Sponsor Opportunities

This annual event attracts the nation’s most active homebrewers and beer enthusiasts that gather to celebrate their passion. The conference includes judging, seminars and social events that offer homebrewers the chance to mingle, learn and have fun.

Most sponsorship opportunities receive a half-page advertisement in the conference program, recognition and “Thank You” before, during and after the conference and in Zymurgy, an insert in the attendee bag and a banner advertisement.

Award Banquet Sponsor - $4,000

Be the exclusive sponsor of the most anticipated evening of the conference. On Saturday night, all attendees converge to celebrate new friendships and toast those who get accolades at this celebratory dinner event. In addition to all the other sponsor benefits, your company will receive exhibitor space at the conference and a sponsor table space at the Grand Banquet.

Club Night Sponsor - $4,000

Club Night is arguably the most fun you can have at any beer event. Homebrew clubs from across the country set up shop and serve special beers…in costume! Sponsoring this special event will provide your company with exhibitor space at the conference and a sponsor table space at Club Night.

Pro-Brewers Night Sponsor - $4,000

Pro-Brewers Night offers attendees a private beer festival within the conference with 1,600 of their closest homebrewing friends, clubmates and professional brewers from across the country. Sponsoring this special event will provide your company with exhibitor space at the conference and a sponsor table space at Pro-Brewers Night.

Registration Area Sponsor - $3,500

Every brewer, attendee and exhibitor will see your brand front and center when they check in to the conference. Placed in a prominent location, everyone will walk by and see your support of the event.

Conference Hotel Room Key Card - $3,000

Place your brand in front of every attendee at the host hotel by branding the hotel key cards with your company and key messages. An invaluable opportunity.

Attendee Bags Sponsor - $2,500+

+ cost of bag
National Homebrewers Conference attendees always look forward to their attendee bags, so why not promote your company in this high-visibility collateral opportunity that all of the homebrewers will see?

Lanyards Sponsor - $2,500+

+ product

Sponsor the National Homebrewers Conference in one of the most visible ways—everybody wears lanyards and everybody sees them at the event. If you want to put your company’s brand in front of homebrewers, this is an easy way to do it. You will also receive exhibitor space at the conference to promote your brand.

Seminar Room Sponsorship - $2,000

(per room)
Educational seminars have always been the heart and soul of the National Homebrewers Conference, and sponsoring one of the seminar rooms will give your company prominent visibility where the rubber meets the road. You will receive banner placement in the seminar rooms in addition to all other great sponsorship benefits.

Keynote Speaker Sponsor - $2,000

Associate your company with the wisdom and tone of the National Homebrewers Conference. The Keynote address kicks off the seminars on early Thursday afternoon.

Check-in Gift or Room Drop - $1,500+

+ gift of your choice
Be the first to welcome attendees to the National Homebrewers Conference by providing a gift at registration or having a branded basket placed in their room one evening. Your generosity will be appreciated.

Custom Water Bottle Sponsor - $1,500+

+ cost of product

Are you looking to achieve visibility and promote environmentally-friendly habits at the National Homebrewers Conference? Water bottle sponsorship will give your company visibility on a reU.S.able product that will save waste and be a souvenir for many attendees. You will also receive exhibitor space at the conference to promote your brand.

Local/Craft Brewery Sponsorship - $1,500

We choose our host cities for the National Homebrewers Conference carefully, and one of the criteria is the local craft beer scene. As a local brewery, you’ll want to participate in this event, which brings beer enthusiasts from around the country to your area and shows them the best that you and your fellow brewers and homebrewers have to offer. Local/Craft Brewery sponsors will also receive a featured pouring station at Pro-Brewers Night, the opportunity to provide inserts for attendee bags, the opportunity to offer an exhibitor/sampling table at the conference, recognition in Zymurgy magazine and more.

Product Demonstration - $1,500

Make the most out of the conference and bring attendees together in a comfortable setting hosted by your company. You’ll have an hour-and-a-half to talk to prospects, demonstrate your service/product offers and secure future business.

Supporting Marketing Package - $1,500

Give your company prominent placement by participating as a sponsor and help your business stand out from the other exhibitors. You’ll be recognized as a valuable supporter of the conference through logo placement, advertising in the event program and a bag insert.

Commemorative Glass Sponsor - $1,500+

+ cost of product

You can’t have a beer event without glassware, so why not put your company’s brand in the hands of thousands of thirsty homebrewers? As a Commemorative Glass Sponsor, your sponsorship will extend beyond the three days of festivities because most attendees keep these glasses for posterity, proudly displaying them at home.

General Commercial Sponsor - $1000+

Exhibitor $1,250 OR Attendee Bag Insert $1,000

The National Homebrewers Conference includes a well-trafficked expo area where companies like yours can introduce attendees to your business. You will also receive exhibitor space at the conference to promote your brand or an insert a flyer.

Branded Conference Signage - $1,000

Conference signage is abundant throughout the event, to keep attendees abreast of all happenings, as well as how to get there. All of these signs could be branded with your logo, allowing you to remain top of mind during and after the event.

Lunch Sponsor - $500+

+ cost of food

Associate your company with the renowned National Homebrewers Conference. Help conference attendees get more from their conference by not worrying about leaving the premise to get lunch. Provide them with snacks and/or a complete lunch…it’s up to you!

Coffee/afternoon Bar Sponsor - $500+

+ cost of food and beverage

Be recognized as the sponsor who provides a much needed pick me up of coffee, tea and snacks to attendees between seminars during afternoon sessions.

Volunteer Sponsor - $1,000

Without the local committee volunteers at the National Homebrewers Conference, the American Homebrewers Association wouldn’t be able to put on this yearly event. The volunteers help serve the great homebrew from around the country, provide events pre-, during and post-conference, and help the seminars, evening events and the entire conference run smoothly. Have your logo placed on the bright and recognizable shirts that our hundreds of volunteers wear during the event.

Seminar Room Drop - $1,000+

+ cost of product

Welcome each guest to the conference seminars by dropping a company pen and notebook, or anything else that an attendee would find useful during the conference on each chair in the seminar rooms

Charging station - $1,000+

+cost of stations

Brand stations with your company logo for attendees to charge their computers, phones, etc. Have your company recognized as providing convenience and a valuable service during the event.

Commemorative Gift Sponsor - $1,000+

+ product
Commemorative gifts have lasting value beyond the three days that attendees enjoy the National Homebrewers Conference, and similarly, this sponsorship opportunity provides long-term visibility and benefits to your company. You also receive exhibitor space at the conference to promote your brand.

Green Sponsor - $850

Help the American Homebrewers Association provide a more sustainable event. Be recognized as the exclusive green conference sponsor offering these necessary services to attendees. They’ll reward you future business!

Airport Shuttle Service - $750+

+ cost of service

Take the worry out of transportation costs and logistics by offering attendees a free shuttle service at peak times of arrival and departure from the event. Attendees will no doubt appreciate the gesture.

Sponsored Spouse Events/Seminars - $750

The local committee puts together a variety of events for their spouses and friends to enjoy before and during the event for those not attending. Have your company recognized as bringing great entertainment for the entire family!


Do you have a creative idea that you don’t see listed here? Please contact us, and we will work with you to bring it to life, providing great exposure at the National Homebrewers Conference.

Kari Harrington Business Development Manager for Advertising & Sponsorship (West)
720.473.7681 kari@brewersassociation.org

Chris Pryor Business Development Manager for Advertising & Sponsorship (East)
720.473.7662 pryor@brewersassociation.org