Sponsor

Please help support SBLF through a tax deductible contribution.

100% of your generous gift will go towards program funding including author fees, scholarship funds, and space rental.

The Santa Barbara Literary Festival is a registered 501c3 non-profit ID# 39-3607565

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Become a Founding Member and receive Two Lifetime All Access VIP Passes

3% Cover the Fee

Become a Literary Luminary and be the first to receive special announcements about new events and ticket discounts.

3% Cover the Fee

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Align Your Brand With A Premier Showcase Event In Beautiful Downtown Santa Barbara

3% Cover the Fee

  • Perfect for local businesses and organizations seeking strong community presence

    • Logo placement on festival website, signage, and printed programs

    • Invitation to exclusive sponsor reception with Festival authors and cultural leaders

    • Recognition in social media promotions and e-newsletter

    • Promotional material at the Festival Info Table

    • 2 all-access festival passes + reserved seating for all keynotes

  • Ideal for organizations looking to expand brand visibility and connect with festival audiences.

    STORYTELLER Level perks +

    • Mid-level logo placement across festival materials and press releases

    • Four all-access festival passes + reserved seating for all keynotes

    • Recognition from the stage at opening and closing events

    • Dedicated social media feature + inclusion in sponsor highlight email

    • Half-page ad in the printed festival program

    • Invitation for 2 to a dinner with featured authors and fellow Festival contributors

3% Cover the Fee

  • Designed for major sponsors committed to shaping the future of Santa Barbara’s cultural landscape.

    AUTHOR Level perks +

    • Premier logo placement on all festival materials

    • Full-page ad in the printed program + digital ad on festival website

    • Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor in press releases and media coverage

    • Naming recognition for keynote session

    • Dedicated press and social media spotlight campaign

    • 8 all-access festival passes + reserved VIP seating for all events

3% Cover the Fee

  • Designed for partners who want to play a leading role in shaping the Santa Barbara Literary Festival’s growth and influence.

    Visionary Level perks +

    • Top-tier logo placement across all festival materials, digital and print

    • Two full-page ads in the printed program + premium digital banner ad

    • Recognition as a Publisher Sponsor in all press releases and media coverage

    • Naming recognition for two keynote sessions

    • Opportunity to host one branded activation

    • 12 all-access festival passes + VIP seating for all events

    • Verbal recognition from the stage at all keynote events

3% Cover the Fee

  • Designed for partners who want to play a leading role in shaping the Santa Barbara Literary Festival’s growth and influence.

    Publisher Level perks +

    • Exclusive Title Sponsor designation: “The Santa Barbara Literary Festival Presented by YOUR BRAND

    • Opportunity to curate or co-host a signature event (e.g., closing night gala, major author keynote, or high-profile community activation)

    • Premier, top-of-page logo placement on all materials

    • Four full-page ads in the printed program + exclusive rotating digital homepage placement

    • Naming recognition for all keynote sessions and main festival plaza stage

    • Customized, co-branded PR campaign with local and national press outreach

    • Recognition in all opening and closing remarks throughout the festival

    • Prominent sponsor booth in the Festival Plaza with high-traffic visibility

    • 20 all-access festival passes + premium reserved seating and concierge service

3% Cover the Fee