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.
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 giftStripe checkout. Receipt by email.
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 givingCancel anytime from your receipt email.
Vernon Performing Arts Festival Society is a BC Registered Non-Profit (Incorporation #S0081101). We are working toward CRA Charitable status. Donations are not currently tax-deductible.
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.
Where your gift sits.
- Recognition in the Music Festival Program
- Recognition in the Highlights Concert Program
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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].