Sober Fest
A one day, alcohol free, music festival with performances by
Ivan Neville & Friends, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners,
Camile Baudoin, and the Trombone Shorty Academy!
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Join us November 18 at the 2nd Annual Sober Fest and enjoy a full day of live music with performances by Ivan Neville & Friends, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Camile Baudoin, and the Trombone Shorty Academy! The festival is family friendly, including a Kids Area with games and activities. A variety of food options will be available for purchase from local vendors and food trucks. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for sale with proceeds benefiting Bridge House / Grace House.
Tickets: $10 in advance* ($15 at the gate)
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Children under 12 FREE with a paid adult.
*Online ticket sales end November 17 at 11:59PM
Food Vendors
We are now accepting food vendor applications from food trucks, restaurants, and/or caterers that are fully licensed, permitted, and insured to sell food in Louisiana. To ensure a successful event for all, vendor spots will be limited. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.
Vendor Fee: $250
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If selected, you will be sent an invoice to pay the vendor fee and confirm your participation. Vendor fees must be paid no later than October 20, 2023.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Do you represent a non-alcoholic beverage brand that could be a great addition to Sober Fest? Click here for more information or contact Stephanie Clary, CFRE at (504) 821-7134 or sclary@bridgehouse.org.
Volunteer at Sober Fest
We are now accepting volunteers for the 2023 festival. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Volunteers receive free admission to the festival, a volunteer t-shirt, free water & soft drinks, and a discount on specialty beverages. A variety of shifts are available to sign up for in five different areas: Friday Set-Up (1PM-5PM), Drink Booth (8AM-12PM, 10AM-2PM, 12PM-4PM, 2PM-6PM), Merch Tent (9AM-12PM, 12PM-3PM, 3PM-6PM), Gates – Scanning/Selling Tickets (9AM-12PM, 12PM-3PM, 3PM-6PM), and Memorial Wall (10AM-2PM, 2PM-6PM). THE DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP IS OCTOBER 20, 2023.
Memorial
A special in memoriam area will be reserved at Sober Fest honoring those who have lost their battle with addiction or have passed away while in recovery. If you would like to submit your loved one’s name and have it printed on the Memorial Wall, click here. NAMES FOR PRINTING WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL OCTOBER 27; there will also be blank space left on the wall where you will be able to write in your loved one’s name during the festival. A brief memorial ceremony will be held in this area during Sober Fest for those who wish to attend.
Click here to support Sober Fest and Bridge House / Grace House with a donation! Bridge House / Grace House’s Sober Fest aims to raise awareness that recovery is possible and fun in recovery is achievable; while also benefiting our NO-COST, long-term residential substance use disorder treatment programs. Founded on the principle that no one can attain and maintain sobriety without having their basic needs met, Bridge House / Grace House treats predominantly homeless, indigent, uninsured and/or unemployed men and women. In 2022, we treated 792 individuals.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$50,000 – SOBER FEST PRESENTING SPONSOR
To purchase, contact Kevin Gardere at 504.821.7133 or kgardere@bridgehouse.org.
• (30) Sponsor Passes
• (100) General Admission Tickets
• $1,000 Merch Credit
• Exclusive Presenting Sponsor Banners at Gate & Stage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Pre & Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
• Logo or Name added to event logo on all printed and digital materials.
• All print and digital marketing before and after the event, along with all printed materials
at the event, will refer to the event as “Sober Fest Presented by (name)”.
• Hospitality Area exclusively for Sponsor and invited guests at the Festival.
• Option for representative to introduce the Headliner.
$20,000
• (20) Sponsor Passes
• (80) General Admission Tickets
• $500 Merch Credit
• Logo Listed on Stage Signage
• Logo Listed on T-Shirt
• Logo Listed on Gate Signage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Pre & Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
$15,000
• (10) Sponsor Passes
• (75) General Admission Tickets
• $300 Merch Credit
• Logo Listed on Stage Signage
• Logo Listed on T-Shirt
• Logo Listed on Gate Signage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Pre & Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
$10,000
• (8) Sponsor Passes
• (60) General Admission Tickets
• $250 Merch Credit
• Logo Listed on Stage Signage
• Logo Listed on T-Shirt
• Logo Listed on Gate Signage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Pre & Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
$5,000
• (4) Sponsor Passes
• (40) General Admission Tickets
• $150 Merch Credit
• Name Listed on T-Shirt
• Logo Listed on Gate Signage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Pre & Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
$2,500
• (2) Sponsor Passes
• (20) General Admission Tickets
• $100 Merch Credit
• Name Listed on T-Shirt
• Name Listed on Gate Signage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Pre & Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
$1,000
• (10) General Admission Tickets
• $50 Merch Credit
• Name Listed on Gate Signage
• Customized Social Media Recognition Post Event
• Recognition in the Bridge House / Grace House Newsletter
Sponsor Passes allow for admission to the festival and access to VIP viewing deck.
*Customized Opportunities Available Upon Discussion.
**Logo will be included on printed materials only after the sponsor provides a digital copy of the logo to sclary@bridgehouse.org (if it is not already on file). Materials printed before the logo is provided, or before the purchase of / commitment to purchase a sponsorship, are not considered part of the listed sponsorship recognition.
Bridge House / Grace House is a 501(c)(3) organization; tax identification number 72-6027674.
THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE SPONSORSHIPS IS OCTOBER 1, 2023
Sponsorships received after the deadline will be recognized on 2024’s T-Shirt & Signage.
For more information or to purchase over the phone, contact Kevin Gardere at 504.821.7133 or kgardere@bridgehouse.org.
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Tickets
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Tickets: $10 in advance* ($15 at the gate)
Children under 12 FREE with a paid adult.
*Online ticket sales end November 17 at 11:59PM
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