On behalf of the Tri City Water Follies Association, hydroplane race fans and air show enthusiasts, we would like to thank the citizens and businesses of the Tri-Cities area for your continuous support of our annual community festival. 

The Tri-City Water Follies is the single largest annual community event serving the greater Tri-Cities area.  Last year, a record number of visitors came from all over the United States and Canada to enjoy our festival; take in our multitude of recreational, cultural and historical activities; and add millions of dollars to our local economy. 

As we begin our sponsorship campaign for the 45th running of the Columbia Cup, we hope that you will include the Tri-City Water Follies in your promotional budget for 2010. 

We are looking forward to assisting you in your marketing and promotional efforts.  Please feel free to contact the Tri-City Water Follies office at 509/783-4675 for additional information for sponsorship opportunities.   

Thank you for your support!  

Michael Denslow, President                                          

Kathy Powell, Event Director

Sponsorship Opportunities for 2010

A variety of sponsorship packages are available to choose from – each offers various promotional and hospitality opportunities for businesses at the same time provide support to the Tri-City Water Follies. We are also happy to work with you to tailor an individual package to meet your business goals.  Support this community tradition while receiving advertising exposure, tickets and recognition. 

Sponsorships amenities

·         Identification in media advertising and promotion,

·         Recognition on marketing materials used both locally and regionally,

·         On-site exposure including banner rights and P.A. announcements at the event,

·         On-site exhibit space for product sales, sampling or displays,

·         Private hospitality area or VIP tickets for guests in prime viewing locations,

·         Pit access, souvenir programs and invitations to sponsor events,

·         Close identification of your business or product with this event.

Sponsorship Packages available

·         Presenter

Business receives title name of specific event. Exclusive sponsor opportunity includes the other boat class races, golf tournament.  Presenter – starting at $25,000

·         Unlimited Hydroplane Heat sponsorship

The Unlimited Hydroplane race heat named after your business or product. Sponsorship includes exposure, hospitality and advertising.  Choose the hospitality package that best suits your need.  Heat – starting at $3,000. 

·         Unlimited Light Hydroplane Heat sponsorship

The Unlimited Light Hydroplane race heat named after your business or product. Sponsorship includes exposure, hospitality and advertising.  Choose the hospitality package that best suits your need. Heat – starting at $1,500.    

·         Dash for Cash sponsorship

Support this highly competitive three-lap race featuring the five fastest boats on the circuit, determined by national circuit points heading into the Tri-Cities and receive advertising exposure and VIP hospitality. – starting at $7,500.

·         Vintage Hydros sponsorship

Sponsor one of five very popular Vintage Unlimited Hydroplanes racing around the course on the Columbia River and receive a ride in your hydro plus advertising exposure and VIP hospitality. – starting at $7,500.

·         Exclusive product sponsorship

Provide products exclusive brand recognition prior and at the event; an excellent opportunity to showcase your brand to 60,000 race fans.     Exclusive product  -  $5,000 - $30,000 depending on amenities needed by sponsor.

·         Pilots and Crew Hospitality sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive advertising exposure and VIP hospitality.   – starting at $5,000

·         Safety and Rescue sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive advertising exposure and VIP hospitality.   – starting at $5,000

·         Kid’s Area Sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive advertising exposure and VIP hospitality.   – starting at $2,500

·         Patrol Boat Sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive advertising exposure and VIP hospitality.   – starting at $2,500

·         Corporate sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive advertising exposure and VIP hospitality.   – starting at $5,000

·         Platinum 1000 sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive recognition and VIP hospitality.   $1,000

·         Golf Tournament Hole sponsorship

Includes signage, additional banner rights at the hole, recognition at the Club House and a Golf Package for two. $400

·         Golf Tournament Prize Donations

We’ll tailor an amenities package; includes advertising exposure and /or event passes.

·         Hotel / Motel Sponsorship

Sponsorship provides a way to support the event and receive recognition and reduced price Tickets to be combined with your rooms for a Get Away Weekend Package. $1,000

·         Official Souvenir Program Advertising

Advertise in the Official Souvenir Program.

Sponsorships can be upgraded to include private viewing areas and other amenities.  All sponsors receive first right of refusal the following year.