The Rottingdean Village Fair is a much loved annual celebration that that brings together villagers and visitors alike for a day of fun and festivities. Held on the green beside our famous duck pond, in the heart of our charming historic village, this delightful and nostalgic event offers something for everyone in a day packed with merriment.
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to our village to explore the stalls, play the games, eat from the BBQ, drink at the bar or just sit and enjoy the entertainment on offer. But, beyond the laughter and the lively banter, lies a deeper purpose.
The profits of the fair are also a vital support for an array of local charities and good causes. And, of course, the fair also brings money into the village otherwise too - attracting several thousand visitors on the day - and many of whom will go on to visit one of our several pubs, restaurants, shops or other attractions.
But putting on our village fair costs more with every passing year - for essential elements such as the insurance, onsite first aid and technical staging. Similarly, many things that were once free are now a significant additional cost - even the green itself now has to be hired from the Council - and there’s only so much we can charge the stallholders themselves!
With this in mind, the fair committee have now decided to seek other ways to ensure the future of our much beloved event - and the most important of these is through Commercial and Corporate Sponsorship.
This year, we are offering three different levels of support to help enable organisations of all different scales to help.
Why sponsor the fair?
Key Sponsor
Our Key Sponsorship package presents a premier opportunity for your brand to gain prominent exposure and recognition.
As our most valued contributor, your name and logo will be prominently featured on all event communications, advertising materials, the event website, program, and any associated merchandise.
Additionally, you will also receive prominent placement on signage during the event, as well as onstage acknowledgements - and thereby maximise your brand visibility and impact.
Key Sponsorship contribution subject to discussion.
Supporting Sponsor
For organisations looking to show their support at a more accessible level, our ‘Supporting Sponsor’ tier offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the fair's success.
With a modest donation of £100, you will receive a quarter-page advertisement in the event program and two refreshing glasses of Pimms on the day of the fair, as a token of our appreciation for your support.
Commercial 'Friend of the Fair'
This year we are launching an entirely new initiative to enable members of our community to help support the fair - by coming 'Friends of the Fair'.
We are also encouraging local businesses to join too with a very modest contribution of just £50.
Not only does your organisation get an acknowledgement in the fair programme, you also get two complimentary glasses of Pimms or Prosecco on the day too!
