It takes a village, or in this case a state and several counties encompassing hundreds of square miles, to put on an event of this scale. Contact any Willow Tree Festival board member if you want to contribute to our event!
Sponsorship Levels and Benefits:
| Level | Sponsorship Amount | Benefits |
| 1 – Gazebo Stage Sponsor | $500+ | – Name on Gazebo Stage sign – Recognition by stage emcees – 2 free admission buttons |
| 2 – Community Stage Sponsor | $300-$499 | – Name on Community Stage – Recognition by stage emcees – 2 free admission buttons |
| 3 – Youth Stage Sponsor | $100-$299 | – Name on Youth Stage sign – Recognition by stage emcees – 2 free admission buttons |
| 4 – Festival Booth Sponsor | $50-$99 | – Name on Information Booth – 1 free admission button |
All donors and sponsors will receive the following benefits:
- DIGITAL VISIBILITY: All businesses and individuals who donate to the festival will be featured on our Sponsors Page on our website which will remain online all year long. We will link the sponsor’s logo or text to their website if desired.
- DIGITAL ADVERTISING: During the festival promotion period (August 1-September 15), we will have Facebook and Google ads, as well as banner ads on regional newspaper and radio sites that will send visitors to our home page and to our Sponsors Page.
- POSTER FOR YOUR BUSINESS: All businesses will receive a full-color “Proud Supporter of the 20XX Willow Tree Festival” poster.
- NEWSPAPER RECOGNITION: All businesses and individuals will be listed in our THANK YOU advertisement in the Sheridan County Journal Star.
- FESTIVAL PROGRAM: All donors will be listed on the program given to all festival attendees.
- FESTIVAL SPONSOR POSTER DISPLAYS: At the stages, festival entrances, and information booth.
If you are interested in joining the many businesses and individuals that chip in to make this a great event, please send a message to info@willowtreefestival.com
2025 Sponsor List Coming Soon!
Many thanks to last year’s (2024) Sponsors!
Be sure and thank these generous organizations, companies, and people who combine to fund and put on what is recognized as the best festival in the area.
Foundation and Agency Sponsors
Advertising Sponsors
Gazebo Stage Sponsors
Anonymous Donor: Gift of $5,000
Former Gordon Boy Scout Troop: Gift of $1,825
Community Stage Sponsors
| Beguin Propane / Beguin Enterprises | |
| Gordon Memorial Health Services | |
| H&R Block – Gordon | |
| Kreitman Trucking | |
| Mari Sandoz Society | |
| Modern Farm Equipment Corp. | |
| Plum Thicket Farms – Rex & Nancy Peterson | |
| Smith, King, and Simmons, P.C. | |
| Jeanne Walter |
Youth Stage Sponsors
| Antelope Creek Cafe |
| Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home |
| Essence |
| Farm Bureau Baseggio Agency |
| Fuel Grill |
| Gordon Community Theater |
| Gordon Livestock Market |
| Gordon Super Foods |
| Gordon True Value Hardware |
| Gordon Vision Center |
| Grocery Mart |
| Highway Express |
| Hinns Home Furnishings |
| Homestead Building Supply |
| Husker Auto Value |
| King Pin Lanes |
| Kut & Kurl |
| Music and Dramatic Club |
| Panhandle Sales & Service – Stuart Hardin |
| Sandhills Abstracting LLC |
| Security First Bank |
| Sheridan Livestock Auction, Inc. |
| Smithstorian Consulting, LLC |
| State Farm Insurance – Gordon |
| Stockmen’s Drug |
| Cheryl Sweley |
| Western Sire Services |
| Wreck-A-Mended |
Festival Booth Sponsors
| Barbarian Gym |
| Covered Wagon |
| Divine Rhythm |
| Hinns Clothing |
| The Hair Smith |
| Laundromat Corner |
| Mane Attraction |
| Open Range Beef |
| Security 1st Insurance – Gordon |
| Shanks Tax Service – Randy Stone |
| Sidetracks Liquor |
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