Sponsoring this fundraising kick off will expose your brand to thousands of Richmond art and culture lovers and will support an event which will sure become an annual Richmond staple for years to come. From business sponsors or our Arena Presenter, your company will engage with thousands all across Richmond and the greater region through in-person marketing exposure as well as ample social media promotions the weeks building up to the exhibition and the weeks following.

The Richmond Renaissance Faire instagram was just launched 3 weeks ago and has already reached nearly 6,000 followers and nearly 10,000 reposts in this short time. Richmonders are truly enthusiastic to see this first-of-its kind event plant its seeds in our community.

This one-night Fundraising Event at Gallery5, NFP is expected to welcome over 3,000 new attendees, not to mention their regular 1,500+ average First Friday’s Art Walk supporters. More RVA Ren Faire fundraising events will be held throughout the year at different locations building up to our official multi-day festival in 2026.

For questions, email info@viragoalley.org

Arena Presenter: $2500
(1 available)

  • Exclusive sponsorship as the presenter of the 2025 Richmond Renaissance Faire Arena at the inaugural kick off event. This arena will showcase demonstrations by various local historical martial arts guilds, opening and closing ceremonies with local cultural groups, shenanigans by our official court jester and performances by local collaborators.

  • This sponsorship will allow us to secure lighting, barricades and safety equipment needed to present this Arena to the public at night.

  • You will receive “Arena Presenter” status and logo on all official social media promotions, website, digital and print marketing materials and larger event signage.

  • You will have complimentary reserved space for the set up of your own 10’ x 10’ tent to table and market your organization in our collaborators area.

  • Banner / logo placement in arena.

  • Your company will be publicly acknowledged throughout the event.

  • Tagged in all official Richmond Renaissance Faire social media promotions for event.

Business Sponsor: $500

  • Exclusive sponsorship in your business category. Featured as an “Event Sponsor” of the 2025 Richmond Renaissance Faire inaugural kick off event.

  • You will receive “Sponsor” status & logo on all official social media promotions, website, digital and print marketing and larger event signage.

  • Banner / logo placement in arena. (Banner provided by your company)

  • Your company will be publicly acknowledged throughout the event.

  • Tagged in all official Richmond Renaissance Faire social media promotions for event.

In-Kind Collaborating Partner: $0
CLOSED for March 7th Fundraiser

  • This category is for collaborations with local guilds, cultural organizations, collectives and performance groups who will provide complimentary in-kind demonstrations, performances & creative collaborations in the 2025 Richmond Renaissance Faire inaugural kick off event on Friday, March 7th (or during corresponding events in March 2025).

  • You will receive “Collaborator” status on all official social media promotions, website, digital and print marketing and larger event signage.

  • You will have complimentary reserved space for the set up of your own 10’ x 10’ tent to table and market your organization in our "collaborators area.

  • Logo on website and select signage.

  • Banner / logo placement in arena. (Banner provided by your company)

  • Tagged in all official Richmond Renaissance Faire social media promotions for event.

Individual Supporter: $50-$250

  • This sliding scale sponsorship allows you to support this event as an individual or as a small business.

  • Name recognition & acknowledgement on social media promotions and website.

  • Special public acknowledgement in Arena during inaugural kick off event.

  • If you wish to be a merchant at this event instead, please complete the merchant application found here.