Sponsorship Opportunities
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Join us in making a difference for dachshunds in need by becoming a proud sponsor of Doxapalooza — DARE’s largest annual fundraiser and one of Florida’s most beloved dog-friendly festivals. Celebrating its 19th year in 2025, Doxapalooza offers sponsors unparalleled visibility in front of a passionate, pet-loving audience while directly supporting our rescue mission. With both in-person and online exposure, your sponsorship ensures that every wagging tail, happy adoption, and lifesaving medical treatment is possible.
Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Paw Annual Sponsorship | 1 Available
- “Featured Sponsor” on DARE’s website homepage for the year
- Linked logo with a 50-word marketing message on DARE’s website
- One custom “Featured Sponsor” post on DARE’s social media page
- One month as “Featured Sponsor” of DARE’s $10 Tuesday Raffle (Social & Email exposure) (Product placement opportunities available)
- Logo featured on the Doxapalooza schedule of events flyer
- Logo on Doxapalooza commemorative t-shirts
- Signage on “Sponsor Row” at Doxapalooza with logo, QR code, and sponsorship level
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $2,500
Gold Paw Annual Sponsorship | 3 Available
- Linked logo with a 50-word marketing message on DARE’s website
- One custom “Featured Sponsor” post on DARE’s social media pages
- One month as “Featured Sponsor” of DARE’s $10 Tuesday Raffle (Social & Email exposure) (Product placement opportunities available)
- Logo featured on the Doxapalooza schedule of events flyer
- Logo on Doxapalooza commemorative t-shirts
- Signage on “Sponsor Row” at Doxapalooza with logo, QR code, and sponsorship level
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $1,000
Silver Paw Annual Sponsorship | 5 Available
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- One custom “Featured Sponsor” post on DARE’s social media pages
- Logo featured on the Doxapalooza schedule of events flyer
- Logo on Doxapalooza commemorative t-shirts
- Signage on “Sponsor Row” at Doxapalooza with logo, QR code, and sponsorship level
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $500
Bronze Paw Annual Sponsorship | 5 Available
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Logo featured on the Doxapalooza schedule of events flyer
- Logo on Doxapalooza commemorative t-shirts
- Signage on “Sponsor Row” at Doxapalooza with logo, QR code, and sponsorship level
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $300
Doxapalooza Sponsorship Opportunities
Doxapalooza Presenting Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Co-branded (Sponsor + DARE) prominently displayed banner as the Main Stage backdrop
- Prominently displayed signage in front of Main Stage bleachers with sponsor logo and sponsorship level
- Recognition in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting “MORE SEATING!” for 2025
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $4,000
Wiener Dog Races Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Co-Branded messaging
- Example: “ABC Corporation Dachshund Races powered by Florida Wiener Dog Derby”
- Tag and Collaborator in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting “Seating NOW Available Thanks To Our Sponsor” in 2025
- Prominently displayed signage at Wiener Race bleachers with logo
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored LIVE auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $3,500
Lure Course Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Co-Branded messaging
- Example: “ABC Corporation Lure Course powered by SwiftPaws”
- Prominently displayed signage at Lure Course with logo featuring
- Tag and Collaborator in DARE’s social media post(s)
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored LIVE auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $2,000
Rainbow Bridge Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Exclusive naming rights
- Sponsor-branded Rainbow Bridge prayer cards given to all Rainbow Bridge sign-ups
- Recognition in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting the rainbow bridge
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $500
Rescue Row Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Exclusive naming rights
- Prominently displayed signage with logo and sponsorship
- Recognition in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting Rescue Row
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $500
Doxie Market Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Exclusive naming rights
- Prominently displayed signage with logo and sponsorship
- Recognition in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting the doxie market
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $300
Lick-A-Lot Contest Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Exclusive naming rights
- Recognition in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting the Lick-A-Lot contest
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $300
Costume Contest Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Exclusive naming rights
- Recognition in DARE’s social media post(s) promoting the costume contest
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $300
Signage Sponsorship | 1 Available
- Lawn sign on “Sponsor Row” at entrance to the event with logo, QR code, and sponsorship level
- Linked logo on DARE’s website
- Sponsor highlight on social media
- Sponsored auction basket designed by DARE (product placement opportunities available)
- First right of renewal for the following year
Cost: $200
ADD-ON | DARE $10 Tuesday Raffle Monthly Sponsor | 6 Available
Available to Doxapalooza Sponsors ONLY!
- Month selection is first-come, first-served
- Top Banner on DARE’s Weekly $10 Tuesday Raffle
- Includes logo, a 20-word headline, and a link to the site of your choice
- Tagged Sponsor on DARE’s Weekly $10 Tuesday Raffle on Facebook and Instagram
- Opportunities for product placement available
Cost: $150
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Sponsor Deadlines
May: Sponsorship Renewals Open to Past Sponsors
July 1st: Sponsorships Open to the General Public
September 1st: Deadline for receiving product placement donations for Doxapalooza
October 1st: Sponsorships Close
About our Audience
Doxapalooza Attendee Demographics
Each year, Doxapalooza welcomes over 1,000 attendees from across the United States, with the highest concentration coming from Florida’s Tampa Bay and Jacksonville areas. Our crowd is a vibrant mix of dachshund enthusiasts, pet owners, families, and animal lovers of all ages. Sponsors enjoy visibility with both male and female audiences who are highly engaged, community-minded, and eager to support businesses that care about pets and rescue causes.
DARE’s Online Audience
In addition to our live event, Doxapalooza offers a powerful digital reach to help sponsors connect with pet lovers year-round:
- 101K followers (as of March 2025)
- 1.1M reach in 2024
- 11K followers (as of March 2025)
- 8M reach in 2024
Email Marketing
- 3K subscribers (as of March 2025)
- 44% average open rate over the past 12 months
This strong online presence means your brand will be seen not just on event day, but in targeted social media campaigns, email newsletters, and website features that keep our audience engaged and growing.
Questions?
Contact DARE at dap@daretorescue.org for any questions or additional information.
Payment/Refunds
Doxapalooza will be held rain or shine. Fees are non-refundable.