The ABANA anvil logo with a gold and black banner proclaiming 50 years of forging ahead.

Event Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship Opportunities for Every Size of Budget

We are thrilled to be hosting our 50-Year Anniversary Celebration, June 6-9, 2024 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

This milestone celebration promises to be special with a team forging competition, top-notch demonstrations, education area, vendors, tailgating, food, and fun!

Sponsorships allow national and local businesses to connect with a highly targeted audience of blacksmiths, makers, and hobbyists ranging from backyard enthusiasts to fulltime professionals.

Sponsorship Packages

Platinum Level

$10,000 sponsorship receives the following:

  • Full-page ad in the event program (design services available at no cost)
  • Main event tent naming rights and banner placement with your company’s name
  • Your company logo included on the event t-shirts
  • 10 free passes to conference portion of event ($2,500 value)
  • Inclusion of your marketing materials (flyer, brochure or card) in our attendee packet
  • Prominent inclusion in event promotions across all our platforms (print & digital)
Gold Level

$5,000 sponsorship receives the following:

  • Half-page ad in the event program (design services available at no cost)
  • Banner with your company’s name displayed in an event tent
  • 5 free passes to conference portion of event ($1,250 value)
  • Inclusion in event promotions across all our digital platforms
Silver Level

$2,000 sponsorship receives the following:

  • 1/4-page ad in the event program
  • 2 free passes to conference portion of event ($500 value)
  • Inclusion in event promotions on our digital platforms
Bronze Level

$1,000 sponsorship receives the following:

  • Business card-size ad in the event program
  • 1 free pass to conference portion of event ($250 value)
  • Inclusion in event promotions on our digital platforms
Download Sponsorship Form
Download Sponsorship Form

Check out these additional sponsorship options:

  • Sponsor a Lecture ($3,000 or co-sponsor for $1,500)
  • Entertainment or Family Activity Sponsor ($750)
  • Art Gallery Sponsor ($300)
  • Sponsor a Team at the Forging Competition ($200)
  • General Sponsorship ($100)
  • Products or services may be donated for raffle prizes, door prizes, or swag bag inclusion.
Check out the Advertising Options, too!
Advertising Packet
Looking for Face-to-Face Customer Contact?
Vendor Opportunities

Have something different in mind?

Email Fritz or call (814) 254-4817 to discuss a customized option for your business.

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