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@
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
