The Presenting Sponsor’s brand will be incorporated and integrated into every aspect of the event. Your organization’s vital commitment and support of The Gleaners’ essential community mission will be emphasized throughout Rhythm & Roots 2026.

• Exclusive “Presented By” recognition on all event materials and promotions

• Premier logo placement on all signage, invitations, printed materials, and digital marketing

• Recognition in press releases, email campaigns, and social media promotions

• Opportunity for executive remarks during the program

• Featured recognition during the seated program and in event slideshow

• Full-page recognition in the printed event program

• Premium logo placement on the event website with direct company link

• Dedicated sponsor spotlight on social media

• VIP seating for 16 guests (2 premier tables of 8)

• Exclusive category protection

Accentuate your company's support for the most vulnerable members of our community and

receive premier recognition as a leading supporter of Golden Empire Gleaners and our mission.

•    On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program

•    Prominent logo placement in event slideshow, in some event public relations and advertising initiatives, press releases, and event collateral including programs, signage, and invitations

•    Logo recognition on eblasts and social networking campaigns (i.e., Facebook & Instagram) reaching Golden Empire Gleaners followers

•    Logo & link to your company website on the Golden Empire Gleaners event website

•    Dedicated Social media thank you post

•    Two prominent VIP tables for 8 guests each

•    A $10,000 investment in the Golden Empire Gleaners

•    On-stage verbal recognition during the seated program

•    Logo inclusion in some event public relations and advertising initiatives and event collateral including programs and signage, and event slideshow

•    Logo for your company on the Golden Empire Gleaners event website

•    Dedicated Social media thank you post

•    One prominent VIP table for 8 guests

•    A $5,000 investment in the Golden Empire Gleaners

•    Logo featured on event website, event slideshow, signage, eblasts, and printed program

•    Dedicated Social media thank you post

•    One prominent VIP table for 8 guests

•    A $3,500 investment in the Golden Empire Gleaners

•    Company logo featured on event website, event slideshow, event signage, eblasts, and printed program

• Sponsor spotlight on social media

•    One prominent VIP table for 8 guests

Align your brand with the most powerful moment of the night by underwriting the Mission Moment video.

Benefits include:

•    Verbal recognition during the video introduction

•    Logo displayed during playback as “This moment made possible by…”

•    Logo featured on event website, printed program, and event slideshow

•    Reserved Seating for 8 guests

Get excited as guests “Strike a Pose” in front of a fabulous photo opportunity that has your logo included! Your logo will receive exposure during the event but will continue to live on once the photos are posted, liked, and shared on social media! 

Benefits Include:

•    Logo displayed on photo opportunities, event website, social media, printed program, and event slideshow

•    Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Treat your employees, clients, or guests to a memorable evening while supporting an important community cause.

Benefits include:

• Company logo displayed at your table

• Logo on event website, event slideshow, and printed program

• Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Put your brand at the center of one of the evening’s most exciting and high-energy moments. As the exclusive Live Auction Sponsor, your company will receive prominent recognition during the auction experience as guests bid to support Golden Empire Gleaners’ mission to fight food insecurity throughout Kern County.

Benefits include:

• Verbal recognition by the auctioneer during the Live Auction

• Logo featured prominently during the Live Auction presentation

• Recognition on the event website, printed program, and event slideshow

• Opportunity to display branded signage near the auction stage or item displays

• Dedicated sponsor recognition on social media

• Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Add beauty and branding to every table! As the Centerpiece Sponsor, your name or logo will be prominently displayed on all floral arrangements throughout the event space, ensuring high visibility to all guests.

Benefits include:

• Logo featured on all centerpieces, event website, printed program, and event slideshow

• Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Every guest loves having fun music and entertainment. Your company will be recognized as providing all the fun! 

Benefits include:

• Verbal recognition from stage

• Logo featured on event website, printed program, and event slideshow 

• Reserved Seating for 6 guests

See your logo in the hands of all of our stunning guests and volunteers! These glasses are used on event day for all beverage samples and guests are invited to take them home to display in their glassware cabinets!

Benefits include:

• Logo displayed on each wine glass, event website, slideshow, and printed program

• Reserved Seating for 4 guests

Who doesn’t love a glass of wine with a deliciously curated meal? See your logo on all the table wine for the seated program! 

Benefits include:

•    Logo displayed on the table wine bottles, event website, printed program, and event slideshow

•    Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Make a strong first and last impression. Like the Valet Sponsor, your brand will be the first guests see when they arrive and the last, they remember as they leave.

Benefits include:

• Logo featured at the valet stand, on event website and printed program

• Opportunity to provide branded materials or gifts in vehicles

• Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Celebrate our Volunteer of the Year awardee with your name recognized as the sponsor.

Benefits include:

• Logo featured on event website, printed program, and event slideshow

• Reserved Seating for 6 guests

Put your logo in everyone’s hands—literally. Your branding will be prominently featured on cocktail napkins used throughout the evening as guests enjoy delicious bites and artisan cocktails.

Benefits include:

• Logo featured on cocktail napkins, event website, and in printed program

• Reserved Seating for 4 guests

Always save room for dessert—and make your brand part of the sweet ending! Your logo will be featured with the dessert presentation or on a take-home box.

Benefits include:

• Logo featured with dessert, on event website and printed program

• Reserved Seating for 4 guests

Help our attendees stay hydrated as they enjoy a fabulous evening benefiting Golden Empire Gleaners. With entertainment, food, and cocktails tantalizing the senses, water is a must!

Benefits include:

• Logo featured at the station, on event website and printed program

• Reserved Seating for 4 guests

Send guests home with a lasting impression. As the Swag Sponsor, your logo will be featured on or inside each guests take-home goodie bag. It’s the perfect way to tie your brand to a memorable night.

Benefits include:

• Logo displayed on event website and printed program

• Reserved Seating for 4 guests

General Admission for 1 guest