Sponsorships are now available for 2009

You've seen the progress at the fairgrounds. You know the festival and fair season is rapidly approaching -- and that means that the Carter County Fair can't be far away.

During the next few weeks, fair board members will be contacting you about the many ways you and your business can be involved with the fair.

Over 10,000 people will pass through the gates over the course of the fair week.  That gives you a whole lot of opportunities to meet, greet and promote. When your business or organization is visible and active at community events like the fair -- it registers with the public. It positions you and your company as one that cares about more than merely making a sale. It shows a willingness to work to make things a little better. 

We know that budgets are tighter than ever. We realize that you will have to make choices about the promotions and sponsorships you can afford in 2009. We hope you will continue to support the fair. The Carter County Fair has a history as a long-standing and innovative organization. The scope of our projects extend well beyond the fair itself.

Your contributions of money, volunteer time, supplies or equipment will create another week's worth of fun for all of Carter County and the surrounding region. There really are many ways to contribute -- please contact any fair board member to see how you can participate. 

Here are a few of the benefits of choosing to participate as a sponsor:

A CAPTIVE AUDIENCE -- Close to 10,000 people will pass through the fairgrounds over the course of the week -- think of the promotional opportunities to reach your audience one-on-one!

REGIONAL PUBLICITY -- Your sponsorship will entitle you to a listing in the Fair Catalog, a tabloid section with details about the fair included in area publications like The Morehead News , Grayson Journal-Enquirer and the Olive Hill Times.

DISPLAY SPACE  -- Event and Corporate Sponsors receive complimentary 10x10 booth space. Choose to be under the expo tent or bring your own and be an active presence at the fair. Each person entering the grounds can see your exhibits!

NAME RECOGNITION --  Event Sponsors are able to have their banners or signs posted on the grounds during their sponsored event. Corporate Sponsors signage is posted all week and attached to all events. Event and Corporate sponsors will be listed on the Fair website, www.cartercountyfair.org, which gets lots of traffic year around.

VIP TREATMENT -- Champion, Event and Corporate Sponsors receive complimentary passes that enable you to enter the fairgrounds FREE each night of the fair and to attend all events for FREE. Event and Corporate sponsors get one VIP parking pass.

CLIENT BUILDING and FUN -- The most successful promotions at the fair involve interaction with the public. There are many great  games or challenges that adapt well to the county fair. Things like: who’s the best corn-hole player in the county, casting with a rod and reel, spinning a wheel for small prizes, letting kids try on a firefighter’s helmet, and on and on. Each gives you and your business or organization the chance to have a little fun and get to know a potential new client.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT -- Your participation aids a non-profit organization working to ensure that residents of Carter County and surrounding regions will continue to benefit from the experience of participating in the exhibits, competitions and entertainments of a true county fair.

You can find more information on these great events by contacting

their individual websites. It's going to be a super year for entertainment!