We invite you to become a part of our family of supporters and enjoy exclusive benefits as an expression of our sincere appreciation. Your generosity sustains this free celebration of readers, writers, and their books!

If you have any questions about becoming a sponsor, please contact Kevin Calbert.

Download our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide for complete information on sponsor benefits and participation levels.

To become a sponsor, please download and complete the 2026 Sponsorship Agreement.

2026 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

DONOR: $100

• Linked company name or logo listed on Festival website

FRIEND: $250

• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website

BACKER: $500

• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Two (2) VIP passes to Authors Party

SUPPORTER: $1,000

• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Two (2) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any single WordShop class

ASSOCIATE: $1,500

• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Four (4) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any single WordShop class

PARTNER: $3,000

• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Four (4) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any single WordShop class

PATRON: $5,000

• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Logo on prominent Major Sponsors signage at Festival
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Six (6) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any two (2) WordShop classes

FELLOW: $10,000

• Sponsorship of one of three Exhibitor Tents
• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Logo on prominent Major Sponsors signage at Festival
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Eight (8) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any two (2) WordShop classes

ADVOCATE: $15,000

• Sponsorship of one of the Program Areas inside the State Library or Capitol Park Museum, including opportunity to welcome attendees
• Linked ad on Festival website
• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Logo on prominent Major Sponsors signage at Festival
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Ten (10) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any two (2) WordShop classes

BENEFACTOR: $20,000

• Sponsorship of one of the Cooking Demonstration Tent or a Children's Author Tent, including opportunity to welcome attendees
• Linked ad on Festival website
• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Logo on prominent Major Sponsors signage at Festival
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Twelve (12) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any four (4) WordShop classes

CRUSADER: $25,000

• Exclusive sponsorship of one of the main Program Areas inside the State Library, including opportunity to welcome attendees
• Linked ad on Festival website
• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Logo on prominent Major Sponsors signage at Festival
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Twelve (12) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any four (4) WordShop classes

CHAMPION: $30,000

• Exclusive underwriter of the Authors Party, including opportunity to welcome attendees
• Exclusive underwriter of the Festival website for the duration of the program year
• Linked skyscraper ad on Festival website
• Company name listed in official Festival program and linked name or logo listed on Festival website
• Logo on back cover of official program, poster, bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• Logo on prominent Major Sponsors signage at Festival
• 10' x 10' sponsor tent (with 2 chairs and a draped table) at Festival
• Twelve (12) VIP passes to Authors Party
• Registration for any four (4) WordShop classes