Chow Down 2025 Participant Sign-Up

Name of Your Business*

Point of Contact Name*

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Point of Contact Email*

example@example.com

Point of Contact Phone Number*

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Point of Contact Position*

Business OwnerBusiness ManagerMarketing StaffOther

Business Address*

Street Address

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This year, we’ve simplified how restaurants can get involved in Chow Down for BARCS. Whether you’re joining us as a dining location, an event sponsor—or both—your support helps save lives and brings your brand in front of thousands of animal-loving Marylanders.

Restaurant Participation and Sponsorship Opportunities:

ALL Participating Restaurants: 10% or Greater of Sales

Restaurants at this level commit to donating 10–20% of tabs from guests who mention the event or show the flyer. (Higher donation percentages can unlock additional marketing opportunities.)

Benefits:

Linked logo on the event website
Listed on event emails and Facebook event
Customizable PDF for printable posters and flyers is provided

Participation Sign Up deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025

Restaurant Marketing Boost: $200

Designed exclusively for restaurants, this level combines fundraising participation with added promotional benefits. Your restaurant will be featured as both a dine-in location and an event sponsor. (Note: Restaurants selecting this level must also participate by donating 10% of sales to qualify.)

Extra Benefits:

Custom posters and table flyers provided by BARCS for in-store display
Name listed in press release
Tagged in Instagram posts about the event

Signup deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025

Additional Marketing Benefit Sponsorships

These sponsorship levels are open to restaurants and non-restaurant businesses that want to support Chow Down for BARCS through direct sponsorship.

Sponsorship payment deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025 to guarantee inclusion in printed and digital materials.

Presenting Sponsor: $1,000

This top-level opportunity offers maximum exposure and aligns your brand with a beloved, community-driven event.

Benefits:

Event name: “Chow Down for BARCS, Presented by [Your Business]”
Name included in every event email and social media post
Verbal recognition in media appearances
Logo on event posters and flyers

Corporate Sponsor - $500

This mid-level sponsorship is ideal for companies who want to help fund the event and be part of our promotional campaign.

Benefits:

Logo on event posters and flyers
Name listed in press release and social media event posts
Linked logo on the event website

Are you a Restaurant or Corporate Sponsor?*

RestaurantCorporate Sponsor

Are you also interested in Sponsorship (see description for details):*

YesNo

Please choose your participation level below:*

10% or Greater of Sales OnlyRestaurant Marketing Boost: $200 (+ min. 10% dining giveback)

Please Choose Your Sponsorship Interest:*

Presenting Sponsor: $1,000Corporate Sponsor: $500

Thank you for your additional interest in making this year's Chow Down a success!

You can make your Marketing Boost payment by following THIS link. Please note that indicating interest on this form does not automatically guarantee your added marketing benefits. Benefits cannot be claimed until payment is complete.

What day(s) do you plan to participate? Minimum one day.*

Hours of Operation/Participation (if different) for your chosen day(s)*

Do you have a dog-friendly dining area?*

YesNoN/A

Business Logo (Hi-Res, or Best Quality Possible, Please!)*

Additional Comments/Information*

Thank you for your interest in supporting this year's Chow Down - we're excited to partner with you!

Kate Pika, Major Gifts Officer, will be in touch via email to confirm and finalize your sponsorship.