Advertising and Sponsorship 2022
Thank you for your interest in the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association. Our facility sits on our 27 acre facility situated in the heart of the beautiful North Thompson Valley in the community of Barriere, B.C.
In 2019 the facility welcomed well over 250 events serving local, Regional, Provincial, and National needs and is now become a major economic driver for our region. Our 2020-2021 events were put on hold due to the pandemic.
Our 36,000 square foot North Thompson Agriplex is a proven and popular site for rodeo, equestrian, live- stock, and 4-H venues, including the following regional and provincial competitions, including; the annual North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo Finals, the annual 4-H BC Ag Expo and Sale, the annual True Grit Big Four Rodeo, Kamloops Outlaws Barrel Racing, the annual New Year’s Eve Professional Bullriding and Dance, and twice-annual BC Team Cattle Penning competitions. We have also served as the host facility for national events including: the National Canadian Sheep Breeders Classic Show and Sale with sheep coming to compete from all but three provinces in Canada, and the Canadian Showdown 2019 National Junior Angus Show. We have also welcomed; Rural Living Expo and Trade Shows, the annual Canadian Blue Moon Elvis Festival, and the Bull In The Woods Lumberjack Competitions.
The NTFFRA offers a number of opportunities where corporations, businesses and individuals can participate in annual advertising, sponsorship, ‘Friends of the Fair’, or make a Charitable Donation and receive a tax receipt.Please find a brief outline of these opportunities below, and we encourage you to contact us at any time should you require more information on how you can become a part of this vibrant and ever-growing facility and organization.
Advertising Opportunities
• North Thompson Agriplex – Your company or business sign hanging 12 months of the year inside this building in full view of all visitors. Customer supplies the sign (can be coroplast, plywood, metal, or a banner or flag), cannot be larger than 8’x4’, or provide a 20’ vinyl banner sign to be place on a steel beam above the main arena in the Agriplex. Cost per year $2,000, or $5,000 for a three year contract.
• Fall Fair facility – Hang your sign or banner mounted outdoors on a building or key area of the fair- ground facility where it will be seen by all who attend events at the fairgrounds. Customer supplies the banner which cannot be larger than 8’x4’ (can be coroplast, metal, plywood or banner material). Cost per year $1,500, or $3,000 for a three year contract.
Sponsorship Opportunities during the annual Labour Day weekend North Thompson Fall Fair & BCRA Rodeo
• Platinum Package – $3,500 – Hang your banner at the front entrance gate to the fairgrounds on Dunn Lake Road and in the Dick Ross Memorial Outdoor Rodeo Arena during the annual North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo Finals on Labour Day Weekend; your logo on our official poster for the event, a full page advertisement in the commemorative program; your name and a link to your website on the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association website; 6 three day gate passes to the weekend event; 6 seats all three days in the covered VIP seating area above the rodeo chutes (note: this area has limited seating – early confirmation of spon- sorship is encouraged); 6 tickets to the Sunday evening cowboy concert; and recognition by the rodeo announcer for your support of the event.
• Gold Package – $2,000 – Hang your banner in the Dick Ross Memorial Outdoor Rodeo Arena during the annual North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo Finals on Labour Day Weekend; your logo on the official poster; 1/2 page advertisement in the commemorative program; your name and a link to your website on the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association website; 4 three day gate passes to the weekend event; two seats all three days in the covered VIP seating area above the rodeo chutes (note: this area has limited seating – early confirmation of sponsorship is encouraged); two tickets to the Sunday evening cowboy concert; and recognition by the rodeo announcer for your support of the event.
• Silver Package – $1,500 – Hang your banner in the North Thompson Agriplex during the annual North Thompson Fall Fair on the Labour Day Weekend where 4-H, and all of the sheep and beef competitions, are held inside the building. 1/8 page advertisement in the commemorative program; your name and a link to your website on the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association website; 2 – three day gate passes to the weekend event; 2 seats all three days in the covered VIP seating area above the rodeo chutes; recognition by the rodeo announcer for your support of the event.
• Bronze Package – $1,000 – Be a contributing sponsor to a specific area of the North Thompson Fall Fair event on the Labour Day weekend other than in the Agriplex or the Dick Ross Memorial Outdoor Rodeo Arena. Your banner or sign will be hung in one of these areas of your choice; entertainment stage, Cowboy Concert, Heavy Horse Barn, Poultry Barn, Goat Barn, Rabbit Hutch, Companion Garden, Kids Zone, Exhibit Hall, or concession area. 2 – three day gate passes to the weekend event; recognition in the official program and on our website. (Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring an area not mentioned).
• Friends of The Fair – $500 – This is a supportive sponsorship during the North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo annual event on the Labour Day weekend. 2– three day gate passes to the weekend event, recognition in the official program and on our website.
• Platinum Package – $3,500 – Hang your banner at the front entrance gate to the fairgrounds on Dunn Lake Road and in the Dick Ross Memorial Outdoor Rodeo Arena during the annual North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo Finals on Labour Day Weekend; your logo on our official poster for the event, a full page advertisement in the commemorative program; your name and a link to your website on the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association website; 6 three day gate passes to the weekend event; 6 seats all three days in the covered VIP seating area above the rodeo chutes (note: this area has limited seating – early confirmation of spon- sorship is encouraged); 6 tickets to the Sunday evening cowboy concert; and recognition by the rodeo announcer for your support of the event.
• Gold Package – $2,000 – Hang your banner in the Dick Ross Memorial Outdoor Rodeo Arena during the annual North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo Finals on Labour Day Weekend; your logo on the official poster; 1/2 page advertisement in the commemorative program; your name and a link to your website on the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association website; 4 three day gate passes to the weekend event; two seats all three days in the covered VIP seating area above the rodeo chutes (note: this area has limited seating – early confirmation of sponsorship is encouraged); two tickets to the Sunday evening cowboy concert; and recognition by the rodeo announcer for your support of the event.
• Silver Package – $1,500 – Hang your banner in the North Thompson Agriplex during the annual North Thompson Fall Fair on the Labour Day Weekend where 4-H, and all of the sheep and beef competitions, are held inside the building. 1/8 page advertisement in the commemorative program; your name and a link to your website on the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association website; 2 – three day gate passes to the weekend event; 2 seats all three days in the covered VIP seating area above the rodeo chutes; recognition by the rodeo announcer for your support of the event.
• Bronze Package – $1,000 – Be a contributing sponsor to a specific area of the North Thompson Fall Fair event on the Labour Day weekend other than in the Agriplex or the Dick Ross Memorial Outdoor Rodeo Arena. Your banner or sign will be hung in one of these areas of your choice; entertainment stage, Cowboy Concert, Heavy Horse Barn, Poultry Barn, Goat Barn, Rabbit Hutch, Companion Garden, Kids Zone, Exhibit Hall, or concession area. 2 – three day gate passes to the weekend event; recognition in the official program and on our website. (Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring an area not mentioned).
• Friends of The Fair – $500 – This is a supportive sponsorship during the North Thompson Fall Fair and BCRA Rodeo annual event on the Labour Day weekend. 2– three day gate passes to the weekend event, recognition in the official program and on our website.