Sponsorship

Sponsorship

 The Rochester West Indian Festival Organization, Inc. (RWIFO) Carifest Festival and Parade is made possible by generous sponsors like YOU.

Every year, the City of Rochester comes alive for RWIFO's annual Carifest Festival and Parade

Through RWIFO sponsorship, businesses advertise their commitment to the same principles that guide RWIFO and that make Rochester a great place to live: diversity, community, excellence, excitement, and a shared spirit of creativity.

Now in its 40th year, CARIFEST is one of the oldest Caribbean festivals in NY, and the only event of its kind in the Upstate region. Each summer, more than 4,500 fans come from around town, across the state, and even across the country to enjoy great Caribbean music plus Rochester’s local shopping, restaurants, and hotels. Carifest Festival and Parade is considered to be one of Rochester’s “signature events”.

Carifest admissions cover just 50% of the full cost of festival programming. For the rest, RWIFO depends on generous supporters like you to help bring the Caribbean to our neighborhood.

Carifest is a ticketed event held in the heart of Downtown Rochester, offering sponsors diverse opportunities for recognition.

Your underwriting covers much of the costs of bringing the Caribbean to our community – thank you!

 

Explore Sponsorship levels and benefits below

 Presenting

$10,000+

 Producer

$5,000 – $9,999

 Benefactor

$2,500 – $4,999

 Main Stage

$1,500 – $2,499

 Spotlight

$1,000 – $1,499

 Collaborator

$750 – $999

 Community

$500 - $749

 Advertising Partner

$250

What does RWIFO Sponsorship mean for you?

  • You help RWIFO fill our downtown streets with music, crafts, food and art from the Caribbean and create multicultural experiences that are accessible to people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, & incomes.
  • You make a difference in the local economy and join a community of local businesses who are keeping Rochester unique and vibrant through their support for the Caribbean community in the area.
  • You show your clients and customers – present and future – that you value one of their favorite events. Festival-goers tell us that they make a point of supporting businesses that support Carifest.
  • You keep ticket prices low, plus help create 10+ hours of festival events. You also receive complimentary* tickets that can help you grow your business or reward top employees. (*at Spotlight Sponsor level and above)

For more information on RWIFO sponsorship, please contact:

sponsor@rwifo.org
(585) 234-0909
P.O. Box 64551, Rochester, NY 14624

 

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