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PLY Away 2023 Sponsorship

PLY Away 2023 will be even better than the previous 5 and that’s saying something! In mid April, smack dab in the middle of the USA (westincrowncenterkansascity.com), spinners from all over the globe will gather to learn, share, enjoy, and spin!

Sponsorships helps make all of these things possible, so we’re sheepishly asking if you’d like to help sponsor PLY Away 2023. We’re doing sponsorships in a similar way but with a few differences.

We’ll still thank you in the magazine, programs, emails, website, and signage, but you’ll also get your own special event or element of PLY Away, with a personalized sign there as well (something like “this coffee and tea generously sponsored by insert-your- name-here” or “Friday night banquet by insert-your- name-here” or “this wheel check provided for your happy convenience by insert-your- name-here.” We’ve tried to make each sponsorship in each category equal in terms of visibility, duration, and number of spinners present at PLY Away at that time.

If you’re interested in sponsoring PLY Away (and we hope you are) please let me know and we’ll make it happen!

Remember that every sponsorship comes with a 10×10 booth space which you can use yourself or share it with a vendor/dealer.

Sponsorships!

Scholarship: $2000 : Sponsored by the Woolery!

Every year we bring 1-2 spinners that want to come but couldn’t otherwise attend PLY Away. We focus on people with a passion for spinning and fiber but also with a passion for spreading the craft and what they learn, far and wide. We hold a silent auction and a raffle to help fund the scholarship but since we pay all class and material fees, all travel, and hotel expenses, it can get pricey. This sponsorship makes it easy!

Friday Night Event and Talk: $2000: Sponsored by Lendrum!

Always a big hit so you can be sure this one will be too! You’ll be listed as the sponsor of this event on the website, in the program, on signage at PLY Away, and at the actual night time event, and of course listed on each all-sponsor sign and in magazine ads.

Marketplace Coffee and Tea: $2000

Available Wednesday through Saturday (from setup to breakdown including all open hours). This is always a huge hit with everyone, vendors and spinners alike, but it’s pretty pricey ($120/gallon, yikes). You’ll be listed as the sponsor of this on the website, in the program, on signage at PLY Away, and on the snack table, and of course listed on each all-sponsor sign and in magazine ads.

Class Break Snackery: $2000

Available Tuesday thru Saturday. Last year, every spinner loved having a short break with a delicious snack table available and every day it was quickly devoured. This year we’d like to do the same thing but just a bit more! You’ll be listed as the sponsor of this on the website, in the program, on signage at PLY Away, and on the snack table, and of course listed on each all-sponsor sign and in magazine ads.

Spinning Wheel Check: $1500: Sponsored by HansenCrafts

Thursday–Saturday, 11–6:30. What’s a spinner to do with all his/her gear when she/he has a break between classes and wants to shop or grab a bite to eat? Last year, we debuted the spinning wheel check, and this year it’s coming with longer hours, more organization, and the same great convenience. You’ll be listed as the sponsor of this on the website, in the program, on signage at PLY Away, and on the wheel check station, and of course listed on each all-sponsor sign and in magazine ads.

Tuesday Night Gallery Opening/Spin in: $1500

A new first-night-of-PLYAway event and we’ve got high hopes. A gallery opening with a cash bar, opening remarks, and a spin-in. This should be a wonderful community event that welcomes everyone and adds to the connected, loving, inspiring nature of PLY Away.

Spinners’ Lobby Coffee and Tea: $1000

Available Tuesday through Saturday: 8am–10am when the Marketplace has yet to open, what’s a spinner to do? The answer is a Coffee and Tea Cart out in the spinning class lobby. Spinners get their coffee and tea fix and you’re to thank! You’ll be listed as the sponsor of this on the website, in the program, on signage at PLY Away, and on the beverage table, and of course listed on each all-sponsor sign and in magazine ads.

Thursday Night-Market at PLY Away/Spin in: $800

We’re opening the PLYAway Marketplace at night for the first time! You can help make that happen. We’ll open the doors at 5pm, and we’ve secured the large area right outside the marketplace doors for a spin-in party overlooking the waterfall.

Wednesday Night Spin-in: $800

A 7pm-11pm spin-in with door prizes and a community-building feel. This will take place in the big Liberty room and it always fills up!