Sponsors and Vendors

We are excited to offer sponsorship opportunities for the Outdoor Recreationist Expo, a premier event that brings together outdoor enthusiasts from all backgrounds to foster community, education, and appreciation for nature and recreation. Your support will directly contribute to conservation awareness and outdoor activity engagement.

General Assembly Tent Sponsor

  • Cost: $2,000
  • Benefits: Prominent recognition as the main tent sponsor with signage and announcements throughout the event.

Break-Out Session Tent Sponsor
(6 spots)

  • Cost: $500 each
  • Benefits: Recognition at the sponsored break-out tent, logo placement, and promotional acknowledgment.

Stage Sponsor

  • Cost: $600
  • Benefits: Recognition on all stage signage and during performances or speaker sessions.

Vendor Booth

  • Cost: $200
  • Benefits: Opportunity to engage directly with attendees and showcase products/services to a diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts.

Additional Sponsorship Packages:

IRON Package (Highest Tier)

  • Cost: $1,000+
  • Benefits: Prime signage placement, prominent logo on event T-shirts, large logo on printed promotional materials, and digital marketing recognition.

LEAD Package (Mid-Tier)

  • Cost: $500
  • Benefits: Logo placement on event T-shirts and select printed materials.

COPPER Package (Entry Tier)

  • Cost: $250
  • Benefits: Logo placement on printed materials (flyers, brochures).

Please contact Ronnie Cowan (rcowan2@utk.edu or 865-974-0636) or Ryan Sharp (rsharp19@utk.edu or 716-289-6107) for more information.