Sponsorship

 

WineFest

Introduction

November 6 to 8, Ponte Vedra Beach will be transformed into Wine Country by the 8th Ponte Vedra Beach Food & Wine Fest. This wine lover's extravaganza finds its home for most events at the Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort and a Four Star property. This three 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.

Friday ~ Una Noche Especial, A Celebration of Argentinian Food, Wine & Specialities. Four course tasting menu prepared by the Sawgrass Marriott's Award Winning Chef David Scalise paired with the wines of Bodega Navarro Correas. With an operation more than two centuries old in Mendoza, Argentina, the traditional Bodega Navarro Correas is currently one of the leaders in the premium wine market. That evening we will have a demonstration of the national dance of Argentina, the tango. In addition, we will have both a live and silent auction with out top lot, a trip to Argentina with three nights in Buenos Aires and three nights in Mendoza with a special tour of our featured winery.

Saturday ~ Grand Tasting.
Tasting of over 145 international and domestic wines and champagnes and samplings of the signature dishes of fifteen area gourmet and specialty restaurants. Jazz Trio from the Uneversity of North Florida's Jazz Department - Number One in the United States. Silent auction featuring exquisite wines paired with weekend getaways, gourmet dining, cultural events and more.

Sunday ~ Champagne Brunch
Champagne vs. Sparkling, A Comparison
Four Course Brunch prepared by Chef Brett A. Smith, of the Marriott's award winning restaurant, The Augustine Grille, accompanied by the fine wines of Domaine Chandon representing California's sparkling wines and Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot representing the champagne of France. Bottles will be masked for more fun!

 

Sponsorship Costs and Benefits

Gold Sponsor Benefits ~ Cost $3,000:

• 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 2010 when new event dates are posted
• Recognition at all Chamber Events now through December
• Mention in Press Releases
• Four Tickets to Una Noche Especial, A Celebration of Argentinian Food, Wine & Specialities
• Ten Tickets to the Grand Tasting

Silver Sponsor Benefits ~ Cost $1,500:

• 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 2010 when new event dates are posted.
• Recognition at all Chamber events, now through December
• Mention in Press Releases
• Mention in Event Promotion through other Chamber member clubs
• Two Tickets to Una Noche Especial, A Celebration of Argentinian Food, Wine & Specialities
• Ten Tickets to the Grand Tasting

Bronze Sponsor ~ Cost $750:

• 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 2010 when new event dates are posted
• Recognition at all Chamber Events now through December
• Mention in Press Releases
• Six Tickets to the Grand Tasting

Corkscrew ~ $300:

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

 

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