website and
* VCGA/DC Party Bus Trip.

Please contact Katie Snyder, Director of Development at (ksnyder@vagoldcup.com) or call 540-347-2612 for more information.

ADVERTISE

Advertise in the Official Race Program to increase awareness of your company's products and services. The Virginia and International Gold Cup race program is purchased by over 8,000 guests on race day.

Feel free to contact Jennifer Sutherland at (jennifer@vagoldcup.com) or call 540.347.2612 for more information.

VENDORS

Showcase your products or services with a marketing or retail tent at the Virginia Gold Cup Races. We have the consumer demographics you've been looking for. Over 38% of Gold Cup attendees earn more than $150,000 annually. 50,000 + people attend the Virginia Gold Cup in May. Capture the attention of your clientele in the style and ambiance provided only at this event.

Marketing and retail tents are available in the Members Hill enclosure and in the General Admission areas on the North and South racecourse rails.

MEMBERS HILL VENDOR TENT
Price: $650
Includes a 12’ X 12’ Tent for Business Marketing or Retail Sales on exclusive Members Hill, one 8’ table and two chairs.  Tickets include two Service Car Passes , one specific for Members Hill and a Service pass, and four vendor ribbons. 

NORTH OR SOUTH SIDE VENDOR TENT
Price: $500
Includes a 15' x 15' Tent for Business Marketing or Retail Sales on North or South side, one 8' table and two chairs. Tickets include two Service Car parking passes specific for either North or South and four vendor ribbons. 

Feel free to contact Jennifer Sutherland at (jennifer@vagoldcup.com) or call
540.347.2612 for more information about marketing your company with a vendor tent at the International Gold Cup races.

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