31stAnnual

Christmas in Ida Festival

And

Parade of Lights2013 Presenter and Entertainment

Partnership Opportunities

December 6 – 8, 2013

A Christmas Experience for the Young and the A Christmas Experience for the Young and the Young At HeartYoung At Heart

Please accept this invitation to become a Partner of the 31st Annual Christmas in Ida Festival.

The 2013 event begins the third decade of family entertainment that has become a Midwest destination attracting over 52,000 visitors.

To provide maximum marketing benefits, we offer many opportunities to become a presenting partner that will showcase your company in an event title or an entertainment partner. Partnership packages offer over 14 million potential media contacts through television, radio, magazines, and social media and includes a table in the partners tent, which is warm, open, festive. and generates high visitor traffic all day. All of our programs can be built to meet your needs.

The festival will present the Christmas in Ida Family Concert Series, featuring the always popular Pop-music and Country Music Concerts and Commemorative Concert. Headliner national artists will keep with tradition to produce a professional quality family production that is free to festival visitors.

The Christmas in Ida Festival is a member of the Monroe County Community Foundation. Contributions that are made through the Foundation will qualify as a charitable contribution as a 501 (c) (3) organization and receive full income tax credits.

The 2012 festival was a wonderful success that broke all attendance records and received great accolades from participating partners.

I hope you can join us at the 31st Annual Christmas in Ida Festival and Parade of Lights, where new traditions and fond family memories begin.

Dale W. Zorn, Executive Director

An InvitationAn Invitation

Christmas in Ida Concert Series

Featuring Country, Pop Music, and the Commemorative ConcertsCountry Music Concert

2011 Shelagh Brown

2012 LITTLE TEXAS

Performing Free Concerts to Over 8000 Visitors.

Past concerts have been exciting events, featuring national pop music artists Booboo Stewart, Jasmine, Savannah Outen, Drew Seeley, Joey Page, Savvy and Mandy, EverLife, JUMP 5, KeKe Palmer and

the Wanabees-SAVVY

Pop Music Concert

Savannah OutenThe Wanabees-SAVVY

Joey Page

JUMP 5 2000 Concert Visitors Drew Seeley

Commemorative Concert

Michigan Opera Theatre Michigan Opera Theatre

Children's ChorusChildren's Chorus

Saline FiddlersSaline Fiddlers

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

Mosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitDetroit Choral ArtistDetroit Choral Artist

Regional Regional EntertainmentEntertainment

Flurry of Fantastic Family Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities ShowFestivities Show

Interactive Entertainment for Parents and Children

Professionally Produced Professionally Produced EntertainmentEntertainment

National Headliner Entertainment - 2012 Attendance 8000

Partner’s Partner’s Tent

The Partner Tent is your Opportunity For Marketing, Greetings, and Giveaways

Downtown Ice Skating, Food Vendors, Craft and Downtown Ice Skating, Food Vendors, Craft and Merchandise Vendors, Ice and Wood Merchandise Vendors, Ice and Wood

Sculptures, and the Holiday Hounds on ParadeSculptures, and the Holiday Hounds on Parade

FOX Toledo Network Television Production

An Estimated 48,000 Visitors Enjoy the Finest Parade of Lights in the

Midwest

Christmas in Ida Parade of Christmas in Ida Parade of LightsLights

Special Guests

2013Tentative Entertainment Schedule

Friday, Dec. 6St. Joseph Catholic Church

Commemorative Concert 7:00 Saturday, December 7

DowntownRegional Artists – to be announced 12:00 Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities Show 12:35 Private Partner Reception With Stars of the Concert 1:00 Regional Artist – to be announced 1:15Miss Monroe County Performance 1:55 Holiday Hounds on Parade 2:15 Festival Prince and Princess Crowning 2:20Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities Show 2:40Partner Introduction 3:20 Regional Artist – to be announced 3:45Christmas in Ida Family Concert Series – Pop Music Concert 4:35Christmas in Ida Family Concert Series – Country Music Concert 5:30Public Autograph Signing By Concert Stars 5:45 Light Up the Night Run 6:15Fireworks 6:30 Pre-Parade Show at Television Stage 6:30 Parade of Lights 7:00

In Title Platinum Presenting Partner

In Title “Presenting” Entertainment Partner of Concert, Parade or Fireworks (available event listing on page 16)Included Benefits "Presents" recognition during the stage concert show or other titled event and festival promotions Company logo on banner displayed on concert stage and/or other titled event, company introductions throughout the day “Presents” recognition on all festival communications 10 x 10 Space in heated Partners Tent for company marketing, promotions (tables and chairs provided) Recognition Radio Media Recognition on network and/or cable television parade credits during the broadcast of the Parade of Lights Pre-recorded company greeting throughout downtown district Recognition on cable television production of Parade of Lights “Presents” recognition in paid newspaper ads “Presents” recognition in 27 newspaper, radio and television news releases Company logo in brochures, restaurant placemats and the official Christmas in Ida website Linking of Christmas in Ida website to company website Ten (10) tickets to the “Stars of the Concert” Private Reception Additional Benefits to be announced, as determined

Company ________________________ Address __________________________________Agreed by ____________________________ Date ____________ Investment $5000

In Title “Presenting” / Entertainment Partner of the Network and /or Cable Television Parade of Lights Production

This Partner Package can be a co-op with more than one companyIncluded Benefits Network Television and / or Cable Television Production “Presenter” – “Brought to you by…………..” Acknowledgement of “Brought to you by……….” throughout production. Recognition on network and/or cable pre-parade promotions and during the broadcast of the Parade of Lights - company logo on pre-parade promotions, live interview during parade "Presents" recognition during the stage concert show and festival promotions Company logo on banner displayed on concert stage and company introductions throughout the day “Presents” recognition on all festival communications 10 x 10 Space in heated Partners Tent for company marketing, promotions (tables and chairs provided) Recognition Radio Media Pre-recorded company greeting throughout downtown district Recognition on cable television production of Parade of Lights “Presents” recognition in paid newspaper ads and 27 newspaper, radio and television news releases Company logo in brochures and restaurant placemats, and the official Christmas in Ida website Linking of Christmas in Ida Website to company website Twelve (12) tickets to the “Stars of the Concert” Private Reception Additional Benefits to be announced as determinedCompany _____________________________ Address ________________________________________Agreed by ____________________________ Date ____________ Please Call For Details

Network and / or Cable Television Production of Parade of Lights

At the end of the concert, the Stars of the Pop Concert will spend time with the fans and sign autographs at your table in the Partner Tent. Your business will be showcased by being the Meet and Greet sponsor.

Included Benefits Company banner displayed at Meet and Greet table in Partner Tent Company logo on banner displayed on concert stage and company introductions throughout the day Recognition on all festival communications 10 x 10 space in heated Sponsor Tent for company marketing, promotions, etc. (tables and chairs provided) Recognition Radio Media Recognition on network and / or cable television during the broadcast of the Parade of Lights "Presents" recognition during the stage concert show and festival promotions Pre-recorded company greeting heard throughout downtown district Recognition on cable television production of Parade of Lights Recognition in 6 paid newspaper ads Recognition in 27 newspaper, radio and television news releases Company logo in brochures and restaurant placemats, and the official Christmas in Ida website Linking of Christmas in Ida Website to company website Ten (10) tickets to the “Stars of the Concert” Private Reception Additional Benefits to be announced when determined

Company ___________________________________ Address ___________________________________Agreed By ___________________________ Date ____________ Investment $3500

Stars of the Concert Public Meet and Greet Partner

The Gold Presenter / Entertainment Partner BenefitsIncluded Benefits “Presents” recognition during stage concert show or other titled event and festival promotions Company logo on banner displayed on concert stage and company introductions throughout the day “Presents” recognition on all festival communications 10 x 10 space in heated Partners Tent for company marketing, promotions, etc. (tables and chairs provided) Recognition Radio MediaRecognition on network and / or cable television during the broadcast of the Parade of Lights Recognition on cable television production of Parade of Lights Pre-recorded company greeting throughout the downtown district Recognition in paid newspaper ads Recognition in 27 newspaper, radio and television news releases Company logo in brochures and restaurant placemats, and the official Christmas in Ida website Linking of Christmas in Ida Website to company website Ten (10) tickets to the “Stars of the Concert” Private Reception Additional Benefits to be announced when determined

Company _____________________________ Address ____________________________________________Agreed by ____________________________________Date_____________ Investment $2500

In Title Gold Presenter Partner

In-title Presenter Events Listing On Page 16

“Presenter” In Title Platinum LevelParade of Lights – CommittedFamily Concert Series - CommittedFamily Tween Pop Concert – Family Country Music Concert -- PendingFireworks --

Network and / or Cable Television Production“Brought to you by…………….” -- Pending

Stars of the Concert Public Meet and Greet Meet and Greet Stars of Pop Music Concert -

“Presenter” In Title Gold LevelFurry of Fantastic Family Festivities Show - Friday Night Commemorative Concert -- CommittedIndoor Craft and Vendor Show, 2 Locations -- Ida Christmas Mall – Committed Holiday Hounds on Parade -- Committed High Speed Lawn Mower Racing --Santa’s Zoo – Ice Sculpting – Partners Tent Host --

In Title Platinum and Gold Events ListingIn Title Platinum and Gold Events Listing

In title partnerships will be recognized in all promotions and news releases.Sample of in title promotion: “John Doe Excavating Presents - Santa’s Zoo”

Entertainment Partner Benefits

Included Benefits Company logo on banner displayed on concert stage Company introductions throughout the day 10 x 10 space in heated Sponsor Tent for company marketing, promotions, etc. (tables and chairs provided) Recognition Radio Media Recognition on network and / or cable television during the broadcast of the Parade of Lights Pre-recorded company greeting throughout the downtown district Recognition on cable television production of Parade of Lights Recognition in 6 paid newspaper ads Recognition in 27 newspaper, radio and television news releases Company logo in brochures and restaurant placemats, and the Official Christmas in Ida website Linking of Christmas in Ida Website to company website Eight (8) tickets to the “Stars of the Concert” Private Reception Additional benefits to be announced as determined

Company __________________________ Address ____________________________________________Agreed by __________________________ Date __________________ Investment $1500

Silver Entertainment Partner of Stage Concert

Bronze Entertainment Partner

Included Benefits Company logo banner displayed on concert stage Company introductions throughout the day 10 x 10 space in heated Partner Tent for company marketing, promotions, etc. (tables and chairs provided) Recognition Radio Media Recognition on FOX Toledo network television during broadcast of Parade of Lights Pre-recorded company greeting throughout the downtown district Recognition on network and / or cable television production of Parade of Lights Recognition in 6 paid newspaper ads Recognition in 27 newspaper, radio and television news releases Company logo in brochures and restaurant placemats, and the Official Christmas in Ida website Linking of Christmas in Ida Website to company website Six (6) tickets to the “Stars of the Concert” Private Reception Additional benefits to be announced as determined

Company _____________________________ Address ________________________________________Agreed By ___________________________ Date _________________ Investment $1000

Bronze Entertainment Partner

Thank You To The 2012 Thank You To The 2012 Presenting PartnersPresenting Partners

Fox Toledo Production of Parade of LightsKeyBank

Parade of Lights DTE Energy

Family Concert Series La Z Boy, Inc

Country Music Concert Meijer

Pop Music ConcertMonroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Superstore

Friday Night Commemorative Concert Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

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Thank You To The 2012 Thank You To The 2012 Presenting PartnersPresenting Partners Family Christmas Fireworks Show

Exit 11 Fireworks, ITC Holdings & Van’s Electronics

Stars of the Concert Public Meet and Greet Monroe County Community Credit Union

Holiday Hounds on Parade High Speed Lawn Mower Race Holcim USA, Inc Friendly Ford – Lincoln

Flurry of Fantastic Family Festivities Show Santa’s ZooMonroe County Great Start Parent Coalition Global Digital Printing Mercy Memorial Hospital System Hosted by Natures Creek Zoo Craft Show Ida Christmas Mall Monroe Publishing Company ACE Hardware Charter Communications Bakers Propane Gas & Welding Supplies

Partners Tent Ice Sculpting ITC Holdings Michigan Gas Utilities Official Hotel Holiday Inn Express/Splash Universe

Thank You to the 2012 Entertainment Partners Monroe Bank and Trust

Monroe County Community College Stoneco

Frontier Communications Groulx GMC

Pepsi Carl’s Hide-A-Way

Hospice of Northwest OhioKnabusch Insurance Services Inc

Zorn's Service IncDream 97.5FOX Toledo

Al Marks SignsDennis Portable ToiletsAnita’s Dance Center

Monroe County Convention and Tourism Bureau Michigan Humanities Council

Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs

Christmas in IdaA Division of the

Ida Civic ClubChristmas in Ida Board of Directors

Dale W. Zorn Sue Pickens David Henning Executive Director Chairperson Manager/Treasurer

Lisa Opfermann Dale Coffman Bob KnabuschCo-Craft Show Chairperson Downtown Coordinator Parade Chairman Laurie Sherman Cindy Zorn Holden Turner Co-Craft Show Chairperson Entertainment Coordinator Christmas Mall Coordinator

Carl Cramer Christy DerryTrustee Trustee

For Partner Information Contact: Dale W. Zorn Ida Office 734-269-6175 or (c) 734-735-0576 dwz@chartermi.net

For festival information visit the Christmas in Ida website: www.christmasinida.com

Member of the Michigan Festivals and Events Association