Get your company’s name in front of thousands while supporting kids in your community!
Our mission is to raise funds to support local children's causes while fostering community in a celebration of two of North Carolina's cultural assets: barbecue and bluegrass. Partnerships allow us to create the most impact year after year and guarantee that 100% of the money made at ‘Cuegrass goes directly to local North Carolina programs supporting children in our community. Learn about the beneficiaries for 2026 here.
Our Audience
Each year at ‘Cuegrass, we see 8,000 - 10,000 people attend. We’ve seen this number grow steadily as more and more people come out to support their community each spring. Our festival-goers are diverse and local, from all over North Carolina with a strong contingency from right here in downtown Raleigh. We see a wide range of age groups attend, however the core demographic is local young professionals and families, many of whom live and work in the area. They have an affinity for the downtown scene and supporting organizations that help families like their own, and have a keen interest in barbecue, bluegrass music, and craft beer.
Sponsorship Details
Presenting Sponsor
$15,000 - Exclusive, One (1) Available
“Presented by” recognition and prominent logo placement on ‘Cuegrass posters, event marketing materials, on cuegrass.com, and on thepit-raleigh.com
Prominent logo placement on main stage banners, and signage throughout the festival grounds
Large hospitality tent with food and drinks provided within
10 parking spaces near the festival
5 main stage mentions by ‘Cuegrass emcee
Full-page ad in digital festival guide
Opportunity for company representative to speak on stage
Vendor tent in Vendor Village
Social media recognition
$3,000 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
40 Fast Pass wristbands
After party Sponsor
$10,000 - Exclusive, One (1) Available
Prominent logo placement on ‘Cuegrass posters, event marketing materials, and on cuegrass.com
Prominent logo placement on the LIVE at The Raleigh Times stage and signage throughout the festival grounds
Sponsor tent and food and drinks provided within
5 parking spaces near the festival
Half-page ad in digital festival guide
Vendor in Vendor Village
Social media recognition
$1,500 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
30 Fast Pass wristbands
Mandolin Sponsor
$7,500
Logo included on ‘Cuegrass posters, event marketing materials, and on cuegrass.com
Logo included on signage throughout the festival grounds
2 parking spaces near the festival
Quarter-page ad in digital festival guide
Social media recognition
$750 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
25 Fast Pass wristbands
Bass Sponsor
$5,000
Logo included on cuegrass.com
Logo included on signage throughout the festival grounds
Name listed on event marketing materials
Name listed in digital event program
Social media recognition
$100 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
20 Fast Pass wristbands
Fiddle Sponsor
$2,000
Logo included on cuegrass.com
Name listed on event marketing materials
Social media recognition
$50 credit toward an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
15 Fast Pass wristbands
Kids Zone Sponsor
$1,000
Logo included on cuegrass.com
Logo placement in the kids zone
Company logo on printed ‘Cuegrass activity/coloring sheets
Name listed in digital event program
Social media recognition
10 Fast Pass wristbands
Community Sponsor
$500
Logo included on cuegrass.com
Social media recognition
5 Fast Pass wristbands
Silent Auction
Donate items to be auctioned
We’re currently accepting items for our silent auction! If you would like to donate an item, contact us at cuegrass@empireeats.com for more information about how to submit.
We would love to work with you to meet your company’s marketing needs! Any level can be tailored to your specific needs. If there’s something that’s not listed, contact us at cuegrass@empireeats.com and we’ll be happy to discuss partnership ideas.
our Beneficiaries
Over the years, 'Cuegrass has raised over $250,000 and helped 12 different organizations, including: BackPack Buddies, SAFEchild, Cub Scouts, Team Chris Combs, Food Banks of CENC, 4-H Club, NC Farmers via AWA, WC Breeze Family Farm, Read & Feed, Feed the Farm, and The Occoneechee Council of Boy Scouts of America.
SAFEchild is the only organization in Wake County that offers a full range of child abuse prevention and intervention services to children and families at no cost. Learn More
Occoneechee Council provides high quality Scouting programs for youth in Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Lee, Moore, Orange, Vance, Wake and Warren Counties.
Freedom Ride Rescue is a Raleigh foster-based network that brings in dogs of all ages, sizes and breed mixes. They help to rehabilitate these animals until they can be adopted to their “fur-ever” homes.
The Needham B. Broughton Capital Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that provides funding for projects at Broughton High School that enrich the lives of students and faculty, and those that enhance the campus and facilities.
Arts Together's mission is to cultivate individual, creative strengths through the arts in a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and nurturing community.
Partnerships allow us to create the most impact year after year and guarantee that 100% of the funds raised at 'Cuegrass goes directly to North Carolina programs supporting children in our community. If you are interested in sponsoring 'Cuegrass 2026, please contact us at cuegrass@empireeats.comfor details.
