82nd National Folk Festival Sponsors and Partners
Sponsorship of the National Folk Festival will demonstrate corporate commitment to community engagement and make possible a transformative event that will generate economic, social, and cultural benefits for Jackson’s historic downtown. Burnish your brand by reaching the festival audience, plus millions of potential customers across Mississippi, the Southeast, and the country as part of the festival’s advertising and promotion. Capitalize on the National Folk Festival’s remarkable ability to bring our entire community—and our entire state—together.
The National Folk Festival is an economic powerhouse that unites communities in renewing civic pride, strengthening community collaborations, spurring investments in local infrastructure, and revitalizing downtowns. There’s “something for everyone,” from performances featuring the nation’s finest traditional musicians and dancers to parades, participatory dance, a crafts marketplace, regional cuisine, a children’s activities area, and a vibrant area devoted to showcasing Mississippi’s varied cultures.
Various levels of sponsorship are available. The Community Foundation for Mississippi is the fiscal sponsor of the National Folk Festival – Mississippi. Your support will be made to the National Folk Festival – Mississippi Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi. CFM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and support may be tax deductible. Explore the buttons below to learn more about our sponsor levels and to support the National Folk Festival.
Presenting Sponsor
The presenting sponsor gets naming rights to the largest venue on site, as well as top billing on all festival signage.
As the hub of events throughout the festival weekend, reach 70,000 people in the National's first year, and 175,000 by the third year of its residency.
Dance Pavilion Sponsor
One of the most popular attractions at the festival, this large tented stage inspires audience members to dance non-stop throughout the festival hours, rain or shine!
Company name and logo will be featured prominently throughout the Dance Pavilion.
Signature Stage Sponsorships
These signature stages are the centerpiece and very heart of the National Folk Festival all weekend.
Company name and logo will be featured prominently on one of our signature stages.
Mississippi Folklife Sponsor
The Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage celebrates the culture and heritage of our stage.
Family Activities Area & Stage Sponsor
The Family Activities Area and Stage offers storytelling, workshops, parades, interactive music, games, hands-on crafts and other creative learning opportunities for families.
Festival Marketplace Sponsor
The festival marketplace is a popular festival area offering attendees the opportunity to purchase handcrafted items made in Mississippi, featuring juried work of our state’s finest artists and craftspeople. The marketplace creates a festive shopping experience that is unique to the Jackson National Folk Festival.
Food Court
Sponsor
The festival features a wide variety of regional foods, as well as classic festival fare that will take diners on a culinary journey around Mississippi, the United States, and the world.
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