Vendors & Sponsors

The Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival thrives on the support of fantastic local and regional brands! Whether you are a vendor looking to showcase your incredible craft beverages and gourmet bites directly to a dedicated audience, or a sponsor interested in maximizing your company’s exposure through on-site and digital marketing, your partnership is essential in providing the La Crosse Region with a truly fantastic festival experience.

VENDOR & SPONSOR INFORMATION

Become a Vendor or Sponsor

Ready to maximize your exposure and connect with nearly 3,000 highly engaged attendees? The Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival wouldn’t be possible without support from our amazing vendors and sponsors! Your partnership extends beyond the festival grounds, securing robust year-round visibility for your brand.

Vendor Benefits

The festival provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage directly with thousands of enthusiastic consumers, media, and industry partners in a high-energy environment.

Direct Sampling

Showcase your products directly to a target audience of nearly 3,000 attendees and connect with buyers.

3 Women looking at Apparel at Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival

Retail Opportunities

Retail and artisan vendors can sell products directly to attendees in the dedicated Artisan Market area.

Brand Affinity

Align your brand with one of La Crosse’s most popular annual festivals and a celebrated local tradition.

Join the Vendor Interest List Here!

Join the Vendor Interest List to receive Vendor Information directly to your inbox.

Vendor Applications are sent out on January 4th.

Sponsor the Event

Sponsorship provides year-round brand awareness and robust digital reach in addition to on-site visibility.

Social Media	Facebook page has over 7,000 followers (majority 25–54), and reaches over 96k people. Instagram has over 800 followers.
Email Blasts	The subscriber list holds just under 15,000 people with an impressive 45% open rate and 8% click rate. Exposure increases in frequency closer to the event.
Website Traffic	ExploreLaCrosse.com brings strong URL authority. Pages featuring the festival generated over 8,000 active users in the last campaign period.
Sweepstakes	Earlier ticket giveaway sweepstakes drove increased traffic from social channels by offering fun, interactive opportunities, proving effective even with limited sweepstakes participation.

Sponsorship Levels

We offer tailored packages designed to meet your marketing goals. Below are the premium options available. All sponsorship levels receive logo placement and a link on the Festival Website, mentions in social media and newsletters, and banner ads on the Festival Website.

Presenting Sponsor: $7,000

Significant event co-branding “Festival presented by [your logo]”

Onstage recognition- Short speaking opportunity before the second band starts

Sponsor-provided banners displayed prominently

PA mentions as presenting sponsor- 6 mentions, on the hour

20 VIP Tickets and 30 GA Tickets- $3,800 Value
Opportunity to add on Tasting Glass Sponsorship For an additional $1,500 – a $1,500 savings from the usual price

Additional Digital Marketing Efforts Included Blog feature on website

A man pouring beer into a tasting glass in the VIP tent at Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival

VIP Sponsor: $5,000

Logo on all VIP tickets- 800 VIP ticket sold each year

Sponsor-provided banners displayed prominently in the VIP area

Logo on all VIP gifts- 800 gifts total

Sponsor materials and/or product samples in VIP gifts

PA mentions as VIP sponsor- 6 mentions, on the hour

15 VIP Tickets- $1,500 Value

A band performing at Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival.

Entertainment Sponsor: $5,000

Stage Naming Rights: “The [your name] Main Stage.”

Sponsor-provided banners displayed on front of stage

Sponsor logo and link on entertainment materials- Including on the website entertainment lineup page and schedule signage

PA mentions as entertainment sponsor- 6 mentions, on the hour

10 VIP Tickets and 10 GA Tickets- $1,600 Value

rows of bartenders pouring drinks for festival goers

Tasting Glass Sponsor: $3,000

Logo on 4,000 Glasses

Branded photo-op- “Cheers to [your logo]” selfie zone

Sponsor-provided banners displayed prominently

PA mentions as glass sponsor- 6 mentions, on the hour

4 VIP Tickets and 10 GA Tickets- $1,000 Value

Become a Sponsor

Digital Resource Kit

Amplify Your Partnership

We provide an official Digital Media Kit to ensure all partners can seamlessly promote their involvement with the Beverages & Bites Festival.

Download the kit below to access email banners, social media posts, posters, and flyers to share with your audience and maximize your on-site success.

RESOURCE KIT COMING SOON

Vendors & Sponsors