Mercadillo en el Rio Sponsors
A San Luis Valley Farmers Market - weekly on Wednesdays
July 17th through October 2nd, 2024
At the Mercadillo en el Rio, savor the richness of locally cultivated produce harvested with care and bursting with flavor. From farm to table, taste the difference that freshness makes!
At the Mercadillo en el Rio, local farmers, artists, and makers come together to sell their goods and help people in Southern Colorado get healthy, organic food.
At the Rio Grande Farm Park, a diverse group of experienced and new farmers united in their commitment to organic farming. Hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, and Southern Colorado, these farmers work in harmony with nature to produce food that is not only delicious but also environmentally friendly.
What started as a small farm stand with tables of fresh food has become a big community event. Every Wednesday in the summer, people can visit the park, listen to local music, drink local drinks, eat local food, and buy things from local makers. This helps the farmers and vendors make more money and meet more community members. It also allows our local economy and food system to grow stronger.
The Mercadillo is notable because it's a farmer's market right where the food is grown. People can see where their food comes from and meet the farmers who grow it.
At the Mercadillo en el Rio, we strive to make fresh, healthy food accessible to all. That's why we're proud to accept SNAP and offer Double Up Food Bucks at our market. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the bounty of our local farmers.
Thank you for considering a sponsorship opportunity with the Mercadillo en el Rio
Your support plays a crucial role in helping us create a vibrant and thriving community gathering place that connects local farmers, artisans, and San Luis Valley residents. We have designed three sponsorship tiers to provide various benefits that align with your desired level of investment and commitment to our market.
Sponsorship Tiers
Your donation of over $100 is eligible for a 25% tax credit. That means, when you donate to support the Mercadillo, you get money back come tax time!
Semilla -Bronze-Level Sponsorship
$100
• Recognition as a Semilla Level Sponsor in our market communications and website.
• A personalized thank you letter from the Farmers Market Manager.
• Social media shoutout acknowledging your contribution.
• Logo placement on our website's sponsor page with a link to your business website.
• Acknowledgment in our market newsletter distributed to vendors, customers, and community members.
• Exclusive invitation to our seasonal kickoff event to meet and connect with local farmers and vendors.
Cosecha -Silver- Level Sponsorship
$500
• All benefits of the Semilla Level Sponsorship.
• Market Dollars: Receive $50 worth of market tokens to spend at any vendor booth throughout the season.
• Prominent logo placement on our market banners, signage, and promotional materials. - deadline June 10th.
• Recognition in our newspaper and radio advertisements promoting the market.
• Opportunity to display promotional materials at our market information booth.
• Two free vendor spaces at a Wednesday market during the season to showcase your business or distribute promotional materials.
Milpa -Gold- Level Sponsorship
$1,000+
• All benefits of the Semilla and Cosecha Level Sponsorship.
• Market Dollars: Receive $100 worth of market tokens to spend at any vendor booth throughout the season.
• Exclusive recognition as a Milpa Level Sponsor in all marketing materials, including press releases and media interviews.
• Premium logo placement on our market banners, signage, and promotional materials.
• Special acknowledgment during live performances and entertainment at the market.
• Featured spotlight article about your business in our newsletter and social media platforms.
• A dedicated vendor space at our large Mercadillo en el Rio event (Saturday) to showcase your business or products. *this event will be a mid-season special event. Last year we hosted Los Mocochetes from Denver to close our season.
We are immensely grateful for your generous support of our sponsors of Mercadillo en el Rio! Thanks to your sponsorship, we were able to spread the word far and wide, ensuring that more than 100 families had access to fresh, nutritious produce through our SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks program. Together, we sold over 1,000 pounds of vegetables—a testament to the power of community coming together to put healthy food on the plates of those who need it most.
Your contribution has gone beyond its intention—it helped create a space for neighbors to connect, engage, and support local farmers, children’s activities, and vendors. Thank you for being such a vital part of our mission to nourish, uplift, and strengthen our community. We couldn’t have done it without you!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Fernando Herrera
And the Mercadillo en el Rio Team
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