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 Robert Wilson.

Download our 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide for complete information on sponsor benefits and participation levels.

To become a sponsor, please download and complete the 2025 Sponsorship Agreement.

2025 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

DONOR: $100

• Name/logo listed on Festival website

FRIEND: $250

• Name listed in official Festival program and name/logo listed on Festival website

BACKER: $500

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

SUPPORTER: $1,000

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

ASSOCIATE: $1,500

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

PARTNER: $3,000

• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and 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

• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 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
• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 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
• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 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
• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 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 in the State Capitol (Senate Chamber or House Chamber)
• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 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 sponsorship of the Authors Party
• Name listed in official Festival program and logo listed on Festival website
• Logo placed on website, back cover of program, official poster and bookmark, and volunteer t-shirt
• 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