Vernon Performing Arts Festival
Donate

Keep the next generation on stage.

Donor and sponsor support funds the festival's full operating costs, which lets entry fees stay low so any young performer who wants to enter can enter. Pick a one-time gift or a monthly amount that fits.

One-time gift

Give once.

Pick any amount. Donor and sponsor support funds the festival's full operating costs, which lets entry fees stay low so any young performer who wants to enter can enter.

Give a one-time gift

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Monthly giving

Give every month.

A recurring gift spreads support across the festival year and helps the society plan its $10,000 annual fundraising target.

Set up monthly giving

Cancel anytime from your receipt email.

Where your money goes

The 2025 to 2026 budget.

The 2025 to 2026 festival operates on a $32,270 budget. Donor and sponsor support covers the gap between performer entry fees and the full operating cost of the festival.

  • Venues and event costs $13,000
  • Adjudicators (fees, travel, accommodation, and meals) $9,200
  • Scholarships $4,000
  • Registration, payment, and admin systems $2,200
  • Insurance and operations $1,200
  • Performing Arts BC membership $1,900
  • Other (printing, certificates, stationery, and website) $770

Entry fees from performers cover most of the registration costs. Donations cover the rest, including all scholarships.

Sponsorship tiers

Where your gift sits.

Enthusiast $25 – $199
  • Recognition in the Music Festival Program
  • Recognition in the Highlights Concert Program
Bronze $200 – $499
  • Recognition on the Vernon Performing Arts Festival website
  • Recognition in the Music Festival Program
  • Recognition in the Highlights Concert Program
  • Two complimentary tickets to the Highlights Concert
Silver $500 – $999
  • Recognition on the Vernon Performing Arts Festival website
  • Recognition in the Music Festival Program
  • Recognition in the Highlights Concert Program
  • Two to four complimentary tickets to the Highlights Concert
Gold $1,000 – $1,999
  • Recognition on the Vernon Performing Arts Festival website
  • Recognition in the Music Festival Program
  • Recognition in the Highlights Concert Program
  • Two to four complimentary tickets to the Highlights Concert
  • Small-logo donor-level recognition as a “major sponsor” in all festival programs and promotional material
Platinum $2,000+
  • Recognition on the Vernon Performing Arts Festival website
  • Recognition in the Music Festival Program
  • Recognition in the Highlights Concert Program
  • Two to four complimentary tickets to the Highlights Concert
  • Large-logo donor-level recognition as a “major sponsor” in all festival programs and promotional material

Looking to sponsor a named scholarship or award? Email vpafestival@gmail.com and we'll match your gift [SOURCE NEEDED: what we match gifts to].