The 15th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WHAT
The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host their 15th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Hampton Park on Sunday, March 2, 2025 The Teddy Bear Picnic is a fun-filled day of live music, hula-hoops, bubbles, crafts, face painting, games, and a parade. Families come together in Hampton Park to enjoy a picnic lunch, fun activities for all ages and the opportunity to spend a wonderful afternoon in the park Best of all, this family-friendly event is FREE to attend!
The quality of a city is directly related to the quality of its parks
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to inspire the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and together create stunning public spaces and a strong community. With expert staff and a passionate corps of volunteers we work to rejuvenate parks and bring people in the community together through fun and engaging programming
WHEN
Sunday, March 2, 2025 2:30-5:00 PM
WHERE
Hampton Park
30 Mary Murray Drive Charleston, SC
WHO
Thanks to our volunteers, we are able to accomplish so much and maintain stunning public spaces in our community. In 2009, a group of volunteers decided to offer a free event to bring children and families into the park and create lasting childhood memories, all while raising awareness about The Conservancy. At 2023's Teddy Bear Picnic, over 4,500 children and families came out for a day of fun in Hampton Park!
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorship dollars will directly support the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission and work in 24 local parks Partnering with The Conservancy for The Teddy Bear Picnic offers your business the opportunity to showcase your brand and align itself with this signature community event. Sponsorships are tailored to meet the needs and objectives of our corporate partners and benefits are commensurate with giving levels.
Presenting Sponsor - $20,000 (Exclusive)
Event Naming Rights
Ex. Teddy Bear Picnic Presented by "Your Company's Name"
Company logo included in preferred placement on event promotional materials and marketing at all events including but not limited to: event signage, volunteer t-shirts, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Company name listed on event signage and onsite printed material
Logo recognition on volunteer t-shirts (over 100 volunteers day of)
Special recognition on stage during the event
Opportunity to have a promotional card or giveaway item placed in bags that children are given
(NOTE: 500 items must be provided by February 28, 2025 to be included)
Opportunity for onsite 10x10 Activity Tent
Opportunity to offer a co-branded giveaway item to all children who attend
Teddy Bear Urgent Care Sponsor-
$7,500 (Exclusive)
The Teddy Bear Urgent Care Station is a special place for “injured” bears needing treatment or wellbear checkups
Logo recognition on the banner displayed at the Teddy Bear Urgent Care
Opportunity to have your staff volunteer at the Teddy Bear Urgent Care
Company logo included in preferred placement on event promotional materials and marketing at all events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Opportunity to have a promotional card or giveaway item placed in bags that children are given
Sponsorship Opportunities
Stage Sponsor- $5,000 (Exclusive)
Verbal recognition on stage at Teddy Bear Picnic
Logo recognition on onsite Stage Signage
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Photo Booth Sponsor- $5,000 (Exclusive)
Verbal recognition on stage at Teddy Bear Picnic
Logo recognition on photobooth signage
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Art Pavilion Sponsor- $2,500 (Exclusive)
Verbal recognition on stage at Teddy Bear Picnic
Logo recognition on art pavilion at the gazebo in Hampton Park
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and social media
Community Sponsor- $500
Company logo included in event promotional materials and marketing at both events including but not limited to: event signage, event website, email campaigns, and group social media
MARKETING & PROMOTION REACH
The Charleston Parks Conservancy engages in marketing and promotional campaigns year-round to ensure maximum exposure for our sponsors and corporate partners
Website Presence
8,500+ monthly website visitors.
Social Media Campaigns
The Conservancy utilizes a vibrant social media platform with 27,900+ followers to promote its programming, events, and corporate partnerships throughout the year. Follow us @charlestonparks.
The Conservancy has 12,380+ subscribers to its monthly e-newsletter, and this list continues to grow year after year. E-newsletters
Volunteers
A vibrant, 1,000+ strong, volunteer corps regularly maintain our parks and serve as “boots on the ground” advocates for our mission.
2024 Media Highlights (Click to View)
WCSC Channel 5: Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts 14th annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WCIV News 4: Charleston's annual Teddy Bear Picnic: Strengthening community ties with nature
2024 IMPACT
26 parks under Conservancy stewardship
48,000
new plants were installed in our public spaces this year
1,024
ounces of honey harvested from our honeybee hives.
1,108
flower bouquets grown, harvested, arranged and donated to organizations supporting women in Charleston
182
hours of free community events and educational programs hosted by the Conservancy
8,300
hours were donated to assist in watering, gardening, harvesting, and more nearly 1,000 volunteers
300+
different plant species maintained in the parks and community gardens
4,875
pounds of produce cultivated and harvested, then donated to six local organizations to improve food insecurity in our community.
60+
varieties of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs, including heritage and heirlooms, grown in the community gardens.
Sign Me Up!
I want to support the Charleston Parks Conservancy by sponsoring the 15th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic in Hampton Park on Sunday, March 2, 2025
Sponsorship Levels In-Kind Donation
☐ Presenting Sponsor ($20,000)
☐ Teddy Bear Urgent Care Sponsor ($7,500)
☐ Activity Tent Sponsor ($5,000)
☐ Stage Sponsor ($5,000)
☐ Photo Booth Sponsor ($5,000)
☐ Art Pavilion Sponsor ($2,500)
☐ Community Sponsor ($500)
Payment
Options
☐ My check is enclosed
Cash Value Amount of Donation: $
Type of Goods/Services donated:
☐ I will pay with a credit card online at charlestonparksconservancy.org/donate.
Sponsor Listing
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Charleston Parks Conservancy Attn: Emily Topham
P O Box 31187, Charleston, SC 29417 843 724 5003 (office)
email etopham@charlestonparksconservancy