2015 CANVAS AUCTION MARCH 19, 2015 | 5 P.M. | BOYCE THEATRE, STAMPEDE PARK BUY A WAGON, BE PART OF HISTORY IN 2015 An Exclusive Alberta Experience The 2015 GMC Rangeland Derby is your opportunity to experience history at the Calgary Stampede. Every night there are 9 exciting races! When the Klaxon blares, to start every heat ...4 wagons, 24 horses and 96 thundering hooves race around the track! Take advantage of the opportunity to be more than a spectator, become a successful chuckwagon advertiser: • Raise your company or organizations’ profile by advertising your logo on a canvas in 2015 • Create a unique client, staff and family event with an exclusive barn hosting experience We’re Greatest Together The Calgary Stampede is one of Canada’s oldest and most endeared brands recognized by global media as one of the best events in the world to attend in July. Since 1912 the Calgary Stampede has been built on world-famous events; the Chuckwagon Races and Stampede Rodeo are one-of-a-kind and the richest purses in the world for their sport. During each of the 10 nights at the GMC Rangeland Derby’s nine heats, you can be part of the heart-stopping action as drivers vie for over $1 million in prize money. A great return on your investment with opportunities to entertain clients, friends or partner with your organization’s favourite charity Over 10 days your brand has the potential to be seen by: • 3 million television viewers • 190,000 live cheering fans • 250,000 page views online • 100,000 radio listeners • Over 4 million print media reach Take advantage of the most unique opportunity to create an experience for your clients, staff and friends they will never forget. Make a difference at your company and in your community during this exciting Calgary tradition. 2 TO GET IN THE RACE AT THE CALGARY STAMPEDE Here’s what you do With the chuckwagon canvasses being sold in an auction format, you can decide how much you want to spend. 2014 saw prices range from $45,000 to $170,000 per chuckwagon, averaging $98,403. As a chuckwagon advertiser you will be responsible for the design and production cost of the chuckwagon canvas. The Calgary Stampede will provide contact information of preferred chuckwagon canvas production companies. As a chuckwagon advertiser you receive: One parking pass and Chuckwagon Access Packages based on canvas purchase price which include: • Exclusive Barn access and tours for up to 40 guests every night • Gate Admission • Grandstand/Tarmac Access • Guest Hosting Experience Estimated required costs for 10 days Auction price to buy Printing chuckwagon canvas Total low $45,000 $500 $45,500 high $170,000 $800 $170,800 Optional hosting/exposure costs per day Premium Seating Barn Hosting 3 low $1,560 $1,000 high $30,000 $5,000 ADVERTISER PASS AND ACCESS DETAIL Advertisers are entitled to a number of Chuckwagon Access Passes. Please note that not every type of pass enables full access to Stampede Park or the Chuckwagon Barn area. Advertisers will receive a total of 15-20 VIP Access Passes, depending upon the purchase price of their canvas. Additional Chuckwagon VIP Access Passes are available to Advertisers at $35.00 per pass, the maximum number of guests per advertiser that can access H Barn each evening is limited with absolutely no exceptions. Each advertiser will be issued two additional VIP passes for catering staff. Accordingly, 25 additional VIP Access Passes will be available for purchase, or alternatively, the balance of these passes can be taken as Barn Access Passes, at no additional charge. Barn Passes DO NOT provide any gate or Grandstand admission and cannot be used for park admission. Advertisers can choose their pass options and make any required payments via the Advertiser’s Perquisite Pass Form. A customized from will be sent to the Advertiser and registered Sub-Advertisers by the Rodeo and Chuckwagon Office. Chuckwagon VIP Passes are allotted to Advertisers in the following increments, based on the canvas purchase price A successful bid of $100,000 and over at the Canvas Auction includes: • 20 VIP Passes – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission* and barn access. • 2 Catering VIP Passes – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission* and barn access. • 25 Barn Passes – barn access only, no gate or Grandstand admission; can be upgraded to VIP passes for $35/pass. • 1 Barn Delivery Pass – for a vehicle only to enter the hosting area during restricted times (individuals in vehicle MUST have VIP pass). • 1 Parking Pass – in a preferred lot, close proximity to Stampede Park. A successful bid under $100,000 at the Canvas Auction includes: 4 • 15 VIP Passes – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission* and barn access. • 2 Catering VIP Passes – includes gate admission, Grandstand admission* and barn access. • 25 Barn Passes – barn access only, no gate or Grandstand admission; can be upgraded to VIP passes for $35/pass. • 1 Barn Delivery Pass – for a vehicle only to enter the hosting area during restricted times (individuals in vehicle MUST have VIP pass). • 1 Parking Pass – in a preferred lot, close proximity to Stampede Park. Seating is limited to the top two rows of Infield seating. These seats will be held until 8:30 pm nightly but, following that time, unused seats will be released to the general public. When seats are not available, the pass also allows for standing room on the Grandstand tarmac. EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES Access to premium Grandstand venues Enhance your Stampede experience in 2015 by hosting your guests on Park. We have many great premium hosting options still available for groups from 2 to 100 every day of Stampede. Barn hosting Barn hosting access is exclusive and guarantees an experience of a lifetime for your guests. Hosting space is available back at the barns, and food service can be provided by your team members or catering companies. Required compliance with both Calgary Fire Department and Alberta Health Services regulations ensures a great hosting experience for all guests. Chuckwagon driver appearances Use the prestige of your premier chuckwagon driver through appearances at corporate Stampede functions and company events to build and promote your brand. Barn Tours Barn access offers unique exposure to your driver and the equine athletes of this thrilling sport. Take a few minutes to watch our “Equine Outfit of Excellence” video and you will get a true feeling of the relationship between the equine athletes and the driver. CLICK HERE Ticket offers Chuckwagon advertisers have the ability to pre-purchase Chuckwagon Access Packages which include gate admission, Grandstand/tarmac access and barn access to extend the experience of your stakeholders. Advertisers are also given the opportunity to pre-purchase reserved seating for chuckwagons and rodeo. Support your organization’s favourite charity Chuckwagon advertisers have the opportunity to co brand with a charity or community organization for either a night or for the 10 days of Stampede. 5 MAXIMIZING THE ADVERTISER EXPERIENCE The 2015 GMC Rangeland Derby isn’t just something you watch, it’s something you experience. As a chuckwagon advertiser you can take advantage of priority access to hosting at the Calgary Stampede. The Frontier Pavilion is western hospitality with a kick. Live western music and authentic western cuisine prepared by our executive chef are just the beginning. Your guests will also get prime lower level tickets for the GMC Rangeland Derby and a collector’s edition souvenir program to commemorate the event. The Rangeland Tent gives your guests a taste of good old-fashioned western hospitality with the Rangeland Package. The night starts out with a BBQ and live western music and finishes off with prime balcony tickets during the GMC Rangeland Derby. The Paddock Balcony is sure to impress your guests on our exclusive rooftop patio where they will be treated to authentic western cuisine. This package includes prime lower level tickets in the Grandstand. For hosting information or to book your tickets call 403.269.9822 or email [email protected] Private Infield Suites - The theme is “up close” for proximity to the action. You can hear the shouts of drivers and feel the wind as the wagons head around the barrels. If you’re lucky you may even get a bit of dirt in your teeth. Don’t be fooled - this is high-style hosting with private in-suite attendants and personalized service. Our most elegant venue, ranahans is located on the third level of the Grandstand and houses three exclusive private dining areas. When the action starts outside, guests move to covered seats within the Grandstand with personalized beverage service in the seats. The Lazy S provides premium dining, lounge and event seating on the fourth level of the Grandstand. From private indoor Executive Suites to covered outdoor Loge Seating with a served gourmet dinner, The Lazy S is designed for great views of the GMC Rangeland Derby and the Evening Stage Show. Located on the main level of the Grandstand, 30X Saloon can be booked as a semi-private or private hosting venue. When your guests finish dinner, you move to great seats in the Grandstand with the rest of the Stampede fans, with personalized service. For more information please call 403.261.9341 premiumseating.calgarystampede.com 6 SHARE THE EXPERIENCE AND THE COST As a chuckwagon advertiser you can choose to share this exclusive opportunity with up to nine other companies. Sharing companies can leverage exposure through a different chuckwagon canvas each night. Shared experience = shared costs. Get ready. Start bidding! The excitement starts Thursday, March 19, 2015, when corporate Calgary goes head to head at the GMC Rangeland Derby Canvas Auction. As a bidder, you will have 36 different drivers you can bid on; 36 chances to get your business’ logo on a chuckwagon canvas. With the calibre of drivers up for grabs, this year’s bidding will be fierce. 2015 CANVAS AUCTION MARCH 19, 2015 • 5 P.M. • BOYCE THEATRE, STAMPEDE PARK WE WILL SUPPORT YOU To support chuckwagon advertisers maximize their branding benefits, a liaison from the Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon committee is individually assigned to each advertiser. We are eager to answer questions, share historical best practices and help you learn the ropes of this customizable medium. Let us partner with you to ensure you receive the best return on your investment. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 403.261.0107 [email protected] CLICK HERE RESERVE YOUR BID CARD ONLINE AT: 7 http://cs.calgarystampede.com/events/gmc-rangeland-derby/ canvas-auction/entry-form.html CLICK HERE 2015 GMC RANGELAND DERBY DRIVERS Driver 2014 Canvas Auction Price Driver 2014 Canvas Auction Price Kurt Bensmiller $140,000 Jamie Laboucane $90,000 Jerry Bremner $105,000 Layne MacGillivray $135,000 Layne Bremner $85,000 Codey McCurrach* $95,000 (13) BJ Carey $75,000 Ray Mitsuing $85,000 Colt Cosgrave $100,000 Kris Molle $52,500 Rae Croteau Jr. $135,000 Roger Moore $50,000 Troy Dorchester $130,000 Obrey Motowylo $120,000 Dallas Dyck Rookie Shane Nolin $67,500 Chad Fike Rookie Vern Nolin $100,000 Jordie Fike $125,000 Evan Salmond* $65,000 (13) Rick Fraser $130,000 Kelly Sutherland $145,000 Dave Galloway Rookie Kirk Sutherland $115,000 Jason Glass $170,000 Mark Sutherland $125,000 Gary Gorst $70,000 Mitch Sutherland* $75,000 (13) Logan Gorst $85,000 Luke Tournier $85,000 Chad Harden $110,000 Chanse Vigen $85,000 Doug Irvine $100,000 Mike Vigen $45,000 Wayne Knight $110,000 John Walters $75,000 * Did not compete in 2014 GMC Rangeland Derby FOR MORE INFORMATION: 403.261.0107 [email protected] CLICK HERE RESERVE YOUR BID CARD ONLINE AT: http://cs.calgarystampede.com/events/gmc-rangeland-derby/ canvas-auction/entry-form.html CLICK HERE The Calgary Stampede in 2012 contributed $189m to the Calgary Economy and $256m to the Alberta Economy. 8
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