Become a Sponsor

The North Carolina 4th of July Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting patriotism through the celebration of our Nation’s Independence. Southport, recognized as the home of THE North Carolina 4th of July Festival, has a long and proud tradition of celebrating Independence Day, with the first recorded mention in a newspaper dating back to 1795. This historic event has grown into a much-anticipated annual tradition enjoyed by thousands.


Download our Sponsorship Packet Sign up to Sponsor Thank you to our Current Sponsors!

Help us keep the tradition alive.

Every year, the festival relies on the generous support of sponsors. Contributions from corporations, individuals, and organizations, along with our wonderful vendors, make this multi-day event possible. Thanks to this generosity, festival events are free for the public to enjoy. The NC 4th of July Festival Board is deeply grateful to past sponsors and supporters and looks forward to your continued partnership.

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Featured benefits

  • Sponsor & specific event pages
  • Exhibitor space for the entirety of the festival
  • Exhibitor booth in Arts & Crafts Area (10×10)
  • Message broadcast on Facebook Live
  • Parade float rental
  • Free parade entry
  • 20 Hospitality House passes
  • 6 VIP packages
  • Company logo in The State Port Pilot and Southport Magazine “Thank You” ad
  • Dedicated sponsor post
  • Company logo/name on sponsor board
  • Company logo/name in festival display advertising
  • Company logo with link on festival website
  • Company name on festival website calendar
  • Feather banner with logo at live entertainment venues
  • Event-specific press releases
  • Dedicated sponsor post on Festival Facebook page

Featured benefits

  • Sponsor & specific event pages
  • Choice of a named event to sponsor
  • Exhibitor booth in Arts & Crafts Area (10×10)
  • Message broadcast on Facebook Live
  • Parade float rental
  • Free parade entry
  • 10 Hospitality House passes
  • 4 VIP packages
  • Dedicated sponsor recognition
  • Company name/logo recognition in festival materials
  • Company logo/name on sponsor board
  • Company logo with link on festival website
  • Company name on festival website calendar
  • Event-specific press releases

Featured benefits

  • Sponsor & specific event pages
  • Exhibitor booth in Arts & Crafts Area (10×10)
  • Message broadcast on Facebook Live
  • Free parade entry
  • 8 Hospitality House passes
  • 2 VIP packages
  • Dedicated sponsor recognition
  • Company name on sponsor board
  • Company name in festival display ad
  • Company name on festival website calendar
  • Company logo with link on festival website

Featured benefits

  • Sponsor page recognition
  • 4 Hospitality House passes
  • Dedicated sponsor post
  • Company name in “Thank You” advertising
  • Company name on sponsor board
  • Company name in festival display advertising
  • Company logo on sponsor page

Featured benefits

  • 2 Hospitality House passes
  • 1 festival display ad
  • Dedicated sponsor recognition
  • Company name in “Thank You” advertising
  • Company name in festival display advertising

Featured benefits

  • 2 Hospitality House passes
  • Dedicated sponsor recognition
  • Company name in applicable festival recognition materials