SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
OUR MISSION​
To raise awareness of and funds to fight childhood hunger and food insecurity while fostering community in a celebration of two of North Carolina's cultural assets: barbecue and bluegrass.
The Pit’s 14th ‘Cuegrass Festival returns to downtown Raleigh Saturday, April, 20, 2024! Join us for the biggest ‘Cuegrass yet as we fire up the pig cookers and serve plenty of our famous Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue and a selection of local beers.
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It’s all for a good cause. Our primary beneficiary for 2024 is SAFEchild’s Champion Our Children capital campaign. Funds will also support the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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This is all made possible by Sponsors.
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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. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at cuegrass@empireeats.com.
'CUE FACTS
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$222,000 raised for local organizations
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11 different charities helped: 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, and Feed the Farm, and The Occoneechee Council
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Thanks to funds raised at ‘Cuegrass, in 2022, SAFEchild has been able to make an impact in the lives of 422 children.
“As SAFEchild reflects on 2022 we are mindful of the 422 children who received specialized medical care that promotes their healing from the trauma resulting from child abuse. The total annual cost of this critical medical intervention exceeds $1,000,000 which is why the financial support received from Cuegrass is essential and lifesaving.”
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Cristin DeRonja
Executive Director , SAFEchild
SUPPORTING
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINES
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors for making 'Cuegrass possible.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for 'Cuegrass 2025, please contact:​
GOLD SPONSOR - $15,000
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“Presented by” recognition and prominent
logo placement on ‘Cuegrass posters, event marketing materials, on cuegrass.com, and on
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Prominent logo placement on main stage banners, and banners throughout the main festival grounds
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Large hospitality tent with exclusive food and drinks provided within
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10 parking spaces near the festival
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5 main stage mentions by ‘Cuegrass emcee
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Full-page advertisement in event program
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Opportunity for company representative to speak on stage
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Opportunity to set up a vendor tent to pass out information, swag, or merchandise representing your company
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Social media collaboration and digital recognition
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$3,000 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
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15 Fast Pass wristbands
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40 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
BANJO SPONSOR - $10,000
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Prominent logo placement on ‘Cuegrass posters, event marketing materials, and on cuegrass.com
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Prominent logo placement on the Beer & Banjos stage and banners throughout the main festival grounds
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Sponsor tent and food and drinks provided within
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5 parking spaces near the festival
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Half-page advertisement in event program
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Opportunity to set up a vendor tent to pass out information, swag, or merchandise representing your company
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Social media collaboration and digital recognition
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$1,500 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
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12 Fast Pass wristbands
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30 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
MANDOLIN SPONSOR - $7,500
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Logo included on ‘Cuegrass posters, event marketing materials, and on cuegrass.com
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Logo included on banners throughout the main festival grounds
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2 parking spaces near the festival
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Quarter-page advertisement in event program
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Social media collaboration and digital recognition
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$500 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
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Vendor Village naming rights
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10 Fast Pass wristbands
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20 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
BASS SPONSOR - $5,000
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Logo included on cuegrass.com
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Logo included on banners throughout the main festival grounds
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Name listed on all event marketing materials
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Name listed in digital event program
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Social media collaboration and digital recognition
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$100 credit towards an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
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5 Fast Pass wristbands
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10 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
FIDDLE SPONSOR - $2,000
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Logo included on cuegrass.com
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Name listed on all event marketing materials
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Company logo on front cover of event program
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Social media recognition
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$50 credit toward an Empire Eats experience (restrictions apply)
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3 Fast Pass wristbands
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8 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
KID ZONE SPONSOR - $1,000
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Logo included on cuegrass.com
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Logo placement/naming rights for the kids zone
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Company logo on printed ‘Cuegrass activity mats
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Name listed in digital event program
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Social media collaboration and recognition
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6 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
COMMUNITY SPONSOR - $500
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Logo included on cuegrass.com
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Social media recognition
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4 Raffle tickets towards great prizes
SILENT AUCTION + RAFFLE
We’re always accepting items for our silent auction table! If you would like to donate an item, contact us at cuegrass@empireeats.com for more information about how to submit.
VENDOR
We’re accepting market vendors (non-food and beverage) for ‘Cuegrass 2024. The vendor fee is $150. Fill out a vendor application here.