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Mission Statement:
Rockport-Fulton Seafair is a sea-themed fundraising event of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of
Commerce where funds go toward helping make the community a better place.
Purpose: It is structured to attract families and provide non-profit organizations an opportunity
to raise funds for their local worthwhile projects. It strives to bring new visitors to the area and
impact the local economy.
History of Seafair
Seafair started as one man’s idea
Seafair was the brainchild of a Rockport man, Bill Christian. He believed the area needed a
celebration in the fall to fill the lull between the summer visitors and the arrival of winter tourists.
He formed a committee that worked diligently for years.
Though the event has grown since the first year, it remains very much the same as Christian
envisioned it. Art, a parade, crafts, bands, market vendors, water entertainment and a gumbo
cook-off were part of the very first Seafair. They remain today as major attractions.
Christian formed a Board of Directors, established a 501 c 4 non-profit organization. In April of
2000, Pam Farley, President of Seafair at the time came to a Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors meeting and requested the Chamber of Commerce take it over.
After much discussion, the Chamber Board voted to take on the event. That year, during Seafair
the community experienced the coldest of cold fronts and four days of solid rain.
It was shortly after that rained out event, Bill Christian came into the office of the Chamber
expressing encouraging words to continue. He handed over a box full of Seafair history. Rest
assured, the Chamber is committed to the legacy of Seafair. Since then, Seafair has endured all
kinds of weather conditions including rain, heat and cold. About to enter into its 41st year, Seafair
continues to grow… bringing in bigger and better activities and entertainment with each passing
year!
Highlights:
2017 Rockport-Fulton Seafair
The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Rockport-Fulton Seafair will be
celebrating 43 years this year! Thursday, Oct. 12 kicks off the Celebration with the 43rd annual Battle of the
Bands on the Seafair Festival Grounds. Friday, Oct. 13 thru Sunday, Oct. 15 – Seafair. Sponsors will receive
VIP tickets. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
The location will be at its traditional location on the festival grounds at Rockport Harbor. Live performances
cover a wide-range of genres. Previous headliners have included Shania Twain, Mark Chesnutt, Restless Heart, Bruce
Robison and Kelly Willis, Bryan White, Shenandoah, Pam Tillis, The Spazmatics and more...
In addition to live music, Seafair features over 120 vendors, a gumbo cook-off, a large carnival, coastal
education, cardboard boat races, kayaking, hilarious crab races, Just Desserts and Salsa Competition, Car Show,
Children’s activities, a legendary parade, seafood and other fun festival food items. Back for the 3rd year is a
sanctioned Chili Cook-off, which was a big draw last year. For more information call 361-729-6445 or visit
www.rockportseafair.com. Join the RockportSeafairCelebration Facebook page for updates, YouTube videos,
and links to this year’s live entertainment. Be sure to like us on FB at RockportSeafairCelebration
Gumbo Alley draws thousands
Hilarious Crab Races Each Day
It’s fun for the whole family!
Fun & Easy Layout of Festival
Continuous Live Music & Entertainment
Enjoy great festival food
Cardboard Boat races are so fun!
Carnival in conjunction with Seafair
Join Us As A Sponsor!
As a sponsor of the Rockport-Fulton Seafair, you have the opportunity for high visibility at an event that attracts
nearly 20,000 attendees not only from the Rockport-Fulton area but from San Antonio, Austin, Houston and
other areas of Texas and out of state.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
BIG Stage Entertainment ..............................$20,000
Billboard Sponsor ...........................................$3,500
Ticket Sponsor ................................................$3,000
Gumbo Alley ...................................................$2,500
Battle of the Bands (Thursday) .......................$2,500
Seafair Parade .................................................$2,000
Waterfront Entertainment ...............................$1,500
Opening Ceremonies (Friday) ........................$1,000
Children’s Tent (4 Total) ...............................$1,000
Chili Cook-off .................................................$1,000
Wrist Bands .....................................................$1,000
Just Desserts & Salsa Contest ............................$500
Golf Cart Sponsor (7 Total) ...............................$500
Comfort Station (2 Total)...................................$500
First Aid Station .................................................$500
Car Show (Sunday) ............................................$500
All Sponsorships are on a first come- first served basis. Previous year sponsors have first right of refusal.
Sponsorship above includes:
$500 Sponsorship gets you the following: Logo on website, banner on the fence, logo on event signs on the
festival grounds, two complimentary tickets to the festival, and two event T-shirts.
$1,000 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: two complimentary
VIP tickets to the Main Act of your choice, two event T-shirts and two VIP tickets to the Battle of the Bands.
$1,500 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: two complimentary
VIP tickets to the Main act of your choice (Fri. and Sat. or two Sat), four event T-shirts and four VIP tickets to
the Battle of the Bands.
$2,000 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: four complimentary
tickets to the Main act of your choice (Fri. and Sat. or two Sat), four event T-shirts and six VIP tickets to the
Battle of the Bands.
$2,500 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: six complimentary
tickets to the Main Act of your choice (Fri. and Sat. or two Sat), six event T-shirts and a reserved
complimentary table at the Battle of the Bands.
$3,000 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the upgrades: four VIP Tickets to all the Main
act of your choice, six event T-shirts and a reserved complimentary table at the Battle of the Bands and 8 event
shirts.
$3,500 Sponsorship gets you items of the $500 sponsorship plus the following upgrades: logo on the Big Tent
Stage, Six VIP Tickets to all Main acts, a reserved up front complimentary table at the Battle of the Bands, and
ten event T-shirts.
$20,000 Sponsorship All of the above plus more – Please contact for special Sponsorship opportunity
ROCKPORT-FULTON SEAFAIR
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
___Yes! Our company/business would like to support the 2017 Seafair by sponsoring the:
______________________________________________________ in the amount of $__________.
Company Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Name of Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________ Cell: ____________________ Fax: ____________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative: ____________________________ Title ______________
PAYMENT METHOD:
__ Company check is enclosed –
Make check payable to: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
__ VISA OR __ MasterCard
Account______________________________
Exp. Date: ________________________
SEND TO:
Rockport-Fulton Seafair
Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
319 Broadway
Rockport, TX 78382
361-729-6445 FAX: 361-729-7681
For your records: Rockport-Fulton Chamber of
Commerce, Inc. is a 501 (c) 6 organization.
Tax ID#74-1066091
Proceeds generated from the Rockport-Fulton Seafair benefit many
worthwhile projects including:
• Programs throughout the year boost our local economy during an ordinarily slow season
• Non-profit organizations generate needed funds for their worthwhile community projects.
• Continual upgrades at the Visitor Center.
“A sponsorship is as good as you make it. Let’s talk about ways you can make the
most of your sponsorship at the festival” Diane Probst, President/CEO
