Sponsor

NICE FEST by the numbers

FEST Attendees & Performers

6,000+ Over 6,000 Attending from throughout the region

2 Stages 2 Festival stages with over 24 live
performances across multiple traditions and genres

24+ Artists Best-in-class local and global performers

50+ Vendors Over 50 International food, craft and exhibitors

NICE’s digital and media reach

8,000+ Website visits, 4,500+ Top Website Users

27,400+ Facebook reach June 1 – July 8 2023

2,730+ Instagram reach June 1 – July 8 2023

Broadcast & Print Numerous mentions in broadcast, online & print media including: CTVisit.com, FCbuzz, Hearst Media, News12, WPKN and other outlets.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Level I
Performing Arts

Presenting Sponsors of Performing Arts – Main Stage (Category Exclusivity)

Company Logo on large (35FT) promo banners
Three Lamp Post Banners – with logo
Banner Ad on Norwalknice.org website
Logo on festival volunteer t-shirt
Logo with mention on website and social feeds
10X10 booth at festival to showcase your products and services

Level II
Intl Food Court

Sponsors of the International Food Court

Logo on Feather Flag banner placed at the international food court
Two 24X48 Lamp Post Banners
Banner Ad on Norwalknice.org website
Logo on festival volunteer t-shirt.
Logo with mention on website and Social feeds

Level III
Child of the World

“Child of the World” Sponsor (Category Exclusivity)

Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the Children’s Stage and Activities. Opportunity to own naming rights to the children’s stage and all the children’s activities.
Benefits include all of the above and exclusive logo on banner at the children’s stage.

Level IV
Lamp Post Banner

Lamp Post Banner

Banners with your company logo are placed on Lamp Posts around South Norwalk, West Ave, and Oyster Shell Park.

To discuss festival sponsorship opportunities contact: Janet Evelyn, Executive Director 203-919-3000 | Janet@norwalknice.org

Celebrating the Uniqueness of our Community

“In Norwalk, we make it a point to celebrate the uniqueness of our community and all the diverse cultures our city represents. No other event exemplifies the beautiful melting pot that Norwalk exhibits as well as the NICE Festival. Between the food, music, and artistic expression from various cultures and backgrounds, Norwalk’s incredible authenticity is on full display at this fantastic family-friendly event. The NICE Festival is always well attended by people across the region and captures how our city’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths. I look forward to celebrating the Eighth Annual NICE Festival in July 2024!”
– Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling

The NICE Festival celebrates the rich global heritage and culture so evident in the music, food, art and the talent of which we in Norwalk, are so proud. The NICE Festival Series host dancers, musicians, food and craft vendors from multiple traditions and customs and encourage the community to spend the day together.

The one day festival celebrating different world cultures through music, food and the performing arts.

Performing Arts: 2 stages of ongoing live performances across multiple genres and folk traditions
Food: world cuisines
Enrichment: education, health, and environmental exhibits
Family: children, family-friendly interactive arts activities 12 noon – 5:30 PM

Bring More NICE to the World

To discuss sponsorship opportunities contact:
Janet Evelyn, Executive Director (203) 919-3000
janet@norwalknice.org

Your participation will make a significant difference in promoting the diverse cultural/artistic programs in Norwalk while reinforcing your business message and commitment to the community.

Support the leading multi-cultural program for the City of Norwalk

The Norwalk International Cultural Exchange annual NICE Festival is the leading multi-cultural program for the City of Norwalk. The program features dancers, musicians, and art vendors that reflect the diverse lifestyle that mirror the rich global heritage of Norwalk. This event attracts more than 5,000 attendees from the greater Norwalk area and the entire Northeast.

The Mayor’s Office continues to support this annual event now in its eighth year. Your participation would benefit from recognition at the event and reinforce that you are part and the fabric of the community at large. In addition, participation will provide the opportunity to build awareness of your business and demonstrate your commitment to promoting the arts and grow cultural tourism and economic development.

Your charitable tax-deductible participation in the NICE Festival is critical for the success and sustainability of this important community event that captures and celebrates the essence of the rich diverse attributes of which we in Norwalk are so proud. The Mayor describes the program as the single most significant event that demonstrates one of our City’s greatest strengths in his statement here:

Thank you in advance for your willingness to support the efforts of the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange! The Eighth Annual NICE Festival takes place on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Your participation will make a significant difference in promoting the diverse cultural/artistic programs in Norwalk while reinforcing your business message and commitment to the community.

Warmest regards,
Janet Evelyn
Executive Director, NICE INC

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A Big Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

As a volunteer-led (501-3C) non-profit organization, we count on your support to provide the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) Organization programs to our Communities. There’s no NICE without you.