The Adams County Irish Festival is a non-profit organization to which all donations are tax deductible. All contributions to the Festival, whether monetary donations, in-kind sponsorships, volunteers, or merchandise purchases are directly channeled back into the Festival. Sponsorship is recognized by posters hung throughout the festival, an advertised listing in the festival program (if received before print deadline), and on the festival website. Various other recognition is noted according to sponsorship level (see following pages). Additional recognition can be discussed with the festival sponsorship committee.

The Festival is a cultural attraction that takes place during the summer tourist season. The event is South-Central Pennsylvania's only Irish festival. It has become an important cultural event for the region, promoting and preserving the cultural awareness of Irish immigration and the great contributions made throughout U.S. history by the Irish and Americans of Irish descent. Since the festival takes place in the Gettysburg area, additional efforts are made to highlight Civil War era contributions.

The festival was first established in 1999 by a small group of friends innocently talking about Irish music and dance. It developed that year into the Irishtown Festival. It quickly outgrew the original location at the Irishtown Fire Company grounds and moved the following year to Moose Park in Gettysburg, PA. It has continued to grow and develop under the direction of the Board and now includes internationally known performers and draws attendees from many states.

The Adams County Irish Festival aims to provide an appreciation of Irish history and culture through music, dance, food, crafts & goods, workshops and living history. It seeks to provide a high-quality experience for its audience and at its core strives to:

• Encourage communities and individuals to participate who would not usually attend cultural events;
• Promote individual and community involvement in learning more about the Irish culture;
• Provide a range of educational and enjoyable cultural events/experiences for the entire family

The Audience

• The festival advertising will reach a target audience of over 300,000;
• Up to 5000 people will attend this year's Festival;
• The festival attracts a discerning audience of all ages

Why become a marketing partner?

• An association with creativity and an important cultural event;
• A method of increasing brand awareness and raising company profile;
• Direct access to a broad and discerning audience;
• An opportunity for corporate hospitality and client entertaining;
• Website links;
• Employee involvement;
• A way of demonstrating commitment to the community

Getting involved with the Adams County Irish Festival provides several benefits to sponsors, including:

• High visibility during the Festival;
• Reach an expected 4,000 Pennsylvania and Maryland residents;
• Demonstrate your support for local businesses that add to Adams County's uniqueness and help bring money into the local economy

If you or your company is interested in being a sponsor of the Adams County Irish Festival, please download the pledge form using the links below.

ACIF Pledge Form -  (PDF)  (DOC)