Calling All Sponsors and Vendors!

Various Sponsorship Levels to Select

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Corvettes of Bakersfield Charity is a 503(c)(3) charity organization. We are hosting the 22nd GAMBLERS’ CLASSIC Car Show May 12-14, 2022 at the  Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin, Nevada. The historic Gamblers’ Classic Car Show draws a large crowd of generous car lovers bringing over 300 Corvettes and their owners from California, Nevada, and adjoining states together for three days of fun and excitement. 

Advertising for Gamblers is widespread across internet sites, Facebook pages, The National Council of Corvettes Clubs, Inc. and their BLUE BARS publication reaching almost 17,000 members. We are expecting Corvettes from across the 48 states! This year’s Gamblers’ Classic will feature special guest speaker, Richard Earl, the grandson of Harley J. Earl, the creator of the Corvette and pioneering automobile designer of the 20th Century!

Your sponsorship selection is greatly appreciated! All sponsor donations are tax deductible and funds raised directly benefit Corvettes of Bakersfield’s charity endeavors! 

Our 2022 charity recipients include: 

  • NEW Scholarship for students entering Bakersfield Community College’s Automotive Technology Program
  • Kern County “999 Foundation” assisting  families of Kern County Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty since 2007 
  • Veteran Needs identified via local Veterans of Foreign/ Wars (VFW) or Wounded Heros. 

If you have questions please contact: 

Diane Wallace, COB Public Relations Liaison cobpublicrelations@yahoo.com #(661) 333-2339

Corvettes of Bakersfield ~ Gamblers’ Classic Car Show
May 12-14, 2022 – Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin, Nevada

503(c)(3) Charity Sponsorship Opportunities 

Sponsor donations directly benefit COB’s Scholarship for Bakersfield College’s Automotive Technology Program, the Kern County 999 Foundation which assists families of Kern County Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty since 2007, and local Veteran needs while also helping promote a spirit of camaraderie among Corvette owners from California, Nevada, and adjoining states. 

Levels of Sponsorship

Platinum Sponsor

$1000

Recognized as Platinum Sponsor with company name/logo hyperlink on Corvettes of Bakersfield 2021- 22 Sponsor web page & Gambler’s Classic web page, printed in event program (full page)and included on additional print materials for car show.

Logo included on car show banner

Space for displaying an additional personal banner during the show

Event advertisement in fall ‘21 and winter ’22 issues of Blue Bars, the Official Publication of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (circulation 16,944)

Shout-outs during car show, Vendor booth, if desired, Sponsor recognition for place of business.

Gold Sponsor

$500

Recognized as “Gold  Sponsor” with company name/logo hyperlink on Corvettes of Bakersfield 2021- 22 Sponsor web page, Gambler’s Classic web page and printed in event program (½ half page).

Event advertisement in fall ‘21 and winter ’22 issues of Blue Bars, the Official Publication of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (circulation 16.944)

Shout-outs during car show

Sponsor recognition for place of business.

Chrome Sponsor

$250

Recognized as “Chrome sponsor” with company name/logo hyperlink on Corvettes of Bakersfield Gambler’s Classic web page and printed in event program (business card size).

Event advertisement in fall ‘21 and winter ’22 issues of Blue Bars, the Official Publication of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (16,944)

Shout-outs during car show

Goodie Bag Sponsor

Items or Donation of $100+

Recognized as “goodie bag sponsor” with company name/logo hyperlink on Corvettes of Bakersfield Gambler’s Classic web page and printed in event program (business card size).

Logo/Name included on printed Goodie Bag Recognition page.

Event advertisement in fall ‘21 and winter ’22 issues of Blue Bars, the Official Publication of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (circulation 16,944)

Shout-outs during car show. (Need approximately 400 items)

Trophy Sponsor

$100 per trophy

 Recognized as “Trophy Sponsor” with Company Name/logo hyperlink on Corvettes of Bakersfield Gambler’s Classic web page & recognized in event program (business card size). (No limit!!)

Raffle Donor

$100 value each

 

Recognized as “Raffle Donor” with Company Name/logo hyperlink on Corvettes of Bakersfield Gambler’s Classic web page & recognized in event program (business card size). (No limit!!)

*Donated raffle items help raise proceeds for charities supported by Corvettes of Bakersfield Charity
 Any donation amount is always welcome, appreciated and can be submitted to our charity on our donation page

Vendor Booth*  15 spaces available inside display area $300 plus one donated raffle item minimum value $50. Vendors Thursday, May 12th 12-7pm, Friday May 13 10am – 5pm (May 12th set up prior to noon)
● The vendor booths are 10×10
● The hotel will provide 1 – 6ft or 1 – 8ft banquet table per vendor. The hotel may provide more tables
if needed and depending on availability and/or the vendor may bring additional table(s) if needed and
space is available and approved.
● The hotel will provide table linens.
● There will be no divider curtains around the booths.
● There are 3 spaces that back up to a wall (the rest back to glass windows, floor to ceiling overlooking
the river) and those vendors will be able to hang things on the wall if needed.
● The room will be locked and security in place when not in use by the Car Show.
● Vendors must have appropriate Nevada Tax Forms (TPT Forms) and abide by Nevada law.

Your tax deductible contribution may be made to “Corvettes of Bakersfield Charity.” Non-profit charity. Please complete the Sponsorship Form/Vendor Application on the following pages. If you have questions please contact: COB Public Relations Liaison cobpublicrelations@yahoo.com      # (661) 333-2339

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