UNG GAINESVILLE CAMPUS
August 29, 2026 | 9 AM - 2 PM

Next Fest invites our communities to step onto each of UNG”s five distinctive campuses and experience the Power of Five in action.  These academic festivals open the door to discovery, giving individuals and families a chance to explore programs, meet the people who shape our learning environment, and feel the energy of college life.   Join us for a fun day of free, family-friendly activities that spark curiosity, build confidence, and show what’s possible when education and opportunity meet.

WAYS TO BE A PART OF THIS EVENT

SERIES SPONSORSHIPS
ZONE SPONSORSHIPS

SERIES SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BOLD FORWARD
PRESENTING SPONSOR - $20,000

1 opportunity available

  • Naming Rights as title sponsor - Next Fest presented by...

  • Opportunity to address the audience from the Main Stage and VIP mini-events (all campuses)

  • Premier booth placement at all 5 campus events

  • Additional “pop up” exhibitor opportunities at your choice of program area or event zone (all campuses)

  • Logo on event marketing collateral and t-shirts

  • Inclusion in event communication and promotion

  • 12 VIP parking passes per Next Fest event

  • VIP hospitality access (up to 12 passes)

  • 12 event t-shirts

VISIONARY LEADERS - $10,00

Multiple opportunities available

  • Premier booth placement at your choice of up to 3 campus events

  • Additional “pop up” exhibitor opportunities at your choice of program area or event zone (up to 3 events)

  • Logo on event marketing collateral and t-shirts

  • 8 complimentary VIP parking passes per campus

  • VIP hospitality access (up to 8 passes)

  • 8 event t-shirts

STRATEGIC PARTNERS - $5,000

Multiple opportunities available

  • Premier booth placement at your choice of campus events

  • Additional “pop up” exhibitor opportunities at your choice of program area or event zone (up to 2 events)

  • Company logo on event marketing collateral and t-shirts

  • 4 complimentary VIP parking passes for one event

  • VIP hospitality access (up to 4 passes)

  • 4 event t-shirts

ZONE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CULTURAL CATALYST ZONE - $3,500

INNOVATOR’S FRONTIER STEM ZONE - $3,500

PATHFINDER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ZONE - $3,500

Multiple opportunities available

  • High visibility exhibitor booth near Main Stage area

  • Additional exhibitor booth or signage at your choice of themed zone locations

  • Logo displayed on campus-specific marketing collateral

  • 4 VIP parking passes

  • VIP hospitality access (4 passes)

  • 4 Next Fest t-shirts

EMERGING LEADERS ZONE - $2,500

Multiple opportunities available

  • Exhibitor booth at your choice of a themed zone location

  • Company name displayed on campus-specific marketing collateral

  • 2 VIP parking passes

  • VIP hospitality access (2 passes)

  • 2 Next Fest t-shirts

FUTURE NIGHTHAWK - $1,000

Kid Zones
Multiple opportunities available

  • Signage at your choice of a kids activity zone location

  • Company name displayed on campus specific event collateral

  • 2 VIP parking passes

  • 4 complimentary VIP parking passes

  • 2 Next Fest t-shirts

FOUNDATIONS LEVEL - $500

Multiple opportunities available

  • Company name on campus event page

Thank you to our sponsors!

Bandmaster (1 available) - $5,000

Drum Major (1 available) - $2,500

Bugler (4 available) - $1,000