Hello Dorking Sponsorship Opportunities

Welcome to Hello Dorking’s Fairytale Christmas Festival Sponsorship Packages, where your business can gain exposure while supporting one of the most cherished community events in Dorking. This year, we’re bringing the magic of a Woodland Fairytale to life, and we’re offering exciting sponsorship opportunities that provide visibility to thousands of visitors and residents alike.

What is the Dorking Fairytale Christmas Festival?

Dorking’s Christmas Festival is a major highlight of the year, attracting between 5,000 to 10,000 visitors to our town centre. It’s a day filled with festive market stalls, street performances, live music, and activities for children, such as Santa’s Grotto, face painting, balloon modeling, and craft workshops. This vibrant event, with participation from local shops, cafes, and restaurants, brings the community together in celebration.

This year, our theme is Woodland Fairytale, reflecting the natural beauty surrounding Dorking and the magic of the festive season. As a sponsor, you’ll contribute to making this event special and also receive valuable exposure through our promotional channels and community connections.

Why Support the Dorking Christmas Festival?

Dorking is a thriving community with a growing population. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a significant increase in residents, particularly families and young professionals drawn to our beautiful surroundings, excellent schools, and proximity to London. By supporting this festival, you have the opportunity to connect with a highly engaged local audience, many of whom are eager to support local businesses.

Our festival also draws attention from outside Dorking, with visitors traveling from across the South East. Past festivals have garnered media coverage on the BBC, ITV, and in local publications, meaning your sponsorship can help elevate your brand even further.

With our strong online presence, sponsors will benefit from exposure across our website, social media, email newsletters, and digital programmes.

Sponsorship Packages

We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to suit different budgets and goals. Here’s how you can get involved:

Competition Sponsor – £175

Sponsor one of our competitions, such as the “What Christmas Means to Me” Schools Art Competition or our Photography Competition, with separate categories for children and adults.

What you get:

  • Featured in our printed and digital programme
  • Featured on the competition entry page and related emails
  • Opportunity for a representative to present the prize, creating a great PR moment
  • Social media shout-outs and mentions in all competition-related communications

Main Stage Sponsor – £2,500

Sponsor the main stage and have it named after your business. The stage will be a focal point of the festival, featuring live performances throughout the day.

What you get:

  • Naming rights to the main stage
  • Company profile on our website (name, logo, description, social media links)
  • Featured posts across Hello Dorking’s social media channels (pre/post-event)
  • A dedicated blog post and email promotion
  • Homepage promotion on our website
  • Inclusion in press releases, printed, and digital programmes
  • Featured signage on event day

Snow Globe Sponsor – £2,000

Get your brand involved in the magic with our Snow Globe experience. Families and friends can step inside for a winter wonderland photo opportunity, creating lasting memories associated with your business.

What you get:

  • Branding on the Snow Globe
  • Company profile on our website (name, logo, description, social media links)
  • Featured posts across Hello Dorking’s social media channels (pre/post-event)
  • A dedicated blog post and email promotion
  • Homepage promotion on our website
  • Inclusion in press releases, printed, and digital programmes
  • Featured signage on event day

Platinum Sponsor – £1,000

Receive premium exposure across all of our digital and print platforms with our Platinum Sponsorship.

What you get:

  • Company profile on our website (name, logo, description, social media links)
  • Featured posts across Hello Dorking’s social media channels (pre/post-event)
  • A dedicated blog post and email promotion
  • Homepage promotion on our website
  • Inclusion in press releases, printed, and digital programmes
  • Featured signage on event day

Gold Sponsor – £500

Enhance your brand visibility with our Gold Sponsorship package, designed to provide exposure across our digital and print channels.

What you get:

  • Company profile on our website (name, logo, description, social media links)
  • Featured posts across Hello Dorking’s social media channels (pre/post-event)
  • Inclusion in our printed and digital programme
  • Featured signage on event day

Signage Sponsor – £125

Support our event and make sure it’s well-marketed. This package includes promotional signage around the event.

What you get:

  • Inclusion in our printed and digital programme
  • Featured signage on event day

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I sponsor with a custom amount?
Yes, we can tailor a sponsorship package to fit your budget. Just get in touch!

Can I share sponsorship of a larger package with another business?
We’re open to discussing shared sponsorships. Contact us to explore the options.

What do I need to provide for my sponsorship?
Once the sponsorship is agreed upon, we will need your logo, business description, and social media handles. For certain packages, we will also work with you on a blog article.

Can we promote our sponsorship through our own channels?
Absolutely! Feel free to share on your own platforms and tag @hellodorking so we can help amplify your message.

What’s the next step?
To move forward with a sponsorship package, simply call us on 07377 096892 or contact us via our online form, and we’ll take it from there.

Welcome to the future of the Dorking business community. Join us!