Experience Sponsorship

Experience Sponsorships are a great way to engage with the local community and support the Festival at Sandpoint’s non-profit mission. Experience Sponsors may be eligible for tickets, VIP experiences, and more.

If you are interested in an in-kind donation, underwriting a performance, or a donation over $25,000, please contact our office at (208) 265-4554 or donate@festivalatsandpoint.com. *Benefits associated with in-kind donations are agreed upon on a case-by-case basis and may not be entitled to a dollar-for-dollar benefit, as cash contribution benefits listed below.

All donation amounts qualify for early admission through the Sponsor Gate, Reserved Sponsor Seating Access, one signed Fine Arts Poster, a name listing on our website and Digital Program, and an invite to our Sponsor Appreciation & Poster Unveiling Event.

Donate before July 1. Tickets and benefits are subject to availability.

Experience Sponsor Levels & BenefitS

Interested in donating over $25,000? Please email donate@festivalatsandpoint.com

Benefit Definitions

  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, donations are subject to receive tax-deductible amounts based on donation values and goods and services received.

    Feel free to contact us at finance@festivalatsandpoint.com for an estimate of a tax deduction.

    You will receive a tax letter by January 31 the following year.

  • Get in 15 minutes early through our exclusive sponsor-only gate located on the street side of the venue (see venue map here).

    As always, sponsors can enter through open General Admission gates.

  • Fret not, we saved you a spot!

    Sponsors have access to an exclusive reserved seating area (see venue maps here).

    • When you enter through the Sponsor Gate, each guest will receive a wristband that will grant access to the reserved seating area.

    • Wristbands change for each performance.

    • Reserved seating area is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Become a sponsor and join us at our annual Sponsor Appreciation & Poster Unveiling event held during the second week of July.

    Enjoy complimentary food and drink, and be one of the first to see this year's Fine Arts Poster.

    An invitation with full details will be sent via email.

  • Each year, the Festival highlights a local artist's work through our annual Poster Contest.

    • Sponsors are eligible to receive a signed copy of the current year’s poster after it has been unveiled.

    • Posters are available at the merchandise booth at the Summer Series and the Festival office.

  • Sponsors contributing $6,000 or more are eligible for 10% additional General Admission tickets.*

    • Additional tickets purchased are limited per performance.

    • Additional tickets are General Admission and do not grant access through the Sponsor Gate or to the Reserved Sponsor Seating Area.

    • To take advantage of this benefit and purchase discounted tickets, please contact us at finance@festivalatsandpoint.com or (208) 265-4554.

    *while supplies last

  • Experience sponsors contributing $12,500 or more are eligible for blanket placement(s) at a performance of their choice.

    • A blanket placement includes one blanket and six chairs.

    • Only one blanket placement per performance.

    • All guests must have valid tickets to be granted entry.

  • Experience sponsors contributing $25,000 or more are eligible for reserved parking spot(s).

    • One (1) parking spot for one (1) vehicle will be reserved at the venue for each performance of choice.

    • Only one (1) parking spot per performance.

    • Subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A sponsor ticket grants one (1) entry for one (1) specific performance with early sponsor gate access and reserved sponsor seating access.

  • One (1) sponsor pass includes one (1) sponsor ticket to each performance of the Summer Series, similar to a Season Pass.

    Each sponsor ticket included in a sponsor pass grants one (1) entry for one (1) specific performance with early sponsor gate access and reserved sponsor seating access.

  • Donate before July 1. Tickets and benefits are subject to availability.

  • Sponsor tickets are not sold individually and General Admission cannot be upgraded to sponsor tickets.

    For more tickets and benefits, increase your sponsorship!

  • No, the Reserved Sponsor Seating Area is meant as a convenience to our sponsors. However, sponsors are welcome to sit wherever they choose.

  • Experience sponsors contributions $12,500 or more are eilgible for reserved seating benefits.

    Contact us for more information at finance@festivalatsandpoint.com