About Us
The Sidney and Peninsula Literary Society is a non-profit organization that produces the Sidney LitFest (formerly the Sidney and Peninsula Literary Festival). Three successful festivals have been held in 2013, 2015 and 2017. During that time, we have seen the level of attendance and our membership increase significantly.
The purposes of our Society are to:
- Celebrate and promote local established and emerging authors;
- Attract established authors from other parts of Canada to festival events;
- Enhance and enrich Sidney’s reputation as Canada’s only Booktown; and
- Promote a lifelong love of reading and writing for all.
A vibrant and successful festival is the key to achieving these aims.
Sidney LitFest 2019
Plans for our next festival are underway. It will be held April 11-14, 2019 at the Mary Winspear Centre and the SHOAL Centre. The theme is “A Celebration for Readers and Writers” and participating authors include: Gail Bowen, David Chariandy, Lorna Crozier and Wayne Johnston. Your financial contribution will help us to showcase the best Canada has to offer to an enthusiastic audience of readers and writers in our community.
Benefits and Opportunities
Sponsorship with the Sidney LitFest provides:
- Acknowledgement of your support to attendees at our fundraising events and the 2019
- Demonstration of your community spirit and commitment to the Sidney and Saanich Peninsula readers and writers.
Details of specific opportunities are set out in the table below. Please join us in our purpose by choosing your level of sponsorship and contacting Janet Daines at sidneyliteraryfestival@gmail.com or 250-654-0111 by March 1, 2019 with your selection. Of course, we are always open to hearing new ideas for developing sponsorship alliances (e.g. donations in kind or sponsorship of specific events or authors) so do not hesitate to give us your suggestions.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
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LEVEL OF SPONSORSHIP
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EPIC |
BALLAD |
SONNET |
ODE |
LIMERICK |
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$2,500 + |
$1,500 to $2,499 |
$1,000 to $1,499 |
$500 to $999 |
$100 to $499 |
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Recognition on SLF website home page |
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Recognition as a primary sponsor at SLF |
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Company logo on festival poster and bookmark |
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Company logo on Festival Program |
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Presence on SLF website Sponsor Page (linked company logo) |
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Recognition in Festival Report |
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2 weekend passes to the Festival |
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1 weekend pass to the Festival |
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Two passes to Saturday evening event and Saturday reading/panel discussion of choice |
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Two passes to Saturday evening event or Saturday reading/panel discussion of choice |
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Two passes to Saturday reading or panel discussion of choice |
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