1. Busker Fest brings the streets of Port Credit alive the third week of August each year, as amazingperformers from around the globe, create three days and nights of jaw dropping excitement. Thoughbusker festivals are now held all over the world, the first one started right here in Canada. These festivalsoffer the experience to witness and to enjoy top-notch talent in an up close and interactive setting at nocost to the public.MarketingThe Port Credit Business Association office has been the driving force behind the successful marketing ofBusker Fest. The focus is on the local area. The plan is always to expand the promotion of the event eachyear. In 2012, roadside signs were used in addition to the many print ads, trifold brochures and postersthat were distributed. Along with a year-round social media thrust. Based on the fact that the crowds havegrown exponentially each year shows the hard work and dedication of the production team, such work hashelp to establish this festival as one of top busker festivals in Canada.The Event Overview

2. The BuskersThe PerformersEach year the worlds best street performers come to Port Credit and for just the drop of a coin in a hat theaudiences are treated to some world-class talent that includes jugglers, mimes, human statues, contortionists,break dancers, comedians, stilt walkers, magicians and aerial artists. Each act is unique leaving everyoneyoung and old with memorable moments! 3. Sponsorship CategoriesPitch Areas $2,500The pitch area is a designated spot where performances will take place continuously during festival hours.These areas will be set up with sound systems, technicians and will be exclusively sponsored and eachsponsor will be invited to set up an information table as part of their sponsorship agreement. This year thepitch areas will be located at the following sites:1. East Village2. Village Square3. Helene St North4. Elizabeth St5. Port Credit Village Marina6. Stavebank Rd N7. Memorial Park #18. Memorial Park #2Pitch sponsors will also receive the following benefits: Your logo on our Busker Fest Website - sponsors page Your logo/company name on a banner to be posted in your area of sponsorship Your company logo on all mail-out/handout marketing pieces 2 invites to the Performers Wrap Party 4. Busker Academy - $2,500Adults and Kids alike will have the opportunity to learn the art of busking from the professionalsthemselves. Located under the Gazebo at memorial park will run all weekend long with free workshops onjuggling, stilt walking, balloon twisting and clowning,...just to name just a few. No pre-registration will berequired.The sponsors will also receive the following benefits: Your logo on our Busker Fest Website - sponsors page Your logo/company name on a banner to be posted in your area of sponsorship Your company logo on all mail-out/handout marketing pieces 2 invites to the Performers Wrap Party 5. Finale Show - $2,500At the end of the event the Grand Finale Show features every single performer in a large group show.Attendance in 2010 topped 3,000 people. The title sponsor of this component will have a park presencethroughout the weekend and appropriate signs and banners.The sponsor will also receive the following benefits: Your logo on our Busker Fest Website - sponsors page Your logo/company name on a banner to be posted in your area of sponsorship Your company logo on all mail-out/handout marketing pieces 2 invites to the Performers Wrap Party 6. Sponsor a Busker - $550 eachCompanies will have the opportunity to sponsor an individual busker by creating their own Busker TradingCards.Each card will featured an action photo with the busker of your choice on the front and on the back his/herbio and your companys logo and website. Now theses trading cards will be distribute throughout theweekend of the festival at a special trading card shows that will be promoted ahead of time.The sponsor will also receive the following benefits: Your logo on our Buskerfest Website - sponsors page Your company logo on all mail-out/handout marketing pieces 2 invites to the Performers Wrap Party 7. Production TeamSponsorship Information Contact:Rafael TurciosBF8 Sponsorship CoordinatorPhone # 416-629-6337Email: rafael@mysteriopromotions.comFestival Production Contact:Karen CecyEvent ProducerPhone # 416-996-9936Email: karencecy@yahoo.caFor Event Information Contact :Ellen Timms,Port Credit BIA General ManagerPhone # 905-278-7742Email: info@portcredit.com