Sponsorship Package
See the list of 2011 sponsors.
On Sunday, September 11, 2011 Canadian Organic Growers – Ottawa Chapter will once again bring together some of the best in regional foods in a celebration of the season’s harvest. COG Ottawa’s Feast of Fields pairs numerous teams of the finest organic farmers and chefs from the Ottawa Valley to create a uniquely regional culinary extravaganza. As true stewards of the environment, organic farmers grow according to nationally certified standards of excellence – better for the environment and better for people!
This year’s event is ideally located on the farm in the heart of the city. The Central Experimental Farm provides rural ambience perfect for a harvest festival, yet offers easy access by public transit, bicycle, or car, with ample free parking. Feast of Fields tickets will include entrance to The Farm Museums. Children under 12 will enjoy free entrance to the event with a participating parent. Your ticket is great value for your money! We expect up to 500 guests for an afternoon of fine food sampling and entertainment.
This showcase for our organic farmers and chefs is more than a culinary celebration – it is a fundraiser for COG Ottawa’s Information Booth and the Growing Up Organic & Farmer Outreach program. It is about nurturing a healthy community through learning about the foods we eat – and through the foods we grow. It helps schools to build organic gardens tended by students and their families, supports on-the-farm classroom experiences and apprenticeship camps, and our newest initiative: Organic Cafés prepared by students. It also includes outreach support to help local farmers to manage the transition to organic certification and to develop secure regional markets plus support for our Information Booth operation.
Our theme for 2011 is
“Feast of Fields From our Organic Farms”
By sponsoring this event you have a unique opportunity to promote your business, reaching out to people who share your enthusiasm for healthy communities and healthy environments. Packages detailed below.
Chris Penton
Volunteer Feast of Fields Coordinator
613-244-4000, Extension 5
feastoffieldsottawa@cog.ca
Margaret Tourond-Townson
Chair, COG Ottawa
613 244 4000, Extension 2
ottawachapter@cog.ca
Thank you for considering our request! We will be in touch by phone very soon.
Organized by Canadian Organic Growers – Ottawa Chapter (COG -Ottawa), Feast of Fields Ottawa offers an extensive media and outreach strategy which includes:
- 7000+ flyers distributed at festivals and events around Ottawa-Gatineau
- 200+ Feast of Fields Ottawa posters in high traffic locations throughout the city and surrounding areas
- Recognition on the official Feast of Fields Ottawa website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- Posters and information flyers at ticket purchase points at designated outlets. See our website for locations
- 500 Tote Bags distributed at the Gate with names of Sponsors, Farmers and Chefs
* The information will be available on our website
- Editorial coverage and advertising for Feast of Fields 2010 includes:
- A Media Launch in August featuring our 2010 Best Team and one of our CSA teams
- Two quarter page ads in the Citizen
- Two Photo shoots and editorial from The Ottawa Citizen’s Ron Eade featuring Growing Up Organic team and another of our participating CSA farms
- Promotion by The Jewel FM 98.5 Radio
- Facebook Page dedicated to Feast of Fields and effectively managed
- Twitter Page dedicated to Feast of Fields and effectively managed
- Postings to various free websites
- Listing on Savour Ottawa’s website
- Media alert to numerous publications and newspapers
Audience Composition
Feast of Fields attracts 500+ organic-minded participants, upper income residents, well educated and progressive, health-minded and food connoisseurs from the Ottawa-Gatineau area.Participant/Exhibitor Composition
Participants are located within a 100 mile radius of the event, lessening the carbon footprint and providing an excellent example of organic food supply produced locally.Event Organization
The organizers of Feast of Fields Ottawa strive to keep our carbon footprint as small as possible – we use ‘real’ dishes (china), do not permit the use of disposable food containers for serving and have implemented a recycling/composting program into the event.
We will work with you to tailor a sponsor package that best serves the needs of both your organization and the event. Following is a description of the sponsorship levels currently being offered – this is meant to serve as a guideline. Partnership opportunities are available for “in-kind” sponsorship at comparable levels to our cash sponsorship opportunities. We’d be happy to discuss these opportunities further with your organization. We’ll be in touch!
Sponsorship Opportunities
“Golden Sun” Sponsor ($7,500)
- As “Golden Sun” Sponsor the event will be marketed as “Feast of Fields 2011 presented by Canadian Organic Growers Ottawa and {your company name}
- Recognition as “Golden Sun” Sponsor on all promotional material
- Recognition as “Golden Sun” Sponsor in all media advertising (where time permits)
- Opportunity to participate in the Official Opening Ceremonies
- Onsite booth space in a high traffic location at the event
- Top Spot on Sponsorship Board at the Gate of Feast of Fields
- Logo and link on the official Feast of Fields Ottawa website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- Logo in top position & size on one-page Program distributed at the Gate
- 10 VIP passes to the event
“Rising Sun” Sponsor ($5000)
- As “Rising Sun” Sponsor the event will be marketed as “Feast of Fields 2011 offered by Canadian Organic Growers Ottawa and
{your company name}
- Recognition as “Rising Sun” Sponsor on all promotional material
- Recognition as “Rising Sun” Sponsor in all media advertising (where time permits)
- Opportunity to participate in the Official Opening Ceremonies
- Onsite booth space in a high traffic location at the event
- Near Top Spot on Sponsorship Board at the Gate of Feast of Fields
- Logo and link on the official Feast of Fields Ottawa website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- Logo in second position & size on one-page Program distributed at the Gate
- 9 VIP passes to the event
“Silver Star” Sponsor ($3,000)
- Recognition as “Silver Star” Sponsor on all promotional material
- Recognition as “Silver Star” Sponsor in all media advertising (where time permits)
- Onsite booth space in a high traffic location at the event
- Second Spot on Sponsorship Board at the Gate of Feast of Fields
- Logo and link on the official Feast of Fields website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- Logo in third position & size on one-page Program distributed at the Gate
- 8 VIP passes to the event
“Blue Sky” Sponsor ($2,000)
- Recognition as “Blue Sky” Sponsor on all promotional material
- Third Spot on Sponsorship Board at the Gate of Feast of Fields
- Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at the event
- Logo and link on the official Feast of Fields website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- Logo in fourth position & size on one-page Program distributed at the Gate
- 6 VIP passes to the event
“Harvest Moon” Sponsor ($1,000)
- Recognition as “Harvest Moon” Sponsor on all promotional material
- Fourth Spot on Sponsorship Board at the Gate of Feast of Fields
- Logo and link on the official Feast of Fields website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- Logo in fifth position and size on one-page Program distributed at the Gate
- 4 VIP passes to the event
"Busy Bees" Sponsor ($500)
- Logo recognition as Team Sponsor onsite
- Sixth Spot on Sponsorship Board at the Gate of Feast of Fields
- Logo and link on the official Feast of Fields website (www.feastoffields.ca )
- 2 VIP passes to the event
“Green Earth” Sponsor ($200)
- Recognition as Feast of Fields Partner on one-page Program distributed at the Gate
- Name and link on the official Feast of Fields website (www.feastoffields.ca)
- 1 VIP pass to the event
“Heirloom Seeds” Sponsor (up to $199)
- Name and link on the official Feast of Fields website (www.feastoffields.ca )
Advertising opportunities are available in the Feast of Fields Ottawa 2011 with a .pdf version available on our website before and after the event.
For more information contact:
Feast of Fields Coordinator, Chris Penton
feastoffieldsottawa@cog.ca
613-244-4000 ext 5

