SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - AUGUST 17-18, 2018 - Mississauga ITALFEST

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - AUGUST 17-18, 2018 - Mississauga ITALFEST
AUGUST 17-18, 2018

SPONSORSHIP
  PACKAGE
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - AUGUST 17-18, 2018 - Mississauga ITALFEST
MISSISSAUGA ITALFEST
FERRAGOSTO IN THE CITY

                                        MISSISSAUGA’S PREMIER ITALIAN
                                        FESTIVAL
                                           Mississauga ITALFEST is              artisans, cultural and family-
                                           Mississauga’s first and premier       oriented activities, entertainment
                                           Italian festival. Named one of the   from local and international
                                           Top 100 Festivals & Events in        talent, a thriving “mercato
                                           Ontario, ITALFEST takes place        (market)” and much more, the
                                           annually in August, and is a free    festival spotlights a community
                                           event celebrating all that is        rich in heritage, entertainment
                                           Italian. Featuring delicious food    and family values.
                                           and crafts from 50+ vendors and

“A jewel in our city’s line up of premier events” — Mayor Bonnie Crombie, City of Mississauga

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - AUGUST 17-18, 2018 - Mississauga ITALFEST
AN EPICENTER OF ITALIAN CULTURE
HIGHLIGHTING FOUR MAIN AREAS OF ACTIVITY

                  Heritage                               Music                                Food                                  Crafts
          A celebration of culture with            Concerts by top Italian       Culinary experts in Italian cuisine,       A thriving marketplace of
        traditional dance performances,           international headliners,       cooking demonstrations, pasta           vendors, artisans, and crafters
         bocce and scopa tournaments,         showcases from emerging Italo-     and watermelon eating contests,          displaying their merchandise,
           soccer challenges, and an             Canadian local talent, and a        and a variety of incredible          creations and artistries. From
        exhibition of art and architectural     variety of music-filled family-    samplings including authentic         jewelry to pottery and clothing to
                      pieces                       oriented entertainment               Italian-style dishes                      framed prints

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - AUGUST 17-18, 2018 - Mississauga ITALFEST
DRAWING IN 32,000+ ATTENDEES
FROM MISSISSAUGA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

                                                        GROWTH
AUDIENCE PROFILE                                                                    32K

                                               35%             300%
                                               MALE

                                               65%
                                               FEMALE
                                                        8K

                              75%

                                                        2013   2014   2015   2016   2017
             FAMILIES

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE - AUGUST 17-18, 2018 - Mississauga ITALFEST
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY
ONLINE AND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA

           FACEBOOK                                  TWITTER                                INSTAGRAM
  /mississaugaITALFEST                        @MissITALFEST                          mississaugaitalfest
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  In the past year, our social networks have increased 20%, represented by a 9% growth on Facebook, 21% growth on
  Twitter and 137% growth on Instagram. In the months leading up to the event, our website traffic generated 40,000
  impressions between July to August while media impressions grew 78% to reach more than 800,000 people.

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A TASTE OF FOOD, WINE, ART & HERITAGE
EXPERIENCE SOME OF ITALY’S FINEST IN THE HEART OF MISSISSAUGA

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ENTERTAINMENT FROM INTERNATIONAL TALENT
  AND LOCAL EMERGING ARTISTS

                               PAST PERFORMERS &
                               ENTERTAINERS INCLUDE:
                               Bobby Solo
                               Flag Throwers of Faenza
                               I Cugini di Campagna
                               Sandro Giacobbe
                               Frank Spadone
                               Rosina Parmiggiano
                               Guido Grasso
                               Mary Panacci
                               Frankie Cole and The Four Wanderers
                               Victoria Fragomeni
                               Marcello Colasurdo
BOBBY SOLO
                               Fred’Angelo
                               Carlo Coppola

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EXCITING EVENTS & INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

       BOCCE & SCOPA
       TOURNAMENTS
            —
       YOUTH SOCCER
        CHALLENGE
            —
         DANCERS
            —
    HERITAGE & CULTURAL
          CENTRE

                             FACE PAINTERS
                                   —
                               COOKING
                            DEMONSTRATIONS
                                   —
                           PASTA & WATERMELON
                             EATING CONTESTS
                                   —
                            KIDS PIZZA MAKING
                               WORKSHOP
YOUR BRAND TAKES CENTRE STAGE
WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVATIONS, SIGNAGE AND UNIQUE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES

        “STOP
       WISHING
        START
       DOING”JOHN DOE
                                     REACH A LOYAL COMMUNITY
                                     Connect and engage with one of the most active and spirited cultures in
                                     Mississauga. Opportunities are available for on-site presence and
                                     activations, product sales and demonstrations, promotional experiences,
                                     advertising and signage through various vendor and sponsorship
                                     options.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS                                 *CUSTOMIZED PACKAGE AVAILABLE    **SPONSOR-SUPPLIED   ***INCLUDES VENDOR LIABILITY INSURANCE

                                            FEATURED
                          TITLE *                                    PLATINO                       ORO                   ARGENTO                  BRONZO          AMICI
                                             REGION
                            CUSTOM                $15,000                $10,000                   $7,500.00                 $5,000                    $2,500     $1,000

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     VIP PASSES
                       24 + 6 SWEET SEATS   14 + 4 SWEET SEATS     12 + 2 SWEET SEATS                 10                       6                         4          2
(FOR RESERVED AREA)

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 APPRECIATION NIGHT
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TARGET YOUR AUDIENCE WITH ONE OF OUR INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

     ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR – $20000                                                                      HERITAGE CENTRE SPONSOR – $3500
     Emerging and established artists inspired by Italian music will be highlighted and                  The Heritage Centre is an area that will host a variety of programs focusing on Italian
     perform throughout the festival. This is a prime opportunity to align your company with             cultural activities.
     some of the top names in the industry or support up-and-coming singers, dancers,                    Benefits include:
     actors and poets of Canadian-Italian heritage.                                                       · Company name & logo on signage in the designated heritage area
     Benefits include:                                                                                        indicating "Heritage Centre sponsored by"
      · Your company identified as Entertainment Sponsor in all marketing &                                · Company logo & link on Mississauga ITALFEST 2018 event website
         promotional material                                                                             · Half page 4C ad in event guide
      · Company name & logo on signage in the designated entertainment                                    · 6 VIP Passes
         area indicating "Entertainment sponsored by"                                                     · Invitation to sponsor appreciation night
      · Company logo & link on Mississauga ITALFEST 2018 event website
      · Full page 4C ad in event guide
      · 12 VIP Passes
                                                                                                         PASTA EATING CONTEST SPONSOR – $2500
      · Invitation to sponsor appreciation night                                                         The Pasta Eating Contest will test the stamina of all those who dare to eat pasta without a fork
                                                                                                         and spoon and still be able to stand when done!
                                                                                                         Benefits include:
     VIP LOUNGE SPONSOR – $3500                                                                           · Company name & logo on signage in the designated contest area
                                                                                                             indicating "Pasta Eating Contest sponsored by"
           DECOR SPONSOR
                                                                                                          · Company logo & link on Mississauga ITALFEST 2018 event website
                                                                                                          · Quarter page 4C ad in event guide
              FOOD SPONSOR                                                                                · 6 VIP Passes
     Located near the glass pavilion, the VIP Lounge is “By Invitation Only” for all sponsors, special    · Invitation to sponsor appreciation night
     guests and dignitaries.
     Benefits include:
      · Company name & logo on signage in the VIP Lounge designated area indicating
                                                                                                         WATERMELON EATING CONTEST SPONSOR – $2500
        "VIP Lounge Decor sponsored by" or "VIP Lounge Food sponsored by"                                Watermelon is a center point to the Ferragosto celebration. On a hot summer day in August,
      · Company logo & link on Mississauga ITALFEST 2018 event website                                   there’s nothing better than enjoying this cold, refreshing fruit. Win or lose, everyone who enters
      · Half page 4C ad in event guide                                                                   gets a tasty treat.
      · 6 VIP Passes                                                                                     Benefits include:
      · Invitation to sponsor appreciation night                                                          · Company name & logo on signage in the designated contest area indicating
                                                                                                            "Watermelon Eating Contest sponsored by"
                                                                                                          · Company logo & link on Mississauga ITALFEST 2018 event website
     MEDIA SPONSOR – CUSTOM (NON EXCLUSIVE)                                                               · Quarter page 4C ad in event guide
     If you are interested in becoming a media sponsor for the event, please contact the                  · 6 VIP Passes
     event organizers at chair@mississaugaitalfest.com                                                    · Invitation to sponsor appreciation night

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ALWAYS IN GOOD COMPANY
JUDGING BY SOME OF THE SPONSORS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FRIENDS WE KEEP
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
     A FEW WORDS FROM OUR BIGGEST SUPPORTERS

‘‘                                     ‘‘                                  ‘‘                                  ‘‘
 Mississauga ITALFEST                     Solmar Development                    There is always                 Mississauga ITALFEST
  is a highly anticipated               Corp. is truly honoured                  something for                     is an outstanding
  festival, a jewel in our               to once again support                     everyone at                   event. It is a valuable
 city’s line up of premier              Mississauga ITALFEST.               Mississauga ITALFEST.               contribution to the city
 events throughout the                     Celebrate with your                A little taste of Italy           of Mississauga and is
 summer and one that I                  friends and family, right             visits Mississauga                  enjoyed by all who

                                  ’’                                  ’’                                  ’’                                   ’’
 am extremely proud to                       in the heart of                whenever Mississauga                 attend, regardless of
           support.                            downtown                     ITALFEST takes place.                   age or ethnicity.
                                              Mississauga.
       BONNIE CROMBIE                                                            NANDO IANNICCA                     LENNY LOMBARDI
     MAYOR, CITY OF MISSISSAUGA                                                 COUNCILLOR, MISSISSAUGA             PRESIDENT, CHIN RADIO/TV
                                            GIUSEPPE PAOLICELLI                                                         INTERNATIONAL
                                            GENERAL MANAGER, SOLMAR
                                               DEVELOPMENT CORP.

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FOOD                         VENDORS
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SPONSORS                           ARTISANS
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           DEMONSTRATIONS                     PRODUCT
                 —                            DISPLAYS
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CONTACT US
Our Office             Our Event Location                 Our Phone                             Email / Website
1525 Trotwood Ave.   Celebration Square, Civic Centre   Main: (647) 966 4100                  chair@mississaugaitalfest.com
Mississauga, ON      300 City Centre Drive              Tina Colalillo – Executive Co-Chair   www.mississaugaitalfest.com
L5G 3Z8              Mississauga, ON                    Patti Jannetta – Executive Co-Chair
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