Sponsorship

WineFest

Introduction

November 7 to 11, Ponte Vedra Beach will be transformed into Wine Country by the 6th Ponte Vedra Beach Food & Wine Fest. This wine lover's extravaganza finds its home for most events at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, a Four Star Resort. This five day celebration of food and wine offers unparalleled opportunities to taste hundreds of wines from around the world and savor dishes prepared by some of the area's finest chefs and restaurants.

Wednesday ~ Beer 'n Bites, a new event, at Bogey Grille, Ponte Vedra Beach's premier sports bar, will feature high-end domestic and foreign beers with the appropriate casual dining treats.

Thursday ~ Tapas & Tasting, a new wine seminar for those that enjoy alfresco dining lakeside at Aqua Grill, Ponte Vedra Beach's eclectic American restaurant, will highlight a selection of 8 wines from both Masi and King Estate, paired with 6 courses of delectable tapas prepared by Executive Chef Tyler Brock.

Friday ~ Winemaker's Dinner, five courses prepared by the Marriott's executive chef Charles Charbonneau will be paired with the extraordinary wines of Alexander Valley Vineyards with a commentary by their Proprietor and General Operating Partner, Hank Wetzel.

Saturday ~ Grand Tasting, the event's centerpiece at the Marriott, offering an opportunity for patrons to sample over 125 wines from around the globe and the signature dishes of 15 area specialty and gourmet restaurants.

Sunday ~ Champagne Brunch, held in the Marriott's lovely Augustine Grille, featuring the unique wines of Laurent-Perrier, a French tradition since 1812 accompanied by a five course brunch prepared by the restaurant's Chef Brett A. Smith.

Sponsorship Costs and Benefits

Gold Sponsor Benefits ~ Cost $2,500:

• Mention on Advertising
• Logo on Event Banner
• One-half Page Ad In Program
• Logo in Chamber Chat now through December
• Logo on WineFest Web Page with link to your site now through March 2008 when new event dates are posted
• Recognition at all Chamber Events now through December
• Mention on the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Event Calendar & on www.Getaway4Florida.com
• Mention in Press Releases
• Four Tickets to the Winemaker's Dinner
• Ten Tickets to the Wine Tasting

Silver Sponsor Benefits ~ Cost $1,750:

• Mention on Advertising
• Logo on Event Banner
• One-fourth Page Ad in Program
• Logo in Chamber Chat, now through December
• Logo on WineFest Web Page with link to your site, now through March 2008 when new event dates are posted.
• Recognition at all Chamber events, now through December
• Mention on the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Event Calendar & on www.Getaway4Florida.com
• Mention in Press Releases
• Mention in Event Promotion through other Chamber member clubs
• Two Tickets to the Winemaker's Dinner
• Eight Tickets to the Wine Tasting

Bronze Sponsor ~ Cost $1,000:

• Mention on Advertising
• Logo on Event Banner
• Logo and Mention in the Program
• Logo in Chamber Chat now through December
• Logo on WineFest Web Page with link to your site, now through March 2007 when new event dates are posted
• Recognition at all Chamber Events now through December
• Mention on the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & the Beaches Event Calendar & on www.Getaway4Florida.com
• Mention in Press Releases
• Four Tickets to the Wine Tasting

Other Sponsor Benefits
Corkscrew ~ $300:

• Mention in Program
• Mention in Chamber Chat, now through December
• Two Tickets to the Wine Tasting

Grapenuts Button ~ $15:

• Commemorative Button
• Raffle Ticket for Tasting Prize

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