Taunton Carnival Committee are delighted to share the wonderful business promotional opportunities that we have put together so that businesses who align their brand with Taunton Carnival through sponsorship can maximise the opportunities to increase their exposure.
Returning again this year we have an exciting range of value for money sponsorship packages, perfect ways for businesses in the local area to easily get involved in carnival. To ensure that sponsors are able to gain the maximum impact possible, there are only a limited number of opportunities available, and we would love to welcome you on board as one of our sponsors for 2025. Bearing in mind the diversity of the local business community, we have something for businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Taunton Carnival has been entertaining the community for generations, but in modern times was restarted in 1966. Since then, it has been illuminating the streets of Taunton, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for local charities and organisations and attracting thousands of people to the town for the annual procession, now hosted at 7pm on the 3rd Saturday in October. Taunton Carnival 2024 cost over £10,000 to put on, and this figure does not include the funds needed to build floats, and walking entries. Everyone involved is a volunteer, who come together to put on a remarkable event.
How can you help?
Sponsorship: We are thrilled to announce that fellow Taunton Chamber of Commerce member Taunton Home Tech has taken up our Gold Sponsorship package, but worry not, we also have Bronze and Silver sponsorship packages available. We welcome many fantastic entries to Taunton Carnival, across mounted and walking classes, depending on the size and appearance of entry, and the age and number of participants. Funds from your sponsorship will enable us to support clubs and individual entrants to ensure they can keep rebuilding and returning to Taunton Carnival every year!
Carnival Programme: We will again be publishing a Carnival Programme this year. To maximise the audience the editorial and adverts reach, we distribute 500 copies on Carnival night. Some sponsorship options include programme advertising but we also have space to accommodate other adverts.
Below, we’ve set out full details of our sponsorship packages and programme adverts available and their value to you as a business, including purchase costs and what each one delivers your company in return.
Lend a Hand with your Skills: Aside from financial support there are opportunities to support us plan and deliver our events through your teams and your skill sets. We’re calling this “community service hours” and is a way for businesses to give something back to the community in a tangible but no-cost way. It may involve only a few hours a month or year with you coming to some of our meetings or, for instance, helping with digital marketing from your workplace. We’re happy to have a conversation about what you might be able to offer.
For more information, and a discussion about how your business can gain exposure through working with Taunton Carnival, please contact us at [email protected]