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Sponsor Levels and Benefits


Join us for Once Upon a Time at Fairyland, our annual gala fundraiser, on May 22, 2024 and let this stunning event serve as a backdrop as you Unlock Your Story—building relationships with new and long-time friends alike, and laying the foundation for untold tales waiting to be written within the Fairy Gates.

Sponsorship makes magic possible--for Fairyland, for Oakland and Bay Area families, and for sponsors! You'll receive a number of benefits at each level and have the opportunity to connect with the unique Fairyland community through gala sponsorship. Look through the list below for the level that is right for you, then complete your sponsorship by clicking "Join Us!" in the menu above.

Questions? Contact Leslie Fay Marks, Senior Director of Philanthropy, at leslie.marks@fairyland.org or (510) 452-2259.

Looking for even more information? Explore the full 2024 Sponsorship Presentation!

Diamond Sponsor $10,000
VIP Event Experience:
  • Ten (10) guest tickets with VIP dinner seating
  • Ten (10) invitations to the VIP Reception
    • Reception begins at 5:30pm, 30 minutes before additional guests arrive.
  • Early Event Access
    • VIP Access begins at 5:30pm, providing shorter lines at valet, check in, and across all gala experiences.
  • Premium beverage service
    • Diamond Sponsor tables have a dedicated server.
  • One (1) ticket for the Drop in the Hat Raffle for each seated guest

Recognition and Visibility:

  • Industry exclusivity at the Diamond Sponsorship level
  • Special recognition from stage
  • Logo or listing in print* and electronic Gala communications including the invitation, dedicated emails, the Gala event website, and media releases
  • Logo or listing in the Gala program*, at your dinner table, and on other on-site opportunities
  • Dedicated post-event sponsor appreciation post on Children’s Fairyland social media
  • Twenty (20) general family admission passes to Children’s Fairyland and ten (10) Golden Tickets, which can be used for general family admission or admission to any Grown-Ups (21+) event, both redeemable throughout the year

Ruby Sponsor $5,000

  • Ten (10) guest tickets
  • Logo or listing on screens during the event
  • Logo or listing in print* and electronic Gala communications including the invitation, dedicated emails, the Gala event website, and media releases
  • Logo or listing in the Gala program*, at your dinner table, and on other on-site opportunities
  • Listing with tag in a post-event sponsor appreciation post on Children’s Fairyland social media
  • Twelve (12) general family admission passes to Children’s Fairyland and eight (8) Golden Tickets, which can be used for general family admission or admission to any Grown-Ups (21+) event, both redeemable throughout the year

Sapphire Sponsor $2,500

  • Four (4) guest tickets
  • Logo or listing in print* and electronic Gala communications including the invitation and the Gala event website
  • Logo or listing in the Gala program* and on other on-site opportunities
  • Listing with tag in a post-event sponsor appreciation post on Children’s Fairyland social media
  • Six (6) general family admission passes to Children’s Fairyland and four (4) Golden Tickets, which can be used for general family admission or admission to any Grown-Ups (21+) event, both redeemable throughout the year

Crystal Sponsor $1,000

  • Two (2) guest tickets
  • Listing in print* and electronic Gala announcements, and on the Fairyland website.
  • Listing in Gala program*
  • Two (2) general family admission passes to Children’s Fairyland and two (2) Golden Tickets, which can be used for general family admission or admission to any Grown-Ups (21+) event, both redeemable throughout the year

*Commitment deadlines for sponsor benefits:
Invitation: Friday, February 23, 2024
Digital Placement (All): Friday, March 15, 2024
Event Program: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
On-Site Event Signage: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Thank you to our sponsors!