Become a Corporate Partner
Becoming a corporate partner of the Carmel Bach Festival is an investment in artistic excellence and community engagement. Partnering with the Festival offers meaningful visibility and connection with our dedicated audience, while helping to sustain one of California’s most treasured cultural traditions.
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
Please reach out to our team!
Suzanne Mudge
Director of Development & Community Engagement
(831) 624-1521 ext. 120 | sue@bachfestival.org
Sponsorship Levels
Friends of the Festival ($2,500)
Marketing & Visibility
Quarter-Page Color Ad in Program Book
Showcase your brand to a sophisticated and engaged audience with a vibrant quarter-page color advertisement in our festival’s program book. This high-quality publication is distributed to thousands of attendees and serves as a keepsake for music lovers, ensuring your business remains top of mind.
Online Visibility with Website Logo and Link
Boost your online presence by having your company’s logo and website link prominently displayed on the Carmel Bach Festival website.
Invitations & Access
Premium Concert Experience
Enjoy two complimentary Section 1 tickets to any Festival concert of your choice (excluding Best of the Fest). Tickets are subject to availability, so early reservations are encouraged.
Invitations to VIP Events
Mingle with our top donors, patrons, and performers at exclusive Carmel Bach Festival VIP events. These gatherings offer unparalleled networking opportunities and the chance to connect with the individuals who make the Festival extraordinary.
Chamber Concert Sponsor ($5,000)
Marketing & Visibility
Half-Page Color Ad in Program Book
Have your ad stand out with a half-page color advertisement in our program book. This premium placement offers greater visibility and impact than the quarter page ad, ensuring your message leaves a lasting impression throughout the Festival.
Sponsorship of One Chamber Concert
Sponsoring one chamber concert of your choice (pending availability). Your sponsorship directly supports the artistry and excellence of the Festival and aligns your brand with a world-class event.
Special Recognition on Sponsored Performance Page
Your support will be acknowledged with recognition on the program page for the performances you sponsor.
Prominent Signage at Sponsored Performances
Receive additional visibility with signage displayed at the performances you sponsor.
Invitations & Access
Premium Concert Experience
Enjoy four complimentary Section 1 tickets to any Festival concert of your choice (excluding Best of the Fest). Tickets are subject to availability, so early reservations are encouraged.
20% Corporate Discount Pricing for Your Network
Extend the magic of the Carmel Bach Festival to your clients, coworkers, and friends with special discounted ticket pricing. Share the joy of music and build stronger connections with those who matter most to your business.
Main Concert Sponsor ($10,000)
Marketing & Visibility
Sponsorship of One Main Concert
Take center stage by sponsoring one main concert of your choice (pending availability).
Projected Screen and Verbal Recognition
Receive premium recognition before your sponsored concert with your logo projected on screen and a personal acknowledgment by the President of the Board of Directors or Executive Director.
Special Recognition on Sponsored Performance Page
Your support will be acknowledged with recognition on the program page for the performances you sponsor.
Prominent Signage at Sponsored Performance
Receive additional visibility with signage displayed at the performances you sponsor.
Full-Page Color Advertisement
Maximize your brand’s visibility with a full-page color advertisement placed in a prime location in our program book.
Online Visibility with Website Logo and Link
Boost your online presence by having your company’s logo and website link prominently displayed on the Carmel Bach Festival website.
Sponsor Listing and Logo on Festival E-Blasts
Strengthen your online presence by featuring your logo with a hyperlink to your website in all Festival-related e-blasts, connecting you with thousands of engaged recipients
Invitations & Access
Premium Concert Experience
Enjoy six complimentary Section 1 tickets to any Festival concert of your choice (excluding Best of the Fest). Tickets are subject to availability, so early reservations are encouraged.
Invitations to VIP Events
Mingle with our top donors, patrons, and performers at exclusive Carmel Bach Festival VIP events. These gatherings offer unparalleled networking opportunities and the chance to connect with the individuals who make the Festival extraordinary.
20% Corporate Discount Pricing for Your Network
Extend the magic of the Carmel Bach Festival to your clients, coworkers, and friends with special discounted ticket pricing. Share the joy of music and build stronger connections with those who matter most to your business.
Season Sponsor ($25,000)
Marketing & Visibility
Festival Sponsor
Be recognized as one of the Festival’s premier supporters. Your company will be prominently listed as one of the primary sponsors on all print and digital marketing materials, ensuring maximum visibility and alignment with the Carmel Bach Festival’s prestigious reputation.
Projected Screen and Verbal Recognition
Receive premium recognition before main concerts at Sunset Center with your logo projected on screen and a personal acknowledgment by the President of the Board of Directors or Executive Director.
Prominent Signage at All Concerts
Receive additional visibility with signage displayed at the all concerts throughout the festival.
Sponsorship of One Main Concert
Take center stage by sponsoring one main concert of your choice (pending availability). Your sponsorship directly supports the artistry and excellence of the Festival.
Special Recognition on Sponsored Performance Page
Your support will be acknowledged with recognition on the program page for the performances you sponsor.
Full-Page Color Advertisement
Maximize your brand’s visibility with a full-page color advertisement placed in a prime location in our program book, ensuring your business stands out to our audience.
Social Media Feature
Your sponsorship will be highlighted with a dedicated social media post, showcasing your commitment to supporting the Festival.
Online Visibility with Website Logo and Link
Boost your online presence by having your company’s logo and website link prominently displayed on the Carmel Bach Festival website. Connect with our audience, who share a love for art, culture, and fine experiences, and strengthen your brand recognition.
Sponsor Listing and Logo on Festival E-Blasts
Strengthen your online presence by featuring your logo with a hyperlink to your website in all Festival-related e-blasts, connecting you with thousands of engaged recipients.
Invitations & Access
Everything included in Main Concert Sponsor’s “Invitation & Access” Plus:
Premium Concert Experience
Enjoy ten complimentary Section 1 tickets to any Festival concert of your choice (excluding Best of the Fest). Tickets are subject to availability, so early reservations are encouraged.
Thank You to our 2025 In Kind Sponsors
A.W. Shucks
Artisana Gallery
Alvarado Street Brewery
Allegro Pizza
Bookmark Music
Black Bear Diner
Brunos Market
Carmel Belle
Chesebro
Earthbound Farm
Folktale Winery
Grasings
I-Brand Winery
J Lohr Winery
J.M. Smucker Company
Les Dames d’Escoffier
Little Swiss Café
Lula’s Chocolates
McIntyre Vineyards
Morgan Winery
Odonata Winery
Patisserie Boissier
Peet’s Coffee
Printworks Solutions
Rise + Roam
Scheid Wines
Silvestri
Stationaery
Subway
Sur in the Barnyard & Pangaea on
Ocean Ave.
Trader Joe’s PG
Woody’s at Del Mesa
Thank You to our 2025 Foundation Sponsors
Generous grants from foundations of all sizes serve as an important source of support for the Carmel Bach Festival. Many foundations support the Festival’s community engagement programs. Other foundations offer general operating support.
Rick and Tonya Antle Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Arlington Community Foundation
Arts Council for Monterey Council
Barnet Segal Charitable Trust
The Beech Street Foundation
The Berkshire Foundation
Mads and Susan Bjerre Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
The Buffett Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Central Valley Community Foundation
Frances Elgan and Werner Kunkel Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Give Back Brands Foundation
The Harden Foundation
Hawkins Family Foundation
The Peter and Jackie Henning Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Kayla M. Kennedy/Margaret K. Gingrich Family Foundation
James and Susan Lansbury Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
The Todd Lueders Fund for the Arts of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Frank and Judith Marshall Foundation
Monterey County Gives! Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
The Pebble Beach Company Foundation
Burtness Prak Family Fund Sacramento Regional Foundation
The Prairie Foundation
John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
Allen Quenneville Fund of Horizons Foundation
Karim and Roberta Salma Family Fund
Warren and Katherine Schlinger Foundation
Sigal Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation
Smith Family Alliance Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Willard E. Smucker Foundation
Samuel Urcis and Marion Zola Foundation
Alexander Victor Foundation
Thank You to our 2025 Individual Sponsors
The Berkshire Foundation
The Buffett Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Katharine Comstock
William & Nancy Doolittle
Susan DuCoeur
Pat & Ron Eastman
Roberta Bialek Elliott
Jack & Camie Eugster
Hersch Loomis
Valera Lyles
Richard & Mary Pat McCormick
Carlotta Mellon
Sharon & Stanley Meresman
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Richard K. Smucker
Tim & Jenny Smucker
Larry & Ashley Sonsini
Gerald & Dot Williams
Cyril & Jeanne Yansouni
Corporate Sponsorship Information
Become a Corporate Partner
Becoming a corporate partner of the Carmel Bach Festival is an investment in artistic excellence and community engagement. Partnering with the Festival offers meaningful visibility and connection with our dedicated audience, while helping to sustain one of California’s most treasured cultural traditions.
Thank You 2025 Season Sponsor
Thank You 2025 Corporate Sponsors
Partner with the Carmel Bach Festival as a corporate partner or by advertising in our program book to connect with a loyal, engaged audience while supporting world-class music. Our festival attracts passionate patrons who appreciate excellence—just like your business.
Sponsorship and advertising opportunities offer valuable brand exposure, exclusive VIP experiences, and the chance to align with one of Carmel’s most cherished cultural traditions. Whether you’re looking to enhance your visibility or demonstrate your commitment to the arts, we have a partnership opportunity tailored for you.







