AirFest 2008 Sponsors

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations who will be sponsoring AirFest 2008 - we truly appreciate your support!

Presenting Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Chalet Partners

Ingenium Technologies
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Homes by Dunn
Woodward
FedEx
Clinton Electronics
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
SupplyCore
Infrastructure Defense Technologies
Kaney Aerospace, Inc.
Ringland-Johnson Construction
Power Connection NECA-IBEW Local 364
GE Aviation
Wachovia Securities
Maverick Media
National City Bank
Forest City Gear
Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.
General Mills
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Byron Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Greater Rochelle Economic Development Corp.
Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce
AMCORE Bank
Hamilton Sundstrand Engineering Group
Rockford Ball Screw
Association of Clubs
Equivoice

Contributing Sponsors

ginestrawatson
Melrose Pyrotechnics
Road Ranger
Scandroli Construction
TNT Catering
Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd.
ARAMARK Uniform Services
Rock River Disposal Services, Inc.
Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell
Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort
Famous Dave's
Mary's Market
Collier RV Super Center
Signs Now
Pierce Box & Paper
Hertz
US Cellular
Pac-Van

Donors & Supporters

Papa John's Pizza
Rockford College
Rockford Park District
Schmeling Construction
Tebala Shriners
Tantalizing Treats & Gift Baskets
Allegiant Air
Emery Air, Inc.
Schmeling Construction Co.
Quality Suites
Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center
Papa John's
1stAYD
Peak Fitness
Hinckley Springs
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Equipment Depot
On the Waterfront
Rockford Speedway
OSF St. Anthony Medical Center
Holiday Inn of Rockford
Rockford Bank & Trust
Everett & Dave Diamond
Monogram Systems
August Consulting
Rock River Internet
Metro Enforcement

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Be a Part of Rockford AirFest 2008

Below is information on potential sponsorship opportunities:

Click Here for demographic information on who typically attends air shows.

Click Here for feedback from some of our AirFest 2007 Sponsors.

Click Here for a list of various Sponsorship opportunities.

Platinum, Premier & Presenting Sponsorships are category exclusive and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Packages include a catered corporate chalet, display tent on show grounds, and inclusion in event advertising. These sponsorships range from $25,000 to $100,000.

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Corporate Chalets provide a wonderful opportunity for your business or organization to entertain clients, colleagues, and employees during one or all three days of the show. At AirFest 2007, we even had a company host their company picnic at our event! Chalets are located on the flight line providing your guests with perfect front row seats. Prices range from $1,800 for one day to $10,000 for three days. (Catering costs are additional.) Click Here for information on our one-day and three-day chalets including a photo of a chalet at last year's event.

Chalet Catering Menus: (AirFest-approved caterers)

Mary's Market
Famous Daves
Cliffbreakers

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Captain's Club partners provide the perfect "over 21" venue for you to entertain a handful of clients, prospects, friends or family members "front and center" at our AirFest. For as little as $100 per person, you can have one of the best seats in the house - and this includes food and beverages too.

Click Here for information on ordering Captain's Club tickets.

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Display/Vendor Tents provide the perfect venue to sell food or to provide sampling, couponing or mutually-agreed upon marketing activity to reach show attendees. Tent spaces range from $750 to $5,000.

Donor Opportunities allow you to participate in AirFest 2008 by underwriting an AirFest party, performer, static display or stage area. Cash or in-kind donations start at $500.

Advertising Space in our souvenir program can provide your organization or business with the perfect vehicle to reach air show attendees with your message. Ads range from $185 for a business-card size ad to $2,500 for a full-page, full-color inside cover ad.

If you have questions regarding AirFest 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Geoff Oman at goman@flyrfd.com or 815-969-4416.