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Event Program
The people, plates, and pours you will only find at Epicurience Virginia,
a festival taking place August 29 – September 1, 2014, featuring local
purveyors and regional wines.
Community Partner
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IN DC’S WINE COUNTRY®
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COMMUNITY APPROVED
LOCAL, SEASONAL, ORGANIC
Ayrshire Farm in Upperville, the first Virginia farm
to be Certified Organic and Certified Humane®,
provides meats for local restaurants and markets, including
its own Hunter’s Head Tavern, and Home Farm Store.
This famous chicken pot pie from Hunter’s Head Tavern is made
with Ayrshire’s Certified Organic, Certified Humane® chicken.
At the Wine Kitchen Leesburg, the seasonal American bistro menu
uses local and organic ingredients raised by Loudoun County’s
farmers to create dishes like this warm spring vegetable salad.
Wine Kitchen’s sister restaurant, WK Hearth is about fresh, creative Italian
cuisine using seasonal ingredients, like this spring flatbread with marinated
artichokes, asparagus, housemade mozzarella, and arugula-mint pesto.
“At their root, wine and food are simple pleasures
to be enjoyed among friends and family
over the sound of happy, hearty laughter.”
Executive Chef, Justin Garrison, the Wine Kitchen
PALATE PLEASER
WINES WITH A SENSE OF PLACE
Tarara Winery specializes in single-vineyard blends,
showcasing the essence of Virginia wine.
Their Nevaeh Red is based on Syrah, Merlot, and small
portions of Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
VISIT EPICVIRGINIA.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
© 2012 Robb Sharetg. All Rights Reserved.
The 300 acre Early Mountain
Vineyards at the foot of the
Blue Ridge Mountains features
a tasting room and picturesque
views, inviting guests to a palate
pleasing experience. Local food
and wine offerings are served
daily at the vineyard’s Market Place.
LOUDOUN IS DC‘S WINE COUNTRY®
Just 26 miles from Washington, D.C. lies the home of more
than 35 award-winning wineries and exquisite culinary
experiences. Enjoy farm-to-table dining, local breweries
and distilleries, farm-fresh berry pies, and sweets. Toss in
a few hours antiquing in one of our charming towns and
villages — the perfect pairing to your DC getaway.
VISITLOUDOUN.ORG
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Loudoun County and D.C. Metropolitan Region Demographics
Loudoun County, Virginia
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Loudoun population: 312,311 as of 2010
census (estimated at 336,898 for 2012)
84.1% increase from 2000
According to Forbes magazine, Loudoun
County is the richest county in the nation,
with a media annual household income
of $115,574.
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Region
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Population: 5.58 million as of 2010 census
16.4% increase from 2000
Fairfax County is Virginia’s most populous
county with 1.1 million residents, and has
the second highest household income in
the country at $105,416.
DC area income is $72,800. It has
overtaken the San Francisco Bay Area as
the highest-income metropolitan area in
the nation.
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According to Forbes magazine, four of the
top ten richest counties in the nation are
in Washington, D.C.’s suburbs.
The DC region is also the highesteducation area in the country with 42.5%
of residents having a bachelor’s degree,
and 19% having a graduate degree.
Forbes magazine stated in its 2008
“America’s Best- And Worst-Educated
Cities” report: “The D.C. area is less than
half the size of L.A., but both cities have
around 100,000 Ph.D.’s.”
There are categories of sponsorship, as well as other sponsorship opportunities available for companies and
individuals who want to reach these affluent markets. Epicurience Virginia strives to create partnerships and
will customize opportunities based on specific needs.
Platinum Sponsorship
$35,000
Package Includes:
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$20,000
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$10,000
Package Includes:
Naming rights to the Grand Tasting Event
Prominent 20’ x 20’ space for a commercial exhibit
Prominent listing as lead sponsor with logo placement on all
printed material, including invitations, postcards, advertisements
and promotional posters
Two-page color ad in the event program
Mention or visual in all media and marketing materials including
radio spots, press releases, and TV spots
Prominent Logo and listing on event website with link to
company website
Full page company profile and ad on Epicurience website
Prominent signage at Grand Tasting
Logo on volunteer T-shirts
Invitation to VIP Sponsor Events leading up to the Festival
50 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand Tasting, VIP
access and special seating areas
Gold Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship
20’ x 10’ space for a commercial exhibit
Listing as sponsor with logo placement on all printed material
including invitations, postcards, advertisements and promotional
posters
Full-page color ad in the event program
Logo and listing on event website with link to company website
Logo on volunteer T-shirts
Invitation to VIP Sponsor events leading up to the Festival
20 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand Tasting, VIP
access and special seating areas
10 General Admission Tickets
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10’ x 10’ space for a commercial exhibit
Listing as sponsor with logo placement on all printed material
including invitations, postcards, advertisements and promotional
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Full-page color ad in the event program
Logo and listing on event website with link to company website
Logo on volunteer T-shirts
16 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand Tasting, VIP
access and special seating
6 General Admission Tickets
Bronze Sponsorship
$7,500
Package Includes:
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10’ x 10’ space for a commercial exhibit
Listing as sponsor with logo placement on all printed material
including invitations, postcards, advertisements and promotional
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Half-page color ad in the event program
Logo and listing on event website with link to company website
Logo listed on volunteer T-shirts
8 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand Tasting, VIP
access and special seating
4 General Admission Tickets
Partner/Friend Sponsorship
Package Includes:
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10’ x 10’ space for a commercial exhibit
Listing as sponsor with logo placement on printed
material including invitations, postcards, advertisements
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Quarter-page color ad in the event program book
Logo and listing on event website
Logo on volunteer T-shirts
6 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand Tasting,
VIP access and special seating
2 General Admission tickets
$5,000
Epicurience Virginia offers sponsors the opportunity to have one-on-one interaction with both local and
visiting high-end food and wine connoisseurs, guest celebrity chefs, noted authors, the media, beverage
professionals, restaurant and hotel owners, culinary establishment owners, and more.
Unique Sponsorship Opportunities
VIP Tent
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Wine Education Tent
$20,000
Naming rights to the VIP Pavilion
Company Logo on Festival Maps
Company Logo on vendor signage within VIP pavilion
Opportunity to contribute to VIP Gift Bag (Count TBD)
Listing as sponsor with logo placement on all printed
material including invitations, postcards, advertisements
and promotional posters
Full-page color ad in the event program book
Logo and listing on event website with link to company website
Logo listed on volunteer T-shirts
20 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand Tasting,
VIP access and special seating
Demonstration Stage
$17,500
Benefits of a Silver Sponsor plus;
Benefits of a Silver Sponsor plus;
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Naming rights to the Wine Education Tent
Company Name and Logo on stage back drop and Festival program
Contribute to content of sessions
6 Additional VIP Tickets which includes tickets to Grand Tasting,
VIP access and special seating
Opportunity to contribute to VIP Gift Bag (Count TBD)
Title Sponsorship Opportunities
$2,500
Your choice of one of the following for naming rights w/benefits:
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Wrist Band Sponsor
Water Sponsor
Bistro Tables Golf Cart Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Comfort Station Sponsor
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Naming rights to the Chef Demonstration Stage
Benefits
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Company Name and Logo on stage back drop and Festival Maps
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Demonstration Stage product display
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10 Additional VIP Tickets which includes tickets to the Grand
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Opportunity to contribute to VIP Gift Bag (Count TBD)
Sponsors benefit from a robust marketing and advertising effort
by Visit Loudoun and, depending on the level of their support,
receive exhibit space at the event, are featured on the event’s
website, the official program, signage, advertisements, video
presentations, tickets to the event, and much more.
$15,000
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Prominent Signage on your chosen Title Sponsorship
Company Name in Program
Opportunity to contribute to VIP Gift Bag
2 VIP Tickets which includes tickets to Grand Tasting,
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2 General Admission tickets
FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP
DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Tina Johnson
email: [email protected]
phone: 703.777.8577
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