Saturday, October 21, 2017
Produced by
in partnership with
Fort Collins Book Festival 2017
When: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 9:00AM – 9:00PM
Where: Multiple locations in downtown Fort Collins including Downtown
Artery, The Music District, Old Town Library, Old Firehouse Books,
Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House, and others!
Theme: “Writings & Riffs” This year’s book festival celebrates the
richness of books, poetry, and music as means of storytelling, selfexpression, and conversation. Each encompasses an extraordinarily wide
array of genres and styles, using similar methods to build narratives,
imagery, and sound. In short, books and music are flip sides of the same
artistic coin. One just needs to look at the recent Nobel Prize in Literature
awarded to writer, singer-songwriter, and musician Bob Dylan.
Who: The general public, especially music enthusiasts; book lovers and poetry fans; the CSU academic and
student community; and literary circles. Expected attendance for the second year is 2,000 people.
Organizers
The Festival is produced by Poudre River Public Library District in partnership with Colorado State University’s
Morgan Library and City of Fort Collins Fort Fund. Additional event contributors include the City of Fort Collins
Office of Economic Development and The Music District.
Featured Headliners
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Kim Gordon, musician and songwriter, Sonic Youth, author of Girl in a Band: A Memoir
Craig Werner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee member, author of I Gotta Get Out of
the Place: Music from the Vietnam War
Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone Magazine contributing editor, author of MJ: The Genius of Michael
Jackson
What is it?
FoCo Book Fest is a free, one-day book festival that features a new topic of interest to our community each
year. The general public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. The Festival hosts author presentations,
panel discussions, book signings, writers’ workshops, readings, book talks, and more at venues throughout
downtown Fort Collins. Poudre River Public Library District produces the Festival in partnership with Colorado
State University’s Morgan Library, and also receives financial support from businesses, organizations, and
individuals.
Why do it?
The northern Colorado community is passionate about arts and culture, especially good literature and inspiring
ideas. The goal of the Festival is to celebrate literary themes that resonate with the community and showcase
the cultural heritage and economic development of the region.
Sponsorship contacts:
Anne Macdonald [email protected]
Peggy Lyle 970-691-3005, [email protected]
www.FoCoBookFest.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships are a great way to demonstrate your support of the arts and culture of Fort Collins to festival
attendees, the media, and your customers and friends! Sponsorship benefits and recognition increase with
larger contributions.
Presenter
Sponsorship
$5,000
Included in 3,000 event
program guides
Included on 400 color event
posters displayed in northern
Colorado
Listed on FoCoBookFest.org
website as a sponsor
Customized digital/social
media content posts with name
and/or link
Acknowledged in radio
advertising spots in northern
Colorado
Recognition in event press
releases
Acknowledged in social media
messaging via Poudre River
Public Library District channels
Acknowledged as a sponsor in
announcements at each
Festival venue
Co-brand with the Festival on
social media marketing
platforms
Two (2) invites to VIP
Reception at CSU Morgan
Library on Friday, Oct. 20
Opportunity to donate
customized thank-you gifts to
national speakers and
influencers
Acknowledged in event “Thank
You” communication
Gold
Sponsorship
$2,000
Silver
Bronze
Sponsorship Sponsorship
$1,000
$500
Book Lover
Sponsorship
$100
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Sponsorship contacts:
Anne Macdonald [email protected]
Peggy Lyle 970-691-3005, [email protected]
www.FoCoBookFest.org
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Sponsorship Agreement
Date:
Business/Organization:
Address:
Name of Contact:
Phone:
Email:
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YES! I/we would like to sponsor the 2017 FoCo Book Fest as a (check one sponsor level below):
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Presenter Sponsor with a contribution of $5,000
Gold Sponsor with a contribution of $2,000
Silver Sponsor with a contribution of $1,000
Bronze Sponsor with a contribution of $500
Book Lover with a contribution of $100
DARN! I/we are unable to sponsor this year but would like to contribute a $
gift.
Payment Options
☐ Enclosed is a check in the amount of $
Make check payable to: Poudre River Public Library District
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Thank you for your support!
We could not do this without you!
Please print and mail your sponsorship agreement and check to:
Poudre River Public Library District
Attn: Paula
301 East Olive St.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
NOTE: Sponsorship materials are time sensitive, with some materials needing to go to print earlier than
others.