On Thursday, December 3, 2026, the Festival Gala and Auction will light up the night in support of Easterseals Midwest! One of the most unique and exciting events of the year, Festival offers an evening of elegant dining and dazzling entertainment, along with both silent and live auctions. This year, we gather to celebrate Wendy Sullivan's retirement and 45 years of dedicated service to Easterseals, a legacy that has profoundly changed the lives of people with disabilities and their families for decades.
This year's event brings two new elements: For the first time, Festival will take place on a THURSDAY (December 3, 2026). And the celebration this year will take the form of a curated, seated dinner!
Your sponsorship benefits children and adults living with autism, helping them gain access to much-needed support, programs, and services in the community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$50,000 | Marquee Sponsor
- Overnight accommodations at DoubleTree Chesterfield on December 3, 2026 (Deluxe Room)
- Marquee Sponsor recognition on Easterseals' website
- Tickets to Sponsor's Reception
- 4 tables for a party of 10 guests (40 guests total), curated seated dinner experience, and open bar service
- Festival event website recognition and a special spotlight on social media (Website: 656,700+ visitors | Social Media: 14,900+ followers)
- Press release recognition
- Prominent signage at event
- Mobile auction site recognition
$25,000 | Diamond Sponsor
- Tickets to Sponsor's Reception
- 3 tables for a party of 10 guests (30 guests total), curated seated dinner experience, and open bar service
- Festival event website recognition and a special spotlight on social media (Website: 656,700+ visitors | Social Media: 14,900+ followers)
- Press release recognition
- Prominent signage at event
- Mobile auction site recognition
$15,000 | Platinum Sponsor
- Tickets to Sponsor's Reception
- 2 tables for a party of 10 guests (20 guests total), curated seated dinner experience, and open bar service
- Festival event website recognition and a special spotlight on social media (Website: 656,700+ visitors | Social Media: 14,900+ followers)
- Press release recognition
- Prominent signage at event
- Mobile auction site recognition
$10,000 | Gold Sponsor
- Tickets to Sponsor's Reception
- 1 table for a party of 10 guests (10 guests total), curated seated dinner experience, and open bar service
- Festival event website recognition and a special spotlight on social media (Website: 656,700+ visitors | Social Media: 14,900+ followers)
- Press release recognition
- Prominent signage at event
- Mobile auction site recognition
$5,000 | Silver Sponsor
- Tickets to Sponsor's Reception
- 1 table for a party of 10 guests (10 guests total), curated seated dinner experience, and open bar service
- Festival event website recognition and a special spotlight on social media (Website: 656,700+ visitors | Social Media: 14,900+ followers)
- Press release recognition
- Prominent signage at event
- Mobile auction site recognition
$2,500 | Sapphire Sponsor
- Tickets to Sponsor's Reception
- 1 table for a party of 4 guests, curated seated dinner experience, and open bar service
- Festival event website recognition and a special spotlight on social media (Website: 656,700+ visitors | Social Media: 14,900+ followers)
- Press release recognition
- Prominent signage at event
- Mobile auction site recognition
Easterseals Midwest is a nonprofit, registered 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to helping individuals with developmental disabilities – including autism – learn, live, work, and participate in the community.
MISSOURI TAX CREDITS
Easterseals Midwest is pleased to offer the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits to Missouri state taxpayers. NAP credits are available to anyone who pays taxes on business income.
For additional sponsorship details, please contact Sean Smothers, Director of Development - Corporate Relations, at sean.smothers@esmw.org.
