Sponsors & Volunteers

Starkville Area Arts Council

The Starkville Area Arts Council is proud to bring the Cotton District Arts Festival to Starkville and appreciates the support of the City of Starkville, Oktibbeha County, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, the Mississippi Arts Commission, Visit Mississippi, and numerous foundation, business, and individual donors.

The Cotton District Arts Festival's success is owed to the unbelievable efforts of countless volunteers, donors, and sponsors. This page is dedicated to all those who support and help bring the festival to you.

It takes a community to build a Festival!

Want to sponsor #CDAF2020?

Sponsorships are first-come, first-served until taken. Be sure to note payment deadlines on the Sponsorship Form.
Sponsorship details are below. Please don't hesitate to call us with questions. We may even be able to tweak a sponsorship to fit your brand!

Sponsorship Form

Sponsorship Overview

Want to get involved? Volunteer!

The festival is comprised of multiple committees that are co-chaired by some of the most loyal, dedicated and seasoned volunteers we've met. On the day of the festival, it takes 100+ volunteers working in 2-hour shifts. Volunteers set up, break down, and do everything in between. A special THANK YOU to all of those who have given their time and effort to make the Cotton District Arts Festival a success!

VOLUNTEER HERE!

OFFICIAL 2020 SPONSOR LEVELS
Here are the details.

TITLE SPONSOR ($10,000 - one available)

Top-level mention in all press related to the event (TV, radio, newsprint)
2’ X 6’ full-color Logo Banner displayed at
- CDAF Hospitality / Information tent (located in middle of festival)
- 3 music stages (prime placement when shared with stage sponsors)
10’x10’ booth space at the Festival (subject to additional discussion)
Name & Logo recognition on digital event communications (8+) beginning in February 2020
Logo recognition on posters and any print ads placed prior to event
Logo recognition on Festival Tee Shirt
Logo recognition on front page of CDAF website before event and for at least 6 months after event (each logo links to your company website)
Logo recognition used in all social media venues including CDAF app
Appropriate visual sponsorship recognition at SAAC events through 2020

TASTE OF STARKVILLE SPONSOR
($2,500 - 1 available)

Top-level mention in all press related to the event (TV, radio, newsprint)
Two 2’ X 6’ full-color Logo Banners displayed in Taste of Starkville section
Name recognition in press related to the event (print)
Logo recognition on posters
Name & Logo recognition on digital event communications (8+) beginning in February 2020
Logo recognition on selected page(s) of website for 6 months after event plus each logo links to company site
Verbal recognition at the event from entertainment stage
Logo recognition used in social media venues
Appropriate visual sponsorship recognition at related SAAC events through 2020

JURIED ARTS SHOW SPONSOR
($2,500 - 1 available)

Top-level mention in all press related to the event (TV, radio, newsprint)
2’ X 6’ full-color Logo Banners displayed at Juried Art venue
Name recognition in press related to the event (print)
Logo recognition on posters
Name & Logo recognition on digital event communications (8+) beginning in Feburary 2020
Logo recognition on selected page(s) of website for 6 months after event plus each logo links to company site
Verbal recognition at the event from entertainment stage
Logo recognition used in social media venues
Appropriate visual sponsorship recognition at related SAAC events through 2020

Merit and Purchase Prizes may also be sponsored individually. Please contact SAAC for details.

STAGE / VILLAGE SPONSOR ($1,000 - 10 available)

Choice of
- Co-sponsoring (with Title Sponsor) one of three music stages with 2’ X 6’ Logo Banner displayed at stage of your choice:
  - East Stage (MSU Entrance)
  - South Stage (Community Stage)
  - West Stage (Jarnigan Street)
- Sponsoring one of these Villages/Events with 2’ X 6’ Logo Banner displayed at Village:
  - Children’s Village
  - International Village
  - Pet Parade
  - Potters' Village
  - Singer/Songwriter Competition (Event in March)
  - Writers' Village
Name recognition in press related to the event (print)
Logo recognition on posters

Name recognition on digital event communications (8+) beginning February 2020
Logo recognition on selected page(s) of website for 6 months after event plus each logo links to company site
Recognition at the event from entertainment stage
Logo recognition used in social media venues
Appropriate visual sponsorship recognition at related SAAC events through 2020
Logo recognition on posters

GENERAL SUPPORTERS

SHOOTING STARS (aka "Poster Sponsors" $500 - 10 available)

Name recognition on final Festival Poster, distributed throughout the region.
Name recognition on digital event communications (8+) beginning February 2020
Logo recognition on website for 6 months after festival plus each logo links to company site
Logo recognition used in social media venues
Appropriate visual sponsorship recognition at related SAAC events through 2020

CONSTELLATION ($250 - website only - no limit)

Logo / Name recognition on website for 6 months after festival
Social media recognition

Have questions?
Would a different type of support fit your needs?

Please contact SAAC at 662-324-3080 for more information and let's find a way that you can help!

Meet the 2020 CDAF Sponsors!

Taste of Starkville Sponsor

Thanks to Clark Beverage Group for their continuing sponsorship of this fantastic highlight of local food and fare!

#CDAF2020 Taste of Starkville Sponsor

Singer/Songwriter Competition

Thank you to Dave's Dark Horse Tavern for hosting the Singer/Songwriter competition on April 4, 2020 at CDAF! Be sure to come to Dave's for the competition and come see the Winners on the West Stage at #CDAF2020 on April 18. For more info on this competition, check out our page under the Villages & Competitions tab.

#CDAF2020 Singer/Songwriter Competition Venue Sponsor

Potters' Village

Thank you to Columbus Brick for sponsoring our all-new Potters' Village! Be sure to check out what we have going on at this all-new village for #CDAF2020 under the Villages & Competitions tab.

#CDAF2020 Potters' Village Sponsor

Children's Village!

Thank you to Modern Wooodmen: Barbara Coats and Starkville Junior Auxiliary for their sponsorship of the 2020 Children's Village! Be sure to check out the events for this fun festival village!

#CDAF2020 Children's Village Sponsor

International Village Sponsor!

Thank you to 4County Electric Power Association for their sponsorship of the #CDAF2020 International Village! Be sure to check out the events for this fun festive village!

#CDAF2020 International Village Sponsor

East Stage Sponsor!

Thank you to BankFirst for sponsorship of the #CDAF2020 East Stage! Be sure to check the music line up under the Events & Entertainment tab!

#CDAF2020 East Stage Sponsor

West Stage Sponsor!

Thank you to BancorpSouth for sponsorship of the #CDAF2020 West Stage! Be sure to check the music line up under the Events & Entertainment tab!

#CDAF2020 West Stage Sponsor

South Stage Sponsor!

The South Stage is our Community Stage - come support local school and civic and community groups as they share their talent!

#CDAF2020 South Stage Sponsor

Writers' Village Sponsor!

We've revamped our Writer's Village and excited to have received a grant from the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance join as the official sponsor for the literary part of the festival! Check out the new things we're doing with Writers' Village under the Villages & Competitions tab above!