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Sponsor the Que

View our 2024 Sponsors

Grow Your Reach

Are you looking to reach the Derby community and beyond? Look no further.

Pay it Forward

Proceeds from The Q go to McConnell Airforce Base Military and Family Readiness Center.

Increase Brand Exposure

Support the largest community event in Derby (and we’ll make sure everyone knows it).

Sponsorship opportunities

Interested in one of the sponsorships, volunteer or in-kind donation opportunities below? Fill out the inquiry form at the bottom of this page and we will be in touch.

Booth space is only available to sponsorships of $700 and above.

Presenting Sponsorship

$7,000 Presenting Sponsor. The Presenting Sponsor will receive local and regional exposure as the headline name for Derby’s largest community event. Your business name will appear anytime the event is mentioned or printed as, “The Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ and Music Festival, presented by _______.”

Other benefits include:

  • A short, professional video about the sponsor and sponsorship
  • Up to three BBQ Quick Tip videos “sponsored by______.”
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of up to 5 banners at event.
  • 15 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Mainstage Sponsorship

$3,500 Mainstage Sponsor. The Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ and Music Festival will feature live music on June 9 and 10. You have the opportunity to brand the High Park amphitheater and stage with your company’s name and logo. The name of your business will be included each time this event is mentioned. Your sponsorship will help offset the cost of the bands. 

All $3,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Event and sponsor advertising in the Derby and Wichita Metro area
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of up to 4 banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Military Night at Rock River Rapids Sponsorship

$3,500 Military Night at Rock River Rapids Sponsor. Show your appreciation for McConnell AFB by sponsoring a free evening at Rock River Rapids for active duty/reserve members, retirees and their families. The name of your business will be mentioned each time these events are mentioned. Your sponsorship will help offset the costs of facility rental and food/drink at Rock River Rapids. 

All $3,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Event and sponsor advertising in the Derby and Wichita Metro area
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of up to 4 banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Military Night at Rock River Rapids Sponsorship

$3,500 Military Night at Rock River Rapids Sponsor. Show your appreciation for McConnell AFB by sponsoring a free evening at Rock River Rapids for active duty/reserve members, retirees and their families. The name of your business will be mentioned each time these events are mentioned. Your sponsorship will help offset the costs of facility rental and food/drink at Rock River Rapids. 

All $3,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Event and sponsor advertising in the Derby and Wichita Metro area
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of up to 4 banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

People’s Choice Sponsorship

$3,500 People’s Choice Sponsor. Peoples Choice allows BBQ attendees to sample and vote for their favorite competition BBQ. Cash prizes are paid to the top five finishers. The name of your business will appear every time this event is mentioned.

All $3,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Event and sponsor advertising in the Derby and Wichita Metro area
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of up to 4 banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Kids Corner Sponsorship

$3,500 Kids Corner Sponsor. The Kids Corner includes inflatables, face painters, princesses and more. Your sponsorship will help underwrite the costs of the entertainment. The name of your business will appear every time this event is mentioned.

All $3,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Event and sponsor advertising in the Derby and Wichita Metro area
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of up to 4 banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

KCBS BBQ Cook-Off Sponsorship

$2,500 KCBS BBQ Cook-Off Sponsor. The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off is a sanctioned contest with teams from Kansas and surrounding states. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion receive cash prizes and banners. Cash and ribbons are given out down to 10th place in four categories. The name of your business will appear every time this contest is mentioned. 

All $2,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of two banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Sponsorship

$2,500 Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Sponsor. This KCBS competition allows your neighborhood grill lover to compete at the BBQ festival, as both chicken and pork ribs will be judged by KCBS judges. The name of your business will appear every time Backyard BBQ Cook-Off is mentioned. 

All $2,500 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of two banners at event.
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 20′ x 20′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Food Truck Row Sponsorship

$1,500 Food Truck Row Sponsor: Each year food trucks line the Mainstage area with a variety of offereings for hungry attendees to enjoy. This area is one of the most frequented areas of the park during the BBQ weekend

This $1,500 sponsorship includes :

  • The name of your business appears any time Food Truck Row is mentioned
  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed)
  • Placement of two “Food Truck Row presented by…” yard signs at event
  • 5 Free Tasting Kits for People’s Choice
  • 10′ x 10′ booth space
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Golf Cart Sponsorship

$900 Golf Cart Shuttle Sponsor: Golf carts are used to transport attendees to and from the parking lots and event grounds. The name of your business will be on flags attached to each cart. You may also have provide materials, coupons or giveaways that the cart driver can hand out.

This $900 sponsorship includes :

  • The name of your business will appear each time the golf cart service is mentioned
  • Company logo and website link will be on Derbybbq.com
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed)
  • Placement of one banner on event grounds 
  • A 10’ x 10’ booth space in the vendor area near the amphitheater
  • Opportunity to provide giveaways at concerts.

Team Breakfast Sponsorship

$700 Team Breakfast Sponsor: Breakfast is served! This sponsorship provides a delicious breakfast for all BBQ teams to enjoy on Saturday morning. the name of your business will appear every time the Team Breakfast is mentioned. The sponsor is also invited to set up a vendor table and attend the breakfast. 

All $700 Sponsorships Inlcude:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed)
  • Placement of one banner at the event (provided by sponsor).
  • 10′ x 10′ booth space

BBQ Champion Sponsorship

BBQ Champion. Sponsor the BBQ and receive the benefits below. This sponsorship is not limited to one business.

All $700 sponsorships include:

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Prime placement in the May Derby News (10,000+ distributed).
  • Placement of one banner at event (provided by sponsor).
  • 10′ x 10′ space to promote your business.

BBQ Supporter Sponsorships

Support the BBQ and receive the benefits below. Please note this sponsorship does not include a booth space. This sponsorship is not limited to one business.

  • Company logo and website link on Derbybbq.com
  • Placement of one banner at event (provided by sponsor).

Volunteer or Donate

Businesses that provide an in-kind donation or volunteers will receive a sponsorship package of equal dollar value to the donation. Please note in-kind donors will be recognized in a listing of in-kind sponsors on DerbyBBQ.com and the Facebook event page.

Donations could include meals for volunteers/teams, promotional giveaways, or items to help support the event. 

Volunteers are needed to run the Peoples Choice event, supervise the Kids Corner, and help with the cleanup of the event.