2024 INDIANA AFRICAN UNITY FESTIVAL

The African Festival is aimed at celebrating African heritage through Arts, Culture, Education, Music, Food and Fashion. Showcasing the vibrant multiculturalism and diversity of the African community in Indiana, the festival strives to:

  • Expose people to African diversity and culture.

  • Educate people on the rich history of Africa.

  • Promote cross-cultural acceptance and integration.

  • Foster and strengthen relationships among the diverse cultures represented within the community.

The African Council of Indiana exists to raise awareness around and advocate for issues affecting African communities in Indiana. The Council has spearheaded various programs under the 5 pillars to Advance, Collaborate, Advocate, Impact and Celebrate the African community in Indiana. The event venue is an extension of community building as the Global Village Welcome Center, exists as a place where people can explore, connect and celebrate their cultures and traditions.

Under the theme “UNITY,” the event will not only bring together the African community, but the community at large to learn more about African cultures, to enjoy the music and arts indigenous to Africa, and to have a taste of authentic African cuisine.

For more information on the African Council of Indiana visit www.tacindiana.org. For more on the International Marketplace Coalition visit IMC. All sponsorship is payable to the International Marketplace Coalition, a 501(c)3 non profit organization.

Why sponsor the African Festival?

  • Enhance your image through community involvement and event association.

  • Exposure to 5,000+ members of African community.

  • Face-to-face interaction with the African community.

  • Networking opportunities.

  • Meet your marketing goals and build employee engagement.

  • Establish presence in the community.

Marketing Plan Overview

  • Paid social media advertising - event and page mentions on our pages before, during and after the event: Instagram & Facebook.

  • 1000 flyers distributed

  • Media releases to all Indianapolis and regional news stations

  • Community calendar postings

  • Newsletter blasts - email campaign

  • Partner newsletters

Sponsorship Levels and Benefits

Platinum Sponsor  $5,000+

  • This level is for the business that wants maximum exposure.

  • This is the highest level of sponsorship and includes the highly desirable benefit of industry exclusivity.

  • 5 min. intro by company representative

  • Logo/name included on website

  • Logo incl. social media and email marketing campaign Logo incl. all printed branding (e.g.banners)

  • Live acknowledgment at event

  • Vendor table

  • Branding for 6 months on all African Council events.

Gold Sponsor  $2,500

  • Want to make a splash at our event? Pick one of two best sections to make your mark.

  • 2 min. intro by company representative

  • Logo/name included on website

  • Logo incl. social media and email marketing campaign Logo incl. all printed branding (e.g.banners)

  • Live acknowledgment at event

  • Vendor table

Silver Sponsor  $1,200 

  • Logo incl. social media and email marketing campaign Logo/name included on website

  • Logo incl. all printed branding (e.g.banners)

  • Live acknowledgment at event Vendor table

Bronze Sponsor  $750

  • Logo include social media and email marketing campaign Logo incl. all printed branding (e.g.banners)

  • Live acknowledgment at event

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT THE FESTIVAL PLEASE CONTACT : AFRICANFESTIVAL

All sponsorship is payable to the International Marketplace Coalition, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.