Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Upstate’s premier festival celebrating curls, kinks and community?
Why be a sponsor?
As Knotty-N-Natural continues to grow as a trusted voice and vibrant platform in the natural hair movement, sponsoring our events offers your brand a unique opportunity to engage with a loyal and culturally connected audience. Our community is made up of authentic people who lead trends, champion self-expression, and value brands that celebrate authenticity and representation. Whether you join us as a title sponsor, choose a sponsor level or collaborate on a custom experience, your partnership helps fuel empowerment, education, and visibility in the natural and textured hair space.
Sponsorship Levels
Knotty-N-Natural sponsorship provides an opportunity to connect with a highly engaged audience of professionals, entrepreneurs, community voices and trendsetters who celebrate natural hair and culture. Our events attracts a diverse audience who value authenticity, empowerment, and community. Partner with us as a Title Sponsor, explore our sponsorship packages or review some of our additional sponsorship opportunities that aligns with your brand’s goals while making a meaningful impact.
-
• Link in press release
• Logo on Black history pop banner
• Logo on website
• Logo on step & repeat
• 10 × 10 Standard Vendor Booth
• Opportunity to provide premier items for giveaways/swag bags
• Invitation to the sponsor/vendor mixer (Friday - June 13, 2025)
-
• Link in press release
• Logo on Black history pop banner
• Logo on website
• Logo on step & repeat
• 10 × 10 Standard Vendor Booth*
• Opportunity to provide premier items for giveaways/swag bags
• Invitation to the sponsor/vendor mixer (Friday - June 13, 2025)
• Logo on floor plan map
• Exclusive interview with the Knotty-N-Natural Founder at event
-
Includes everything in the Silver Package*
Gold Package includes:
• A 10 x 20 Vendor Booth AND
• Welcome remarks from company representatives
• On-Stage Verbal Recognition
• Prominent signage at the event
• Publish sponsor ad on business social media accounts 4 weeks prior to the event and 2 weeks later
• Digital copy of the Wrap up deck
-
Includes everything in the Silver & Gold Package*
• One 10 × 20 Vendor Booth
AND
• Publish sponsor video or ad on business social media accounts bi-weekly 2 months before the event and 1 month after the event
• Digital & hard copy of the Wrap up deck
• Logo promoted on all advertising materials
• Closing remarks from company representative
Title sponsor
Includes everything in the Platinum Sponsorship Package
Exclusive Branding: Prominent logo placement on all marketing materials, social media promotions, event signage, and website.
Speaking Opportunity: the ability to address event attendees.
Premier Booth Space: Prime booth location at the festival.
Custom Marketing Package: Includes email blasts, social media shout-outs, and logo placement on the festival website.
Event Admission: 10 VIP passes to an exclusive luncheon with our founder.
Stage & Banners: Prominent placement of logo on the stage, large banners, and pop-up banners featuring Black history figures.
Press Coverage: Featured in all press releases, media coverage, and event promotions.
Additional Sponsor Opportunities
EXCLUSIVE SWAG BAG PROVIDER $2000 May 15th cutoff
EVENT WRIST BAND SPONSOR $2000 May 15th cutoff
Stage Tent $2000
Stage Panels $2000
Kids Zone $2000
Asset Sponsorships
Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues - $2000 (sponsored)
DJ Mallo Countryfied: $1200
African Dancers: $1100
Keith Davis Trio - Jazz Band: $1000
Acoustic Guitar - $500
Additional entertainment assets to be determined
81"x 33" Pop Up Banner: $400ea (10)
36"x 24" Sandwich Board Banner: $150ea (15)
WEBSITE BANNER AD $300 - Every week up to the event & 2 weeks after the event
