Children in Lincoln County need safe, supportive care when they experience abuse or neglect. The Lincoln County Child Advocacy Center delivers trauma-informed services — including forensic interviews, medical exams, and therapy — at no cost to families.
Your sponsorship fuels this life-changing work while associating your brand with authentic community impact and meaningful connections.
Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors draws an engaged, affluent audience centered in Lake Norman and its surrounding counties, extending into the Greater Charlotte region, including:
- Discerning adults who value premium, experiential events
- Community leaders and business decision-makers
- Local and regional consumers with strong purchasing intent
- Socially active guests who share, post, and talk about the event
Your brand will be visible to attendees on-site, across digital channels, and through media partnerships that reach tens of thousands of readers throughout the Lake Norman area and the Greater Charlotte region.
House Bar Sponsor – The Horse Trailer Bar
Serve as the official House Bar Partner for our signature converted horse-trailer bar, pouring top-shelf spirits, featured bourbons, mixers, and soft drinks throughout the evening. Your name or logo will be prominently displayed on the trailer, featured on event-day digital signage, and listed on the official event website. Includes four tickets with Oak & Ember access and verbal acknowledgment from the emcee.
Showcase Tent Sponsor
Enjoy naming rights as the Showcase Tent Partner, positioning your brand at the lively hub of the evening — home to chef-attended stations, auctions, raffles, the occasional exotic car, and more. Your logo will be prominently displayed within the tent, on event-day digital signage, and across the official event website. Includes six tickets with access to Oak & Ember.
*Individual areas inside the tent — including lounges, dining spaces, or tasting stations — may be separately sponsored.
Oak & Ember Lounge Tent Sponsor
As the Oak & Ember Lounge Partner, your brand is associated with an elevated, refined enclave reserved for top patrons and partners. Your name or logo will appear on signage within the tent, on event-day digital displays, and on the official event website. Includes four tickets with access to Oak & Ember and verbal acknowledgment from the emcee.
Culinary Sponsors
As a Culinary Partner, you elevate the guest experience through thoughtfully curated chef-attended stations and premium self-serve culinary offerings throughout the grounds. Your name or logo will be featured at sponsored stations, included on event-day digital signage, and listed on the official event website. Includes two standard event tickets (no Oak & Ember access).
Beer & Wine Trailer Bar
Serve as the official Beer & Wine Trailer Bar Partner, providing a fully stocked mobile bar featuring curated selections throughout the evening. Your name or logo will be displayed on the trailer, featured on event-day digital signage, and listed on the official event website. Includes two standard event tickets (no Oak & Ember access).
Be Seen. Be Celebrated. Be Part of Something Bigger.
Unlock unmatched visibility, credibility, and year-round exposure.
Becoming a sponsor of Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors is far more than a one-night branding opportunity — it is a strategic investment in sustained visibility and meaningful community impact. The event has earned regional and national recognition for its success, its distinctive atmosphere, and its mission, consistently attracting influential business leaders and decision-makers from across the Carolinas.
As a sponsor, your brand becomes part of the story from day one. You will receive up to 9 months of consistent, high-value exposure through monthly Lake Norman Publications advertising, event-night visibility, and a post-event “thank you” feature — collectively reaching more than 88,000 readers across Iredell, Lincoln, Davidson, Catawba, and Mecklenburg Counties. These readers are directed to our website, where thousands of visitors engage with event content and discover the partners who make it possible. Together, this represents nearly 800,000 impressions for the event and meaningful visibility for our sponsors.
Beyond traditional advertising, the influence of Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors extends through personal connection and conversation. Attendees share their experiences, highlight participating businesses, and celebrate the brands that stand behind the cause. Sponsors frequently tell us that the relationships they build and the goodwill they earn are just as valuable as the marketing exposure itself.
If your goal is to reach an engaged audience, elevate your brand, and align with a mission that truly matters, Cigars, Bourbon & Benefactors is where your message will resonate — and where your support will be remembered.
