Harvestfest 2025

Harvestfest

Harvestfest is ARTS’ annual fundraising dinner and auction, where we celebrate the mission of Arts for Rural Texas by raising funds to continue enriching lives through art and art education.  Each year, patrons gather together to share a delicious meal, raise a glass of wine, and enjoy the company of other champions of the arts who believe that art is a vital part of life in rural Texas.  At Harvestfest, guests will have the opportunity to bid on a plethora of silent auction items, including fine art pieces of all media, themed gift baskets, unique sign-up events and much more.  After dinner comes the real excitement: the live auction! Our live auction offers valuable works of fine art, along with sporting events, vacation destinations, and other unique opportunities that you’ll find nowhere else!

Tables Available for Pre-sale

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

The Compound, Round Top, Texas

Live and Silent Auctions - Live Music with the Pendulum Hearts Trio - Gourmet Dinner by Wade Schindler

VIP Cocktail Hour: 4:30 pm

Doors open: 5:30 pm

Dinner service: 6:30 pm

Live Auction: 8:00 pm

Underwriting Opportunities

Top-Tier Underwriting Opportunities ($5,000–$10,000+)

High-visibility, premium sponsorships with naming rights and prominent recognition.

  • Presenting Sponsor – $25,000+ (One available.)

    • Arts for Rural Texas’ Harvestfest 2025 presented by [Sponsor Name]”

    • Includes VIP table for 10, logo on all materials, speaking opportunity.

  • Dinner Sponsor – $7,500–$10,000 (Four available)

    • Underwrites the cost of the plated dinner

    • Featured acknowledgment on all event banners and signage

    • Featured acknowledgment in the event program

    • Signage at each table, and verbal recognition during dinner service

  • Live Auction Sponsor – $5,000–$7,500 (Three available)

    • Featured signage at the live auction preview area and on stage

    • Featured acknowledgment in the event program

    • Verbal recognition during the live auction

  • Entertainment Sponsor – $5,000–$7,500 (Two available)

    • Underwrites the live music

    • Featured recognition on stage, in program, and during performance

Mid-Tier Underwriting Opportunities ($2,500–$5,000)

These offer strong visibility in specific areas of the event.

  • VIP Pre-Party Sponsor – $5,000 (One available)

    • Naming rights for the VIP cocktail hour: “[Sponsor’s name] VIP Moonbeam Cocktail Hour”

    • Signage, branded napkins, and verbal recognition

  • Valet Sponsor - $5,000 (Two available)

    • Acknowledgement on event banners and program

    • Logo on valet station

    • Logo on in-vehicle water bottles

  • Signature Cocktail Sponsor – $3,000 (Four available)

    • Custom drink named after sponsor

    • Logo on bar signage and drink menus

  • Silent Auction Sponsor – $3,000–$5,000 (Three available)

    • Logo on bid sheets

    • Acknowledgement on event banners and in event program

    • Signage at the Silent Auction Gallery

  • Decor Sponsor – $2,500 (Five available)

    • Recognition on centerpieces, event banners, and in program

Entry-Level Underwriting Opportunities ($500–$2,500)

These are great for smaller businesses or individuals who want to support.

  • Wine Sponsor – $2,000

    • Logo/name on signage at each bar station

  • Program Sponsor – $1,000

    • Logo on printed and digital event program

  • Volunteer Sponsor – $500–$1,000

    • Recognition on volunteer shirts / badges

Underwriting allows Arts for Rural Texas to make the most of our donors’ generosity, ensuring that more of their donations are able to support our important programming. If you or your business would like to underwrite a portion of our event, please contact Kevin White, Director of Development, at development@artsforruraltexas.org or call 979-378-2113 to arrange your underwriting opportunity.