THIS IS YOUR FREE FESTIVAL AND WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
DONATE TODAY!
Stern Grove Festival relies on donations from people like you to cover nearly 100% of the costs of presenting admission-free concerts.
Make a tax-deductible donation and support admission-free access to the arts for all!
MAJOR DONORS
With personal gifts of $5,000 or more, Donors provide major support to the Festival’s mission of presenting the highest quality, admission-free performances to Bay Area residents.
In honor of this commitment, Major Donors receive on-site benefits. We invite Major Donors to join us at our reserved VIP tables during the season. Please reach out if you have supported and would like to attend a concert this year. Donors are always the first to hear about season updates.
For more information about donations, please contact us at
(415) 625-6004 or info@sterngrove.org.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Why Sponsor Stern Grove Festival? It’s Good Business.
Improve the quality of life in the Bay Area by ensuring everyone has access to world-class performing arts.
Connect with a beloved cultural institution
Sponsorship aligns your company with a popular Bay Area tradition and demonstrates your commitment to the community.
Access a desirable demographic
Connect your brand directly with a large, diverse Bay Area audience through on-site interactions, product distribution, and online promotions.
Extend your brand’s visibility
Expand your brand through recognition in the Festival’s on-site signage, advertising, printed materials, website, email, and more.
Enjoy exclusive hospitality
Entertain clients and employees with a range of hospitality benefits, including picnic tables, parking and backstage tours.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for The Big Picnic, the Festival’s annual fundraiser.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
(415) 625-6004 or info@sterngrove.org.
THE BIG PICNIC
The Big Picnic is an annual fundraising event benefiting Stern Grove Festival and its mission to present admission-free concerts and outreach programs to the people of the Bay Area.
While the concert is free and open to the public, reserved picnic tables and areas are available as part of the Festival’s fundraising efforts.
For more information, please email bigpicnic@sterngrove.org.
VIP STAGESIDE LOUNGE
Exclusive VIP Lounge with Best View of Stage
Accommodates 40 guests
Includes lunches & beverages (including beer and wine)
Reserved Parking
Festival Merchandise Package
Opportunity for host and 1 guest to watch a song from stage (pending artist approval)
Please call 415.625.6004 or RSVP@sterngrove.org
BOOTH ACTIVATIONS
Your company can engage with guests while they await the day’s concert. The Festival typically sees 8,000-10,000 guests per concert.
Booth activities can include:
Giveaways
Games
Product distribution
On-site sales can also be arranged with prior approval.
Join us on March 21at The Grove
for a park beautification volunteer day!
VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER!
More than 800 volunteers help make the Festival possible each year.
Who can volunteer?
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Individuals, families, and groups are all part of the Festival's volunteer team.
Can groups volunteer?
Volunteer groups of ten or more people are welcome. Corporate volunteer teams offer a great team-building opportunity.
If you are interested in organizing a group to volunteer with Stern Grove Festival, email us at volunteer@sterngrove.org.
More Info:
volunteer@sterngrove.org
415.252.6252
LEGACY GIFTS
Stern Grove Festival's Legacy Gifts Program was created to recognize those individuals who add to their personal legacies by making an investment in the future of Stern Grove Festival through their estate plans.
These gifts come in all sizes and include gifts from wills and living trusts, gifts that return lifetime income, beneficiary designations in retirement plan accounts and life insurance policies, and other planned gifts.
If you would like more information about planned giving opportunities, please contact Stern Grove Festival at (415) 625-6004.