$20K event budget
Invest in original music
The Invitational doesn't happen without community partners. Your sponsorship directly funds artist fees, venue production, and the infrastructure that makes this event possible.
The return
Your investment at work
Every dollar goes directly toward creating an experience that draws visitors, supports artists, and activates downtown.
300+Attendees over two days
$20KAnnual event budget
4Downtown venues activated
100+Artists in our network
The packages
Sponsorship tiers
Choose the level that fits your business. Every tier makes a real difference.
Legend
$5,000
Presenting Sponsor
- "Invitational presented by [Your Business]" on all event materials
- Prime logo placement and acknowledgment across all promotion
- 8 VIP passes with reserved front-row seating at The Matthews
- Welcome speech from the stage at the main events
- Networking with artists and community leaders
- Named in thank-yous, newsletters, media releases, and press
- Social media features
Troubadour
$1,000
The main-stage evenings
- Joint sponsor of the evening events at The Matthews
- Premium logo placement plus main-stage banners
- Special acknowledgment during the main events
- 6 passes with VIP seating
- Social media mention
Songsmith
$500
Own a venue
- Sponsor a round venue and festival HQ
- Prominent branding at your sponsored venue
- Venue-specific promotional materials
- Recognition in the program and on the website
- 4 passes with VIP seating
- Social media mention
Busker
$300
Sponsor the rounds
- Joint sponsor of the songwriter rounds across 6 venues
- Round-sponsor recognition in programs and promotion
- 2 passes with VIP seating
- Social media mention
Fan
$50
Businesses & individuals
- For businesses or individuals
- Recognition in the program and on the website
- Included in a group thank-you social post
Prefer to give in kind? Sound, lodging, printing, food, or a venue are welcome too — and recognized at the matching package level.
With thanks
Our sponsors & partners
These businesses and organizations make the Invitational possible.
SponsorMunro Earthmoving
SponsorEdward Jones — Chris Mitchell
SponsorLegacy Financial
SponsorSundance State Bank
SponsorLocal Black Hills
SponsorLori DeVries — Real Estate Center
SponsorCentury 21
SponsorWhite's Queen City Motors
SponsorCoeur Wharf
SponsorSpearfish Creek Wine Bar
GrantSouth Dakota Arts Council
GrantVisit Spearfish
In-KindRiverfront Broadcasting
The rooms
Venue partners
The downtown businesses that open their doors to original music every September.
VenueThe Matthews Opera House
VenueSpearfish Creek Wine Bar
VenueFalse Bottom Bar
VenueSpearfish Public House