Become a Festival Sponsor

The Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat Festival is made possible by the Tompkins County Strategic Tourism Board. Please support our Sponsors and Supporters.

Make a gift to support the Ithaca Asian American Association (IAAA). Your commitment allows IAAA to promote, educate, and celebrate Asian and Asian American culture in Upstate New York. It is a great opportunity to participate in this unique cultural celebration on the Ithaca waterfront.

Why Should I Support the Festival?

Community Goodwill

Promote goodwill within the community by supporting a family-friendly, multicultural festival.

Increase Communication and Engagement with Your Community

The festival will allow you to reach a large, targeted population. Festival-goers will engage with your products and services.

Outstanding Outreach Climate

9 out of 10 attendees spend more than three hours at the festival. We are one of the signature summer festivals that brings the entire family together — where they can gain first-hand knowledge about your organization, your product and services.

Build Your Database

You may use your booths at the festival to conduct research, solicit feedback and build client database.

Intense Media Publicity and on-Site Exposure

Your logo will ride free in prints and broadcast advertising purchased by the festival.

Partnership Opportunities

  • Golden Dragon — $5000

    1. Presenting Sponsor of the Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat Festival
    2. Sponsor's banner to be displayed on festival ground
    3. A 10X10 tent, 8-foot table, and two chairs will be provided
    4. Waived registration fee for sponsoring organization/team to compete in Community Division
    5. Maximum publicity to be provided

  • Silver Dragon — $3000

    1. Display banner at starting line
    2. A 10X10 booth will be provided for the sponsor
    3. Waived registration fee for one Community Division team — a $500 value
    4. Maximum publicity to be provided

  • Bronze Dragon — $1000

    1. High level media attention across all media: web, print, radio, and public announcements
    2. A booth will be provided for the sponsor
    3. Maximum publicity to be provided

  • Friends of the Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat Festival — $500 or less

    1. Maximum publicity to be provided

  • Dragon Trail

    Dragon Trail is a list of area restaurants provided to over 600 paddlers coming to compete at the Festival. If your establishment is interested in providing a 10-percent discount to diners affiliated with the Dragon Boat festival please contact us so that we may include your business as a participant of the Dragon Trail.

Your commitment allows IAAA to host the annual Finger Lakes International Dragon Boat Festival as a way to promote, educate, and celebrate Asian and Asian American heritage and cultures in Upstate New York. Join us in this unique cultural celebration of the summer on Ithaca's waterfront.

How to Become a Sponsor

If you are interested and/or have questions about how to become a festival sponsor, please contact us or call Siv Somchanhmavong at (607) 280-1280 or email sivilay2010@gmail.com.