Kensington Celebrates the International Day of the Book Festival Sunday April 26th 2015 * Howard Avenue, Old Town Kensington * 11am-4pm

 

Sponsorship Details

About the Festival:
April twenty-third (the festival will take place on the twenty-sixth this year) is a symbolic day in world literature. Marking the anniversary of the deaths of both William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes, and drawing its inspiration from the Catalan tradition of the Day of the Book and the Rose, it was declared as the International Day of the Book by UNESCO in 1995.

On this day in Barcelona, bookstalls and street festivities run the length of the picturesque La Rambla, the old city's main boulevard and, according to the Spanish author Garcia Lorca, "the only street in the world which I wish would never end."

Now in its 10th year, the Kensington Day of the Book Festival brings this tradition to the Washington, DC area and has grown to become one of the top literary events in the area, drawing over 100 authors and participants, and about 5000 visitors last year. Local authors, book and paper artists, publishers, literary groups and community organizations line Howard Avenue in Historic Old Town Kensington to discuss, show, and sell their works. Festivities include live music, author and poetry readings, a children’s program, a scavenger hunt, food truck, and more. All activities are free, and the festival is held rain or shine.

We invite you to join us to celebrate this wonderful day on Howard Ave, our "La Rambla."

Why you should sponsor:
Your sponsorship will expose your company to over one hundred participants and thousands of festival visitors from the Washington DC Area and beyond, as well as exposure to thousands more through the festival website, social media, and other promotions. It is an opportunity to be a part of a growing and exciting literary and community event, to support and encourage reading and writing, and to celebrate books and literature.

Why we need your support:
Sponsorships help to cover the cost of the tents, promotion, bands, children’s entertainers, special guests, website, and much more. The festival is non-profit and 100% of all donations go towards its success and continuation.


Sponsorship Opportunities
(Sponsorship levels are named after Town of Kensington landmarks)

“The Mansion” Sponsorship $1000 - Featured Tents
Plus Literary Stage, Children’s Stage, or Food Court

“The Armory” Sponsorship $500 - Bands
Plus Featured Bands: The Nighthawks and The Rock-A-Sonics
  • Name, logo, click-thru website link, and one click-thru social media link will be displayed at the upper left on the homepage of the festival website: www.dayofthebook.com
  • Cards and/or other company material will be displayed on the festival’s Welcome Table.
  • Table with a 10x10 canopy at the festival if you wish to set up and be present.
  • A posting on the festival’s facebook page featuring your company and linked to your website and/or facebook page. www.facebook.com/dayofthebook
  • Name and logo will be included on a large poster at the Welcome Table display.
  • Your sponsorship will be acknowledged at the Music Tent with the introduction of The Nighthawks’ performance. www.thenighthawks.com
  • Name and company logo will be included on a large poster display near the Music Tent along with a table to include your company material.

“The Train Station” Sponsorship $300 - Welcome Station
Plus Welcome Station Poster/Banner and Facebook Feature

  • Name, logo, click-thru website link, and one click-thru social media link will be displayed at the left on the homepage of the festival website: www.dayofthebook.com
  • Cards and/or other company material will be displayed on the festival’s Welcome Table.
  • A posting on the festival’s facebook page featuring your company and linked to your website and/or facebook page. www.facebook.com/dayofthebook
  • Name and logo will be included on a large poster at the Welcome Table display.
  • Table space provided (with table) under shared tent or you may bring a 10x10 canopy f you wish to set up and be present.

“The Library” Sponsorship $200 - Table and Space
  • Name, logo, and click-thru website link will be displayed at the lower left on the homepage of the festival website: www.dayofthebook.com
  • Cards and/or other company material will be displayed on the festival’s Welcome Table.
  • Name will be included in a Thank You posting on the festival’s facebook page. www.facebook.com/dayofthebook
  • Table space provided (with table) under shared tent or you may bring a 10x10 canopy f you wish to set up and be present.

“The Cabin” Sponsorship $100
  • Name, logo, and click-thru company website link will be displayed at the lower left on the homepage of the festival website. www.dayofthebook.com
  • Cards and/or other company material will be displayed on the festival’s Welcome Table.
  • Name will be included in a Thank You posting on the festival’s facebook page. www.facebook.com/dayofthebook

Donations of any amount are very much appreciated!
100% of all donations go toward the success of the festival! Thank You!

Please contact: Elisenda Sola-Sole at 301-949-9416 or kensingtonbookfestival15@gmail.com


Kensington Book Festival | 3786 Howard Ave, Kensington MD 20895 | 301-949-9416 | kensingtonbookfestival15@gmail.com

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Debi Hammack