Virginia Turfgrass Foundation

LXCL:DIAMOND SPONSOR | 2 Available Monday: Goatley Rules Golf Event Sponsor Tuesday: Field Day Event SponsorThis premier sponsorship includes all Platinum, Gold, Silver, Maroon, and Orange sponsor benefits, plus:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">8 TOTAL Players in the Goatley Rules Golf Tournament.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for up to 8 attendees for the Monday Welcome Happy Hour and Dinner and the Tuesday VT Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day, including lunch.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Reserved sponsorship signage at both the golf event and Field Day.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">The most prominent logo placement on all event signage, website materials, and the full-page color ad in the event brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Top-tier recognition throughout the full program, including opening remarks and sponsor acknowledgments.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Opportunity to share branded items or promotional materials with attendees.</li></ul>As our highest-level sponsor, Diamond partners receive maximum visibility across both days of the event and the strongest brand presence throughout the full program.

Diamond

LXCL:PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP | Premier Turf Advocate | $1,500 | 3 Available Specific Sponsorship Opportunities Available:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Happy Hour Sponsor (August 24th)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Dinner Sponsor (August 24th)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Lunch Sponsor (August 25th)</li></ul>This sponsorship includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">6 Players in the Goatley Rules Golf Tournament</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for up to eight attendees for the Monday evening Welcome Happy Hour and Dinner.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Hole Sponsorship Signage (Goatley Rules)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Welcome Row Signage (Turfgrass Research Center)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">10x10 Vendor Booth (confirmation of booth required at checkout-limited availability)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">The second most prominent logo placement on signage and website.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">A half-page color ad in the event brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Specific recognition of sponsored event identified above.</li></ul>

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP: Premier Turf Advocate

LXCL:GOLD SPONSORSHIP | Turfgrass Supporter | $1,000 | 3 Available Specific Sponsorship Opportunities Available:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Lanyard Sponsor (August 24th).</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Golf Cart Sponsor (August 24th).</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Entertainment Sponsor (August 24th).</li></ul>This sponsorship includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">4 players in the Goatley Rules Golf Tournament.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for up to four attendees for the Monday evening Welcome Happy Hour and Dinner.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for up to four attendees for the Tuesday Field Day and Lunch.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Hole Sponsorship Signage (Goatley Rules)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Welcome Row Signage (Turfgrass Research Center)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">10x10 Vendor Booth (confirmation of booth required at checkout-limited availability)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">The third most prominent logo placement on signage and website.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">A quarter-page color ad in the event brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Recognition for the specific sponsored item selected above.</li></ul>

GOLD SPONSORSHIP: TURF GROWTH CHAMPION

LXCL:SILVER SPONSORSHIP | Grassroots Supporter | $750 | 3 Available Specific Sponsorship Opportunities Available:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Breakfast Sponsor.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Hydration Station Sponsor.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Field Day Courtesy Cart Sponsor.</li></ul>This sponsorship includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">3 attendees for the full Goatley Rules Golf Tournament experience.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for up to three attendees for Monday’s activities and Tuesday’s Field Day and Lunch.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Hole Sponsorship Signage (Goatley Rules)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Welcome Row Signage (Turfgrass Research Center)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">10x10 Vendor Booth (confirmation of booth required at checkout-limited availability)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">The fourth most prominent logo placement on signage, website, and brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Recognition as a valued grassroots supporter of the event.</li></ul>

SILVER SPONSOR: GRASSROOTS SUPPORTER

LXCL:BRONZE SPONSORSHIP | PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE | $500 | Unlimited Available This Sponsorship Includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Hole Sponsorship Signage (Goatley Rules)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Welcome Row Signage (Turfgrass Research Center)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">2 attendees for the full Goatley Rules Golf Tournament experience.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for up to two attendees for Monday’s activities and Tuesday’s Field Day and Lunch.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">10x10 Vendor Booth (confirmation of booth required at checkout-limited availability)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">The fifth most prominent logo placement on signage, website, and brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Recognition as a valued seed starter supporter of the event.</li></ul>

BRONZE SPONSOR: PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

LXCL:MAROON SPONSORSHIP | SEEDLING | $250 This sponsorship includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Company name on signage, website, and brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">10x10 Vendor Booth (confirmation of booth required at checkout-limited availability)</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Field Day welcome signage recognition.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Two attendee registrations for Monday’s Dinner and Tuesday’s Field Day and Lunch.</li></ul>

MAROON SPONSORSHIP: SEEDLING | $250

LXCL:ORANGE SPONSORSHIP | Germination | $150 This sponsorship includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Company name on signage, website, and brochure.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for one attendee for Monday’s Dinner, Drinks, and Music.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Registration for one attendee for Tuesday’s Field Day and Lunch.</li></ul>If you want, I can also help you put all sponsor levels into one consistent packet-style format so they read smoothly from top to bottom.

ORANGE SPONSOR: Germination

Grasshopper Mower: MAROON SPONSORSHIP UPGRADE: $400

MOGU BRONZE SPONSOR UPGRADE: PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE: $350

Check made out to Virginia Turfgrass Foundation
Address to send check: PO BOX 2062, Williamsburg VA 23187

Become an exhibitor or vendor at the VT Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day and choose from several ways to participate. 🎟️ Sponsors and exhibitors are invited to join us for one event or enjoy the full two-day experience at Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Country Club. Monday, August 24 | Blacksburg Country Club | 1064 Clubhouse Rd We&rsquo;ll kick off the afternoon with a 3:00 PM shotgun start for 9 holes with a mix of both Goatley Rules golf and traditional golf. This fun, non-traditional format includes exciting challenges along the way, with both the front 9 and back 9 open for play to increase participation, along with the famous Crap Shot (longest drive contest sitting on a toilet prop) on the driving range and other entertaining challenges on the putting green. In the evening, join us at 6:00 PM for a welcome happy hour and networking dinner featuring food, drinks, music, and great company. It&rsquo;s a relaxed opportunity to connect with the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team, alumni, students, industry professionals, sponsors, and exhibitors. Golf prizes and contest winners will be presented just before dinner. How you can participate on Monday: Various sponsorship levels include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Goatley Rules Golf Tournament play.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hole Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Beverage Cart Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Happy Hour Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome Dinner Sponsor.</li></ul>Tuesday, August 25 | Virginia Tech Turfgrass Research Center | 615 Southgate Drive The morning begins with registration and check-in at 7:30 AM, followed by coffee, donuts, orange juice, and vendor networking in the circle. At 8:30 AM, Field Day talks and tours begin, showcasing turfgrass research, education, and innovation. The day concludes with lunch and additional announcements. How you can participate on Tuesday: Various sponsorship levels include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Field Day Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vendor Circle Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Breakfast Sponsor.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lunch Sponsor.</li></ul>Exhibitor booths are limited. If you plan to have an exhibitor booth, setup is available on Monday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM or on Tuesday, August 25 beginning as early as 6:00 AM. All setups must be completed by 7:15 AM. This event is a great opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to connect with turfgrass professionals, students, researchers, and industry partners while supporting the future of turfgrass in Virginia and beyond.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the VT Annual Blacksburg Field Day. We&rsquo;re excited to welcome you to this year&rsquo;s event and appreciate your support and participation. We look forward to seeing you on August 24&ndash;25, 2026, for two days of connection, learning, and fun at Blacksburg Country Club and the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Research Center. Whether you&rsquo;re joining us for the golf outing, the welcome dinner, the Field Day activities, or all of the above, we&rsquo;re glad to have you with us. Your participation helps support turfgrass research, education, and environmentally responsible practices across Virginia, and we&rsquo;re grateful to be able to share this experience with our turfgrass community. If you have any questions before the event, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you soon. Best,Brandyn BatyExecutive Director, Virginia Turfgrass Foundation(757) 585-3058

Become an exhibitor or vendor at the VT Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day and choose from several ways to participate. 🎟️ Sponsors and exhibitors are invited to join us for one event or enjoy the full two-day experience at Virginia Tech and Blacksburg Country Club. Monday, August 24 | Blacksburg Country Club | 1064 Clubhouse Rd We’ll kick off the afternoon with a 3:00 PM shotgun start for 9 holes with a mix of both Goatley Rules golf and traditional golf. This fun, non-traditional format includes exciting challenges along the way, with both the front 9 and back 9 open for play to increase participation, along with the famous Crap Shot (longest drive contest sitting on a toilet prop) on the driving range and other entertaining challenges on the putting green. In the evening, join us at 6:00 PM for a welcome happy hour and networking dinner featuring food, drinks, music, and great company. It’s a relaxed opportunity to connect with the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team, alumni, students, industry professionals, sponsors, and exhibitors. Golf prizes and contest winners will be presented just before dinner. How you can participate on Monday: Various sponsorship levels include:<ul><li>Goatley Rules Golf Tournament play.</li><li>Hole Sponsor.</li><li>Beverage Cart Sponsor.</li><li>Happy Hour Sponsor.</li><li>Welcome Dinner Sponsor.</li></ul>Tuesday, August 25 | Virginia Tech Turfgrass Research Center | 615 Southgate Drive The morning begins with registration and check-in at 7:30 AM, followed by coffee, donuts, orange juice, and vendor networking in the circle. At 8:30 AM, Field Day talks and tours begin, showcasing turfgrass research, education, and innovation. The day concludes with lunch and additional announcements. How you can participate on Tuesday: Various sponsorship levels include:<ul><li>Field Day Sponsor.</li><li>Vendor Circle Sponsor.</li><li>Breakfast Sponsor.</li><li>Lunch Sponsor.</li></ul>Exhibitor booths are limited. If you plan to have an exhibitor booth, setup is available on Monday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM or on Tuesday, August 25 beginning as early as 6:00 AM. All setups must be completed by 7:15 AM. This event is a great opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to connect with turfgrass professionals, students, researchers, and industry partners while supporting the future of turfgrass in Virginia and beyond.

Virginia Turfgrass Foundation

VT Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day | Exhibitor & Vendor Sponsors

615 Southgate Dr