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.

2023 Sponsors

Tiger Sponsors

Panda Sponsors

Pearl Sponsors

Jade Sponsors

Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor

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

Tiger Sponsor | $15,000

  • 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 & social media
  • Priority tent placement with view of Race Finish
  • Media interview opportunities
  • Ability to distribute a promotional item to teams
  • Priority Tent Placement
  • Promotional/Demonstration Booth at Festival
  • 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.)
  • 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 | $10,000

  • Up to two Dragon Boat Teams in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • Priority Tent Placement
  • Promotional/Demonstration booth at Festival
  • Special Focus of Social Media Features
  • Opportunity for organizational tent/booth on Festival grounds for activity of sponsor choice – display company information, provide demonstrations, etc.
  • 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.)
  • Option to post organization banner in tent space
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Opportunity to apply for Wellness Awards

Pearl Sponsor | $7,000

  • Up to two Dragon Boat Teams in the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
  • One free 15×15 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
  • Option to post organization banner in tent space
  • Souvenir specialty item for each team member
  • Opportunity to apply for Wellness Awards

Jade Sponsor | $4,000

  • 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

Row Your Own Dragon Boat | $1,500 for Corporate/Organizational Teams - $1,000 for Community Teams

Prices Go up To $1,750 & $1,250 for teams after June 16, 2023, so sign up today!
  • 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 | $1,500 - No Dragon Boat

  • One free 10×10 tent in the Athlete’s Village to allow individuals who want to attend the Festival a place to gather
  • 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 314-440-8375 or by email at bschlueter@signaturefoundation.org.

Past Sponsors

Panda Sponsors

Pearl Sponsors

Jade Sponsors