Saskatoon Festival of Trees
November 19 to 27, 2021
Support
As a non-profit, we wouldn't be able to host the Festival each year without the amazing support from sponsors. Showcase your name or company in front of a large local audience in Saskatoon. Your business is associated with the Festival by customers, attendees and the media. Support an event your customers care about with big brand exposure...with proceeds invested into healthcare right here in Saskatoon.
Proceeds
We're proud to be part of the Saskatoon community and since becoming a non-profit in 2006, have donated over $1.7 million to Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation.
Funds raised at the 2021 Festival of Trees will support Operating Room needs through Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation's Equip for Excellence campaign. With more than 12,000 procedures annually and dozens every day, the O.R. is a very busy place. Your support helps staff in the O.R. meet ever increasing demand with the best, latest and safest equipment. This ensures patients have timely access to vital procedures.
Funds raised at the 2021 Festival of Trees will support Operating Room needs through Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation's Equip for Excellence campaign. With more than 12,000 procedures annually and dozens every day, the O.R. is a very busy place. Your support helps staff in the O.R. meet ever increasing demand with the best, latest and safest equipment. This ensures patients have timely access to vital procedures.
COVID-19
Now, more than ever, the health and well-being of our community is of utmost importance. The Festival attracts approximately 20,000 visitors each year, meaning an in-person Festival was not possible in 2020. We modified our format to bring the magic of the holiday season home to our supporters.
The 2021 Festival will be an in-person event with health & safety as a top priority. We can't wait to see our visitors, volunteers and supporters in-person again.
The need for the latest and safest medical equipment is ongoing. We're committed to help meet this need and invite you to join us.
The 2021 Festival will be an in-person event with health & safety as a top priority. We can't wait to see our visitors, volunteers and supporters in-person again.
The need for the latest and safest medical equipment is ongoing. We're committed to help meet this need and invite you to join us.
Opportunities
Each sponsorship has a recognition and benefits package. Sponsorships may include cash, in-kind goods or services and promotional products. Benefits can be suited to your needs. Select the opportunity that best fits your business or marketing strategy. We'd be happy to work with you to suggest different options. Additional opportunities may become available. Contact us for details.
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Volunteers
The heart of the Festival is our volunteers and we rely on them to design beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, centrepieces & gingerbread houses for sale to the public. We have a dedicated volunteer crew who help with recruitment, staging, programming, logistics, construction, photography, set up/take down and delivery. As the presenting sponsor, we'll include your logo in communications with volunteers. Opportunities exist to promote your brand on volunteer items such as t-shirts, lanyards and ID badges. Contact us for details.
Online 50/50 Raffle
The chance to win is almost irresistible to our supporters. An online 50/50 raffle allows ticket sales at in-person events and beyond, maximizing revenue and exposure. New this year, tickets may be purchased throughout Saskatchewan, rather than Saskatoon & area. Sales are planned from late September through November. We'll include your logo as the presenting sponsor on the Festival's website, 50/50 sales website, email and social media promotions. Your support will be included too in media advisories & communications.
People's Choice
We let the people decide. In this online contest, the public votes on their favourite decorated tree, wreath, centrepiece and gingerbread displays. Participants may vote once per day November 19 to 27. Voting is done through a form on the Festival's website, but will be promoted via email, social media and on our website. We'll include your logo as the presenting sponsor and your support will be included in media advisories. There’s an opportunity to provide your branded swag as prizes to the winning designers.
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are an irresistible holiday tradition at the Festival. These tasty treats evoke warm memories as the senses delight in the aroma and flavour of this classic Christmas cookie. Whether selling at the Gingerbread Cookie Hut in-person or through a pre-sale with drive-thru pick up, these cookies are highly sought after with thousands sold each year. We'll include your logo as the presenting sponsor on our website, email and social media promotions. Your support will be included too in media advisories & communications.
Displays
Decorated trees, wreaths, centrepieces and gingerbread houses are the crown jewel of the Festival. Each display is crafted by our talented designers, who showcase their incredible creativity year after year. These fabulous displays are priced and sold to the public. Your logo will be featured as the presenting sponsor and included in our website, email and social media promotions plus your support mentioned in media advisories & communications.
Production & Staging
There's a lot that happens behind the scenes to make the Festival happen. This sponsorship covers lighting, staging, props, materials, set up, take down and just about every other thing needed to make the Festival come to life. There's hundreds of feet of extension cords, a mountain of power bars, piles of linen and countless props used. Sponsorship of this area includes a behind the scenes guided tour for your company or guests of your choice.
Family Favourites
The wonder and excitement of kids as they experience the Festival is like no other. These interactive opportunities are fun for the whole family! Video calls feature Santa and Mrs. Claus in their living room at the North Pole chatting and hearing about what's on everyone's Christmas lists this year. Photos with Santa can include grown-ups too!
Father/Daughter Gala
Monday, November 22 & Tuesday, November 23 It's a special evening out with quality time for fathers and daughters. Families sit at their own private table or choose to join friends. This elegant evening features a served meal and engaging entertainment. Daughters get the VIP treatment with a special gift, flower and photo of her and dad.
Brunch With Santa - Saturday, November 27
Live characters entertain the littles while adults prepare their plates at the brunch buffet. Kids receive activities to keep them busy plus a brand new book from our bookshelf area. Santa arrives and takes his special spot on stage. Every kid gets a personal visit with Santa and adults take photos offstage.
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Connected to the Community
Our website receives over 5,500 visits each season and we have a social media following on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter of more than 6,700 and growing. We stay in touch with over 3,350 email subscribers providing news & updates with the majority of communications from September through November.
The media are fantastic supporters, donating $69,600 of promotion in 2020 through on air interviews, live features, promotional spots, website features, social media and on air giveaways, driving attention and traffic to the Festival.
We're proud to offer activation opportunities for your staff to get involved in engaging with our supporters at the Festival. We'll happily tailor these experiences to fit your company's needs.
The media are fantastic supporters, donating $69,600 of promotion in 2020 through on air interviews, live features, promotional spots, website features, social media and on air giveaways, driving attention and traffic to the Festival.
We're proud to offer activation opportunities for your staff to get involved in engaging with our supporters at the Festival. We'll happily tailor these experiences to fit your company's needs.
Benefits
Benefits are flexible and can be suited to your needs. Contact us for details.
Sign Up
Complete the cash or in-kind sponsorship form. We'll invoice you for your sponsorship and payment can be made via cheque and mailed to us or etransfers can be emailed to us. If you have any questions, please email us or or call our Sponsorship Chair Ronna Hjertaas at (306) 220-7718.
If you would like to support the Festival, but not be recognized as a sponsor, contributions of any amount can be made via e-transfer or pop a cheque in the mail payable to Saskatoon Festival of Trees. We appreciate your support!
If you would like to support the Festival, but not be recognized as a sponsor, contributions of any amount can be made via e-transfer or pop a cheque in the mail payable to Saskatoon Festival of Trees. We appreciate your support!