Solar-powered KRUU 100.1 FM community radio presents
June 19-21, 2015 Fairfield, Iowa
3 Days of FREE Music | Over 50 bands on 3 stages
3 days, 3 stages, 50 bands! June 19-21, 2015
In and around Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa
www.fairfestiowa.com; on Facebook and Twitter
Keepin’ It Free
2013 was a lucky year for Fairfield and southeast Iowa.
It was the year a small group of community lovers, led by the
founders of the local community radio station, realized their vision of
creating an annual weekend festival in the cultural confines of their
own hometown. And the kicker? Offer all the music for free!
No gates, no lines, no admission tickets, or fees. Just an open invite to come and enjoy
high quality national, regional and local bands in the Heartland. Thus the inaugural
FAIRfest was born, featuring over 40 bands, plus speakers and corollary events.
Situated on the third weekend in June, FAIRfest has quickly become “a signature event,”
according to Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy at the spring press conference.
The first festival went off without a hitch and drew over 5,000 people. Fairfield city
father Dave Neff told organizers, “People have been talking about doing something like
this for decades and you pulled it off. Congratulations!”
On the heels of that success, plans for FAIRfest 2014 began almost immediately. With
greater local buy in and national acts like Los Lobos, David Lindley and Rebirth Brass
Band, attendance tripled to 15,000 people and generated $250,000 in local revenues,
according to an economic impact survey by the Economic Development Association.
The inspired sense of community and celebration of all things Fairfield that emerged
around FAIRfest created a buzz that lasted for weeks and propelled us on to 2015!
3 days, 3 stages, 50 bands! June 19-21, 2015
In and around Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa
www.fairfestiowa.com; on Facebook and Twitter
And now, in our third year, things have expanded again:
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Over 50 bands: starting earlier, ending later, stimulating sales.
After parties at the Arbor, Cafe Paradiso, Burning Oak, and others
Inaugural poster design competition winner: John Schirmer.
A Kid's Corner, organized by Singing Cedars.
Local retailers are extending hours.
Sustainability workshops and demonstrations by Green AmeriCorps.
The library will host one of our Literary tracks on Saturday.
Green Building Supply will host another Great Taste food event.
The Jefferson County Trails will host our first scavenger hunt during FAIRfest.
The Carnegie Museum and Masdam Barns are offering hours and an exhibit.
The City, County, FCVB, Chamber, FACC, FEDA are partnering.
Local media, motels, businesses are providing great outreach and support.
Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a booth promoting Destination Fairfield.
The beverage garden is expanding hours--three days this year.
Key organizers who helped with RAGBRAI and other national festivals.
As is our tradition, lots of local musicians will perform at FAIRfest.
More interns, college and high school, than ever before, plus volunteers.
Everyone is welcome at the table because FAIRfest is what we make it.
If your company would like to volunteer, contact Erika Richards at 641 233-1755
or [email protected].
With financial support from business leaders like you--leaders who share the vision of
what an amazing annual festival of this quality and magnitude can mean for a community
—keeping FAIRfest free will be a reality for years to come.
Whether business or individual, please consider joining us with an outright donation or at
one of our various sponsorship levels with the benefits described in this packet. We're
happy to meet with you one-on-one or with your decision makers. Contact Jean Greco at
641-455-9142 or [email protected].
FAIRfest is under the auspices of solar-powered KRUU radio, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. We
look forward to partnering with you now and into the future.
From all of us at Team FAIRfest, see you June 19th. Let the fun begin!!
Chris, Erika, James, Jean, Maggie, Rick, Robert, Roland, Steve & Tammy
3 days, 3 stages, 50 bands! June 19-21, 2015
In and around Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa
www.fairfestiowa.com; on Facebook and Twitter
From Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine, over 50
bands converge on Fairfield, Iowa
June 19-21, 2015
A stunning and eclectic mix of bluegrass to new grass, rock,
folk and blues,
Here’s a peek at the 2015 headliners:
Cyril Neville's Royal Southern Brotherhood
Funky, bluesy, soulful: Grammy winning vocalist and driving force of one of America’s most
treasured bands, The Neville Brothers.
3 days, 3 stages, 50 bands! In our 3rd year June 19-21
In and around Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa
www.fairfestiowa.com; on Facebook and Twitter
Greg Brown
Elephant Revival
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and
Iowa national treasure
Rising stars of Contemporary folk, Americana,
Celtic, Bluegrass, Indie rock
Pieta Brown
The Pines
singer/songwriter, dreamy folk rock
A fusion of indie rock, Americana, and ethereal swamp pop
Shook Twins
Sam Llanas
Daughter of Greg Brown, Alt country,
Twice as much Folk, roots, groove and acoustic
soul
Formerly of the BoDeans, Iconic American
singer, roots guitarist and songwriter
3 days, 3 stages, 50 bands! In our 3rd year June 19-21
In and around Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa
www.fairfestiowa.com; on Facebook and Twitter
Giving Tree Band
Ian Moore
A fun-loving, high energy mix of Americana,
bluegrass and rock and roll
An eclectic blend of folk, rock and roll, world
music and blues
Muddy Ruckus
Gipsy Moon
Portland, Maine-based acoustic power duo
playing a blend of Americana, gypsy stomp
and epic rock
Folk, gipsy bluegrass, old-timey, new-fangled
jazz
Jeff. Co. Green Band
Fairfield's homegrown legends in their original
configuration.
Chad Elliot
Alt country, singer/songwriter, Americana, folk
rock, roots
3 days, 3 stages, 50 bands! In our 3rd year June 19-21
In and around Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, Fairfield, Iowa
www.fairfestiowa.com; on Facebook and Twitter
3 stages, 3 days, over 50 FREE bands, in our 3rd year!
June 19-21, 2015, Fairfield, IA
2015 Sponsorship Opportunities
All levels receive a sponsorship listing and discounted advertising rates in the Fairfield Ledger’s official
user’s guide to FAIRfest.
Friend of FAIRfest | $500
free booth | website sponsor page
KRUU spots: 25 on-air spots (a $200 value)
Bronze Sponsor | $1k
Act intros from stage | free booth | website sponsor page | program credit
KRUU spots: 55 on-air spots (a $400 value)
Silver Sponsor | $5k
Inside Festival room naming; act intros from stage | Pavilion, etc. | free booth | website sponsor page |
program
KRUU spots: 100 on-air spots (a $1,600 value)
Gold Sponsor-Sondheim theater | $10k
Indoor stage sponsor | Banner Sondheim stage | website sponsor footer & sponsor page | Festival
program
KRUU spots: 190 on-air spots (a $3,000 value)
Platinum Sponsor Briggs Street Stage - $15k | three availible
Venue stage sponsor | Venue Naming | Big Banner @ Venue Stage | website sponsor footer & sponsor
page | Festival program
KRUU spots: 315 on-air spots (a $5,000 value)
Diamond Sponsor (Main Stage) - $20k | three availible
Main stage sponsor | Main Stage Big Banner | top of website | Festival programKRUU spots: 470 on-air
spots (a $7,500 value)
Title Sponsor - $35k
Main Event sponsor | Main Stage Naming & Big Banner | top of website | Festival programKRUU spots:
625 on-air spots (a $10,000 value)
Information on higher levels is available on request. Contact [email protected] or call 641209-1083 if you are interested in becoming a FAIRfest sponsor. Thank you!