Sponsorship Opportunities 2026

Partner With
India Festival Tampa Bay

Sponsor the India Festival Tampa Bay 2026 — Florida's largest Indian cultural celebration, attracting 10,000+ families, professionals, and community leaders from across the United States on October 31 at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

October 31, 2026
Premier Partners

Proud Supporters

We are grateful for the extraordinary support of our premier community partners

Hillsborough County
Dhruv Management
AdventHealth Carrollwood
Wealth Hospitality
Central Bank
Choice Hotels
Khasiyat Indian Restaurant, Orlando
7 Stars Wholesale
Tampa Bay Times
Valley Bank
Visit Tampa Bay
Sonesta International Hotels
DFCU Financial
Akshaya Patra
Shilen & Parita Patel Family Foundation
Sheriff's Indian Advisory Council
AAHOA
The Valdes Group
House of Spices
TECO Tampa Electric
TD Bank
Tejal Dhruve CPA LLC
Red Roof
ATICA
Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling LLC
Suncoast Credit Union
Florida State Fairgrounds
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Dish
Runi Management
BMIG Group Of Hotel
Humana
Florida Trust Wealth Management
BNY Wealth
Choose Your Tier

Sponsorship Packages

Select the package that aligns with your brand's vision and impact goals

★ PREMIUM

Title Event Sponsor

$25,000

  • Name or logo on the trophy
  • Company name/logo on event tickets
  • Company name/logo on all media releases
  • One banner (12'x4') near the stage
  • Recognition on stage during prime time
  • 20 second video clip and rolling digital ad
  • Company logo and link on the India Festival website
  • One extra-large booth
  • 25 complimentary tickets plus VIP seating
  • 6 complimentary parking passes
  • Two banners (3'x6') in auditorium
  • Full page color ad on either inside front or inside cover of the souvenir book
  • Name/Logo on step and repeat banner(s) at all India Festival events during the year

Platinum Sponsor

$15,000

  • 1 banner (12'x4') near the stage
  • Company name/logo on all media releases
  • Recognition on stage during prime time
  • 20 second video clip and rolling digital ad
  • Company logo and link on the India Festival website
  • 1 extra-large booth
  • 20 complimentary tickets plus VIP seating
  • 4 complimentary parking passes
  • 2 banners (3'x6') in auditorium
  • Full page color ad in the souvenir book
  • Name/Logo on step and repeat banner(s) at all India Festival events during the year

Diamond Sponsor

$10,000

  • 1 banner (12'x4') near the stage
  • Recognition on stage during prime time
  • 15 second video clip and rolling digital ad
  • Company logo and link on the India Festival website
  • 1 extra-large booth
  • 15 complimentary tickets and preferred seating
  • 3 complimentary parking passes
  • 2 banners (3'x6') in auditorium
  • Full page color ad in the souvenir book
  • Name/Logo on step and repeat banner(s) at all India Festival events during the year

Gold Sponsor

$7,500

  • Recognition on stage during prime time
  • Rolling digital ad
  • Company logo and link on the India Festival website
  • 1 complimentary booth
  • 8 complimentary tickets and preferred seating
  • 2 complimentary parking passes
  • 2 banners (3'x6') in auditorium
  • Full page color ad in the souvenir book
  • Name/Logo on step and repeat banner(s) at all India Festival events during the year

Silver Sponsor

$5,000

  • Recognition on stage during prime time
  • Rolling digital ad
  • Company logo and link on the India Festival website
  • 1 complimentary booth
  • 5 complimentary tickets and preferred seating
  • 1 complimentary parking pass
  • 1 banner (3'x6') in auditorium
  • Full page color ad in the souvenir book
  • Name/Logo on step and repeat banner(s) at all India Festival events during the year

Bronze Sponsor

$3,000

  • Recognition on stage during prime time
  • Rolling digital ad
  • Company logo and link on the India Festival website
  • 1 complimentary booth
  • 3 complimentary tickets and preferred seating
  • 1 complimentary parking pass
  • 1 banner (3'x6') in auditorium
  • 1/2 page color ad in the souvenir book
  • Name/Logo on step and repeat banner(s) at all India Festival events during the year

Looking for a custom package? Contact our sponsorship team

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Annual Attendees
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Exhibitor Booths
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Years Running
Why This Matters

Why Sponsor India Festival?

The India Festival is a one-of-a-kind event presented annually by the Indian community in the Tampa Bay area. It attracts the largest gathering of the Indian community in a single event in Tampa Bay — drawing visitors from all over the United States.

As our sponsor, you will have the opportunity to highly publicize your company or organization to an audience of 10,000+ families, students, faculty, professional leaders, community members, and visiting friends from across the globe.

The India Festival advertises through television, local radio, our website, e-mails, flyers, banners, posters, the annual souvenir book, and at the event itself. We also create a DVD of our event in which our valued sponsors are featured — distributed throughout North America.

Event Highlights

Non-Stop Entertainment all day
Dance Competition with cash prizes
More than 200 exhibitor booths
Fashion Show featuring Indian couture
Visited by more than 10,000 families
Authentic Indian Food Court
Celebrity performances & stage shows
Cultural exhibits & art galleries
Community & nonprofit showcases
Live streaming & digital broadcast

Business Opportunities

Massive Product Exposure
Showcase your products and services to more than 10,000 people in a single day
Premier Networking
Connect with business owners, community leaders, and professionals from across Tampa Bay
Sell On-Site
Sell your exclusive products and services directly to a highly engaged, purchase-ready audience
Multi-Channel Advertising
Your brand on TV, radio, social media, email, flyers, banners, posters & annual souvenir book
DVD & Digital Feature
Your brand featured in the official event DVD distributed throughout North America
Diverse Audience Reach
Excellent exposure to a culturally diverse audience including non-Indian fans of Indian culture
Who Attends

Audience Profile

A diverse, engaged, and purchase-ready audience — spanning all generations and backgrounds

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Families
Multi-gen families making spending decisions together
💼
Professionals
High-income working adults in tech, healthcare & finance
🏘️
Community Leaders
Temple trustees, association heads, local influencers
🎓
Students & Youth
Connected to Indian culture and modern trends
🤝
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs actively networking & looking for partners
🌍
Multicultural Visitors
Non-Indian fans of Indian food, arts & culture

Message from Chairperson of the 37th India Festival

On behalf of the Board of the Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay, I sincerely thank you for considering sponsorship of our upcoming India Festival. Your support helps us celebrate our cultural heritage, bring the community together, and make this event a success.

We value partnerships with organizations like yours that believe in community engagement and cultural connection. Sponsoring the India Festival is a meaningful way to support a respected community event while increasing your organization's visibility among a diverse audience.

Our Sponsorship Committee will be in touch in the coming weeks to discuss available opportunities and answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us at the email address provided below.

Thank you again for your consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to build a strong partnership and to a successful India Festival ahead.

Warm regards,

Ravi Patel

Chairman

Sponsor India Festival

Tampa Bay's India Festival, proudly presented by the Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay, is a premier annual event and one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the region. The festival attracts attendees from across the country and stands out for its mission-driven impact, with proceeds reinvested into the community to support youth education, cultural enrichment, and outreach initiatives.

The festival brings together nearly 1,000 participants, from young children to seniors, in a vibrant celebration of arts, dance, and culture. It is a multigenerational event that reflects the diversity, energy, and community spirit of Tampa Bay.

For sponsors, the festival offers a valuable platform to build brand visibility and connect with a broad audience of more than 10,000 attendees, including families, professionals, business owners, and community leaders. Sponsors benefit from extensive promotional exposure through television and radio advertising, social media, email campaigns, printed materials, signage, and digital marketing channels.

Past sponsors have received strong visibility and positive community engagement through their association with the festival. We welcome the opportunity to partner with your organization and create meaningful impact while supporting one of Tampa Bay's signature cultural events.

Warm regards,

Jayesh Patel

jdptampa@gmail.com813-784-7710

Ready to Connect?

Reach out directly to discuss your sponsorship options

2026 Sponsorship Package

Download the full sponsorship brochure with all package details, benefits, and the official sponsorship form.

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Payment Options

How to Submit Your Payment

We accept several convenient payment methods. Choose the one that works best for you — your sponsorship or advertisement is confirmed once payment is received.

By Zelle

Send your payment to indiafesttampabay@gmail.com

By Check (Mail)

Please make your check payable to India Festival 2026

India Festival 2026
7362 Sawgrass Point Dr.
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

By Wire Transfer or ACH

Please contact any member of our committee for banking instructions.

By Credit Card

Please visit our website and use the Sponsor or Advertisement payment link.

Please reference your organization name with every payment so we can apply it to your application.

Become a Sponsor Today

Join leading brands in supporting the most anticipated cultural celebration in Tampa Bay — and put your company in front of 10,000+ engaged attendees.

Questions? Email us at sponsorship@indiafesttampa.com