Opportunities

Listed below are some of the possible sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 State Fair of Texas. For pricing information, please contact Mitchell Glieber at (214) 421-8713 or by
e-mail to mglieber@bigtex.com.

STARLIGHT PARADE
		Illuminated nightly parade boasts spectacular floats with animation and dazzing costumes, plus lots of State Fair favorites. This year’s Fair celebrates 125 years of food, fun and timeless traditions. The evening parade is one of the great traditions. Free each evening at 7:15 p.m., the parade provides an opportunity for name placement on each float. Opening day festivities include a downtown Dallas parade.
PEE-WEE STAMPEDE
		The “Pee-Wee Stampede” has been a great family attraction at the State Fair since 2004. The show allows children ages 3-6 the opportunity to compete in a “mock rodeo” complete with stick horses, chaps, cowboy hats, rodeo numbers, and stick bulls. Sponsors receive logo recognition on rodeo numbers and award ribbons, and name recognition on all kids’ trophies, signage in the performance area, and pre/post show announcements.
SPIRIT OF THE HORSE
		An exciting true West venue with education and demonstration by Robert M. Liner and the In Line Team. Performances 4 times daily. In addition to sponsor name and logo display on Spirit of the Horse banner above the arena, sponsor will be verbally announced at every show, and sponsor logos can be present on performers’ shirts, arena props, and can be handed out to the crowd in the form of stickers, bandanas, or other items during shows as “prizes” for crowd involvement.

SAFE KIDS CORRAL & ID WRISTBANDS

Ideal for any business concerned with children and families. The ID Wristbands provide the sponsor with thousands of impressions and the sponsor name is included on sign located above the door to the Corral. The Corral is located in the heart of the Midway, probably the highest traffic area of the fairgrounds.

MARINE CORPS SQUARE

Outdoor, bleacher-seating gives everyone a bird’s eye view of thrilling, live performances by the official USMC Band from Washington D.C. The square is located by the Fair’s main entrance, and the sponsor will enjoy large signage on the back of the bleachers. The sponsor will also have the option of providing employees to lead the Marines through the nightly parade.

CLASSIC CORRAL

A part of the famous “State Fair Auto Show,” the “Classic Corral” features collections of mint-condition vehicles for fairgoers to admire. Mustang, Corvette, and Mercedes-Benz Clubs are a few of the featured collectors on display. The outdoor “Classic Corral” is open on the four weekends (and selected weekdays) of the State Fair. Display space adjacent to the Corral is available for the title sponsor.

BIG TEX’S BOOTS

The sponsor of Big Tex’s boots will have their corporate logo placed on the State Fair icon’s size 70 boots. The State Fair is specifically looking for a boot retailer or manufacturer to fill this highly-visible sponsorship role.

MOTHERS’ “BABY CARE” STATIONS

To meet the needs of our family visitors with small children, the State Fair has created four “Mothers’ Baby Care Stations” around the Fairgrounds. The goal is to provide mothers with young children with a clean, private location suitable for diaper changing, nursing, and relaxing.

FIRST AID STATIONS

Sponsor would be featured on the exterior and interior signage at the two State Fair First-Aid stations on grounds and the mobile ambulances, which service the grounds during fairtime.

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