We're Taking Flight in
August 26 & 27, 2023
10AM - 5PM Daily
Why sponsor an airshow?
There are plenty of reasons.
The format and schedule of air shows make them particularly effective at providing businesses with the visibility and brand awareness that they’re looking for as air show sponsors.
Air show spectators are generally well‐educated in both absolute terms and when compared to the fan base of other mainstream sporting and motor sport events.
The male/female composition of air show audiences compares favorably with that of NASCAR, an organization that has built a reputation on its access to female demographics. In fact, more than 20 percent of the typical air show audience is comprised of women in the 35‐55 age group, making air shows both family events and the unique marketing tool for prospective sponsors interested in reaching out to the most difficult-to-reach demographic groups.
Looking for a wholesome family event? There are few events as family‐oriented as air shows. There is strong distribution of children throughout all age groups from preschool to high school. Nearly 63 % of all adults attending air shows are accompanied by children. For adults between the ages of 30 and 44, that number increases to 75%.
The air show spectator base continues to represent a strong, if somewhat more affluent cross‐section of North America. The average Airshow attendee’s family income is over 100,000 annually.
Want to be a vendor?
Vendors interested in setting up a table to sell things at the Airshow can contact our National Vendor, Plane Things at john@planethings.com.
Exhibitors (no sales) can inquire with info@themrbfoundation.com directly to sign up as an exhibitor.
Exposure
West Virginia’s Greatest Air Show offers sponsors and advertisers a unique cost‐effective opportunity to promote their business and services. Attendance is expected to exceed 40,000 fans this year. Air Show spectators spend an average of 6 hours and 15 minutes at the event. They are very mobile, visiting booths, looking at advertiser’s displays and reading signage between aerial attractions.
Community Involvement
As an Air Show advertiser/sponsor, you’ll demonstrate community goodwill by supporting this one‐of‐kind, high-visibility local event. Several community non-profits will receive funding through this year’s show. Air Shows are a proven, popular family outing, which provides affordable, wholesome entertainment.
Media/Publicity
Because of its spectacular visuals, the Air Show will receive a great deal of media coverage including local network television, radio, newspaper, local magazine and cable television coverage. As an advertiser/sponsor of the Air Show, you can benefit from media exposure of your logo, signage and displays at the event.
Escape the Clutter
Only air shows package leading‐edge technology with raw power, modern‐day heroes and the timeless mystique of human flight. The result is world‐class entertainment in a festival environment that provides marketers with:
- Unmatched density of exposure
- Intense fan loyalty
- Ideal consumer demographics
- Unparalleled sampling, coupon and product give‐away opportunities
- One‐of‐a kind hospitality
- Identification with popular charitable causes
- Air shows create a point of differentiation and can drive business and increase customer loyalty.
- Air shows can unify and motivate associates with once‐in‐a‐lifetime experiences while connecting them to a patriotic, inspirational program.
- Air shows are rich in tradition and history, inspiring millions of fans each year.
- Air shows are typically the largest, most popular and highest profile events in their communities and provide corporate partners with a tool to demonstrate their commitment to those communities.
- Our heroes are real and personify a commitment to excellence not seen in other sports. You won’t find our athletes arrested for drugs or drinking. Their very life depends on flawless execution free of other distractions.
This year promises to be a great show. Many of the booked acts are internationally known, and for good reason. The air show is an event that will have a positive impact on our entire region and it is exciting to be part of it. If you are interested in sponsorship or would like to have a presence at the air show, please contact us at wvairshow.com for more information.
Get in on the action
Sponsor the 2023 Centennial Celebration of Shepherd Field
Airshows are the second most popular spectator sport in North America!
Annually, millions of people attend over 300 air shows nationwide. Between 10 and 12 million Americans attend an air show every year!
Get involved in the most anticipated event of the year and let us help your brand soar!
- Platinum Partner
- Gold Partner
- Silver Partner
- Shepherd Field Sponsor
- Alpha Sponsor
- Bravo Sponsor
- Charlie Sponsor
- Delta Sponsor
- Echo Sponsor
- Premier Partner
$25,000
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Platinum Partnership – The Platinum Partner will be showcased in Air Show’s advertising, marketing and promotion.
- Private, gated flight-line chalet with covered tables and chairs in viewing area for Platinum Partner guests.
- Twenty-five (25) two-day passes for private, gated VIP chalet.
- Drinks and light refreshments in VIP chalet area.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for ten (10) vehicles.
- Twenty-five (25) additional general admission tickets for entry into the Air Show.
- Platinum Partner branding on Facebook and website.
- Display space for up to eight (8) Platinum Partner banners hung at the Air Show (to be provided by Platinum Partner).
- Corporate space at the Air Show for Platinum Partner business and/or product promotion (no direct sales).
- PA Announcements throughout the Show.
- Performer appearances in private chalet area for autographs and photos.
- Ten (10) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both show dates.
$15,000
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Gold Partnership -The Gold Partner will be showcased in Air Show’s advertising.
- Private, gated flight-line chalet with covered tables and chairs in viewing area for Gold Partner guests.
- Passes for fifteen (15) people into private, gated VIP chalet.
- Drinks and light refreshments in VIP chalet area.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for seven (7) vehicles.
- Fifteen (15) additional general admission tickets allowing for entry into to the Air Show.
- Gold Partner branding on Facebook and website.
- Display space for up to six (6) Gold Partner banners hung at the Air Show (to be provided by Gold Partner).
- Corporate space at the Air Show for Gold Partner business and/or product promotion (no direct sales).
- PA Announcements throughout the Show.
- Performer appearances in private chalet area for autographs and photos.
- Eight (8) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both Show dates.
$10,000
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Silver Partnership -The Silver Partner will be showcased in Air Show’s advertising.
- Private, gated flight-line chalet with covered tables and chairs in viewing area for Silver Partner guests.
- Passes for ten (10) people into private, gated VIP chalet.
- Drinks and light refreshments in VIP chalet area.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for five (5) vehicles.
- Ten (10) additional general admission tickets allowing for entry into to the Air Show.
- Silver Partner branding on Facebook and website.
- Display space for up to four (4) Silver Partner banners hung at the Air Show (to be provided by Silver Partner).
- Corporate space at the Air Show for Silver Partner business and/or product promotion (no direct sales).
- PA Announcements throughout the show.
- Performer appearances in private chalet area for autographs and photos.
- Six (6) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both show dates.
$7,500
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Two-day VIP passes for eight (8) people into the gated West Virginia’s Greatest VIP chalet with covered tables and chairs in private viewing area.
- Drinks and light refreshments in WVG VIP chalet area.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for four (4) vehicles.
- Eight additional general admission tickets allowing for entry into to the Air Show.
- Branding on Facebook and website.
- Display space for up to three (3) banners hung at the Air Show (to be provided by sponsor).
- Performer appearances in private chalet area for autographs and photos.
- Five (5) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both show dates.
$5,000
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Two-day VIP Passes for eight (8) people into the gated West Virginia’s Greatest VIP chalet with covered tables and chairs in private viewing area.
- Drinks and light refreshments in WVG VIP chalet area.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for three (3) vehicles.
- Six additional general admission tickets allowing for entry into to the Air Show.
- Branding on Facebook and website.
- Display space for up to 2 banners hung at the Air Show (to be provided by sponsor).
- Performer appearances in private chalet area for autographs and photos.
- Four (4) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both Show dates.
$2,500
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Two-day VIP Passes for six (6) people into the gated West Virginia’s Greatest VIP chalet with covered tables and chairs in private viewing area.
- Drinks and light refreshments in WVG VIP chalet area.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for two (2) vehicles.
- Three (3) additional general admission tickets allowing for entry into to the Air Show.
- Recognition on Facebook and website.
- Display space for 1 banner hung at the Air Show (to be provided by sponsor).
- Two (2) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday night of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both Show dates.
$1,000
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Passes for four (4) people into the gated West Virginia’s Greatest VIP chalet with covered tables and chairs in private viewing area.
- VIP Parking passes for one (1) vehicle.
- Recognition on Facebook and website.
- VIP Reception – 2 invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday night of the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both Show dates.
$500
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
- Passes for two (2) people into the gated West Virginia’s Greatest VIP chalet with covered tables and chairs in private viewing area.
- Recognition on Facebook and website
- Two additional passes allowing for entry into to the Air Show.
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both Show dates.
A la Carte Sponsorship: Minimum Spend of $1,000
Private, 20×20 gated flight-line chalet with covered tables and chairs in viewing area for Platinum Partner guests ($5,000)
Catering for private chalet (starting at $500)
Two-day pass for private, gated VIP chalet ($200) Early static display access for VIP ticket holders.
VIP reserve parking passes (on limited basis) ($100 per pass)
General admission ticket for entry into the Air Show ($20 per person)
Display space for banner hung at the Air Show (to be provided by Partner) ($250)
Corporate space at the Air Show for business and/or product promotion (no direct sales) ($500)
Invitation to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show ($200 per person)
$75,000
Download the Sponsorship Packet Here.
This Exclusive Premier Partnership is limited to a single organization and will be showcased in Air Show’s name and logo for all advertising, including the website as the host partner (i.e. “West Virginia’s Greatest Airshow”)
- Right of first refusal for the next air show.
- Private, gated flight-line chalet with covered tables and chairs in viewing area for Premier Partner guests.
- Sixty (60) two-day passes for private, gated VIP chalet.
- Drinks and refreshments in chalet area as negotiated with Event Organizer.
- Two-day VIP reserve parking passes for twenty (20) vehicles.
- Sixty (60) additional general admission tickets for entry into the Air Show.
- Literature about the Premier Partner’s company (provided by Premier Partner) will be distributed at the gate.
- Premier Partner branding on Facebook and website
- Display space for up to twelve (12) Premier Partner banners hung at the Air Show (to be provided by Premier Partner).
- First choice for corporate space at the Air Show for Premier Partner business and/or product promotion and sales.
- PA Announcements throughout the show.
- Performer appearances in private chalet area for autographs and photos.
- Twenty (20) invitations to the VIP Reception on Saturday evening of the Air Show
- Early static display access for VIP ticket holders on both show dates.