The Bob Nichols Company aggressively markets and advertises this festival through the following media outlets:
KY3 – KSFX – KOLR – Vacation Channel – FOOD Network – MTV – VH1 – DISCOVERY – HGTV – COOKING Channel – A & E – CNN – FOX News – HISTORY – BRAVO – COMEDY Central – E Entertainment – Travel Channel – TV Land – USA – KRZK – KHOZ – KOMC – Springfield News leader – Tri-Lakes News – AY Magazine – Shop Local – Joplin Globe – Shepherd of the Hills Gazette - KY3.com – ExploreBranson.com – Branson.com – OzarksFirst.com – HometownDailyNews.com plus numerous editorials, calendars, commentaries and web links as well as significant intercept print media in a multitude of locations in and around Southwest Missouri.
Vendors
In 2010, 20 Food Vendors sampled their signature dishes and most popular beverages. 19 of Missouri’s Finest wineries sampled nearly 100 different labels and varietals. There were 27 booths sampling wine, beer and soft drinks alone.
More that a dozen Non Food and Beverage Vendors also displayed their wares ranging from high end goods and services to industry wholesale and supply.
It’s HEAVEN for FOODIES! More than 15,000 SQUARE FEET of exhibition space. Showcase your brand to thousands of food lovers! In 2010, over 2,000 people were in attendance.
Sponsors
Festival Sponsors expose their brands to both the ATTENDEES and the EXHIBITORS. OUR customers are YOUR customers. WHOLESALERS and RETAILERS as well as MEDIA OUTLETS and NON-PROFITS have sponsored this annual event.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
• PRESENTING SPONSOR
• MEDIA PARTNER
• PERFORMANCE STAGE SPONSOR
• KITCHEN THEATRE SPONSOR
• ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR
• SAMPLE GLASS SPONSOR
• FESTIVAL WRISTBAND SPONSOR
• FESTIVAL BAG SPONSOR
And More…
Attendees
Festival Attendees tend to:
• Have a median age of 30-50 years
• 64% are female
• 60% have annual incomes over $100,000
• Eat at fine dining 5 to 7 times per month
• Additionally eat at lower priced dining
• Purchase a case of wine per month
• Frequently cook / entertain at home
• 35% of them stay in Branson area lodging
• 40% are from the Springfield, MO area
• 30% are visiting tourists
Events
Twin “Iron Chef” Style Kitchen Theatre
Every hour, two chefs “face off” to prepare a dish of their choosing in 30 minutes, “Demonstration” style. Attendees sample their dishes and provide their comments. You help choose our annual “Chef of the Fest”.
Informative Seminars for Foodies
Throughout the day, both days, a parade of knowledgeable and interesting experts present talks and multi-media presentations that entertain and inform on a variety of food and beverage related topics.
Celebrity Book Signings
Past appearances include Andy Williams and Dean Martin. This year we are proud to present The Lennon Sisters, both days of the festival.
Art Show and Auction
The Branson Arts Council, each year, presents a “Targeted Art Show & Auction” to benefit local artists as well as their important programs which support the Arts in our community.
