Sponsor the Wine Country Celebration
As a sponsor of the Wine Country Celebration, your business or brand will be promoted with the signature event of Washington's vineyard region, which attracts business and community leaders from around the state to celebrate and support the continuing growth of Washington’s wine country. Perhaps more importantly, the Celebration is also a catalyst for increasing involvement, awareness, and pride in the region.  

In the words of Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, who welcomed guests to the Grand Gala, “The wine industry is one of the most promising industries that we have in our state. What other industry, with the possible exception of software, has grown so much in so relatively short of a period of time? I applaud the efforts of Washington Wine Country to promote wine-based tourism in this region because it is good for our economy, and of course right now our economy needs all of the help it can get.”

Guests leave the Grand Gala with a message to remember:
“What’s raised in Washington’s wine country stays in wine country.”

2009 Wine Country Celebration Milestones
• Raised a total of over $265,000 through ticket sales, the silent and live auctions, including $45,500 from 28 donors in a “Raise the Paddle”

• Attracted over 400 business and community leaders from both sides of the state to events throughout May and June, including Winemaker Dinners at restaurants around Greater Seattle (Canlis, Crush, and Pearl) and at wineries in Eastern Washington (Long Shadows Vintners in Walla Walla, Bookwalter Winery in Richland, and Gilbert Cellars)

• Raised $23,000 in sponsorships from 12 different companies, evidence of a huge show of regional business support for the event

• Generated press coverage and awareness in Eastern and Western Washington through numerous feature articles, radio spots, online and print advertisements

Support Washington Wine Country
Washington Wine Country’s mission is to promote economic vitality through wine-related tourism, by fostering collaborative regional partnerships throughout the world-class wine growing region of eastern Washington. We believe the best way to do this is by partnering with local organizations, visitor and convention bureaus, winery associations, economic development groups, and local businesses. Some highlights of our work include the City Revitalization Fund, the Regional Partnership Fund, a strategic branding campaign, numerous special events, and a variety of educational and community development programs.

For more information and to find out how you can become a sponsor, contact Stefanie Hare at share@winecountrywashington.org.