Sponsorships

Thousands of people come to watch the races & participate in the races. Take this opportunity to put your brand in front of these potential customers!

Sponsor & Registration

The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival has been held in St. Louis since 2005, and has grown in popularity each year. The festival features both competitive and recreational races, as well as cultural demonstrations, food vendors, and live music. Spectators are welcome to come and cheer on their favorite teams, and the festival is a great way for families and friends to spend a summer day together.

Please contact Beth Schlueter at bschlueter@signaturefoundation.org with questions.

2025 Sponsors

Contact Beth Schlueter at bschlueter@signaturefoundation.org for information on becoming a sponsor

Panda Sponsors

Pearl Sponsors

Jade Sponsors

Apex Network
Bank of Missouri
Five Nines
Icon Mechanical
Pfizer Logo
Safety National

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor

Contact Dragon Boat staff for information about this exciting opportunity & benefits!

Tiger Sponsor | $15,500

  • Up to 3 Dragon Boat Teams in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • Naming Rights for Selected Area: Team Staging, Spectator, Food Truck, Kids Zone, Entertainment or other of sponsor choice
  • Logo appearance in ads, media buys
  • Priority tent placement with view of Race Finish
  • Ability to distribute a promotional item to teams
  • Promotional/Demonstration Booth at Festival
  • Ability to request tent location
  • Ability to request first race start time
  • Special Focus of Social Media Features
  • One 30×30 tent in the Athlete’s Village
  • Complimentary 6 Tables & 12 Chairs
  • Two practice sessions per team with a coach/trainer the week before the race (second practice, if desired, must occur prior to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Ability to add extra practice session when available
  • Logo on promotional posters, banners, specialty items and Gateway Dragon Boat website
  • Organization name announced hourly on race day
  • Option to post organization banner in tent space
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Opportunity to apply for Wellness Awards

Panda Sponsor | $10,500

  • Up to two Dragon Boat Teams in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • Logo appearance in ad, media buys
  • Ability to request tent location
  • Ability to request first race start time
  • Promotional/Demonstration booth at Festival
  • Special Focus of Social Media Features
  • Promotional/demonstration booth at Festival
  • One free 30×30 tent in the Athlete’s Village
  • Complimentary 3 tables & 12 chairs
  • Logo on promotional posters, banner, specialty item and Gateway Dragon Boat website
  • Organization name announced hourly on race day
  • Two free practice sessions per team with a coach/trainer the week before the race (second practice, if desired, must occur prior to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Ability to add extra practice session when available
  • Option to post organization banner in tent space
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Opportunity to apply for Wellness Awards

Pearl Sponsor | $7,500

  • Up to two Dragon Boat Teams in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • One free 20×20 tent in the Athlete’s Village
  • Complimentary 3 tables
  • Logo on promotional posters, banners, specialty items and Festival website
  • Organization name announced hourly on race day
  • One free practice session per team with a coach/trainer the week before the race
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Opportunity to apply for Wellness Awards
  • Ability to add extra practice session when available
  • Special focus of social media features
  • Ability to request first race start time

Jade Sponsor | $4,500

  • One Dragon Boat Team in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • One free 15×15 tent in the Athlete’s Village
  • Complimentary 2 tables
  • Logo on promotional posters, banners, specialty items and Festival website
  • Organization name announced hourly on race day
  • One free practice session per team with a coach/trainer the week before the race
  • Option to post organization banner in tent space
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Opportunity to apply for Wellness Awards
  • Ability to add extra practice session when available
  • Special focus of social media features

Row Your Own Dragon Boat | $1,600 for Corporate/Organizational Teams - $1,100 for Community Teams

Prices for Corporate Boats will raise to $1,850 and community boats to $1,350 after June 12th
  • One Dragon Boat for one team to participate in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • One practice session with a coach/trainer the week before the race
  • Reserved area in the Athlete’s Village and option to post organization banner in space
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Tent, table, and chair rentals are available

Bonsai Sponsor | $1,600 - No Dragon Boat

  • One free 10×10 tent in the Athlete’s Village to allow individuals who want to attend Festival a place to gather OR
    a booth with ability to distribute items near KidsZone & Food Trucks
  • Option to post organization banner in tent space
  • Company name on promotional signage at Festival

Lantern Sponsor | $500 - No Dragon Boat

  • Company Name on promotional signage at Festival

Get More Information

For more sponsorship information, please contact Beth Schlueter by phone at 618-791-8737 or by email at bschlueter@signaturefoundation.org.