Sponsorship
Our History and Mission
Founded in 1970, The Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit organization which exists to promote our Scottish heritage, history and customs through the conduct of ongoing events in the Low Country which educate our youth and assist other Scottish-American organizations.
Features of the Games
- Competitions in Heavy Athletics, Pipe Band, Highland Dancing and Fiddling
- Entertainment from Celtic Folk and Rock bands, Border Collie Demonstrations, Rugby Demonstrations, and Children’s Games
- Over 40 Scottish Clans, Food and Merchandise Vendors and Scottish Crafts
Marketing Info
Annual attendance of 10,000+ spectators made up of suburban families, multi-generational attendees, younger affluent singles, and retirees with disposable income.
Digital Reach: 1.2 Million+
Billboard Reach: 250,000+ per day
Radio Reach: 100,000 per day
Charitable Beneficiaries
A substantial portion of the proceeds from the Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering benefited, in the past, the Ronald McDonald House and the Fisher House Foundation. Other beneficiaries include the Citadel Pipe Band, the International Seafarers Ministry and various scholarship recipients whose education involves Piping, Highland Dancing, Gaelic Languages or other Scottish studies.
Corporate Sponsorship Levels
Level 1: $3,000
- 5 Branded PA Announcements
- Opportunity to hang 2 company-supplied
banners (Size to be agreed upon) - Access for 10 to VIP Tent
- Sponsor Placement of company logo on
Games website & promotional materials - Company hyperlink on Games website
- 10 General Admission Tickets
- Preferred Parking Passes
- 10 Pins
- 10 Names in Games Program
Level 2: $1,500
- 2 Branded PA Announcements
- Opportunity to hang 1 company-supplied
banners (Size to be agreed upon) - Access for 8 to VIP Tent
- Sponsor Placement of company logo on Games website & promotional materials
- Company hyperlink on Games website
- 8 General Admission Tickets
- Preferred Parking Passes
- 8 Pins
- 8 Names in Games Program
Level 3: $750
- Opportunity to hang 1 company-supplied
banners (Size to be agreed upon) - Access for 6 to VIP Tent
- Sponsor Placement of company logo on
Games website & promotional materials - Company hyperlink on Games website
- 8 General Admission Tickets
- Preferred Parking Passes
- 8 Pins
- 8 Names in Games Program
Level 4: $500
- Sponsor Placement of company logo on
Games website & promotional materials - Company hyperlink on Games website
Sponsorships may be tailored to the specific needs of a business and tied to a particular area of the Games. We treat our sponsors with the highest regard and your contribution to the Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering is appreciated greatly by our entire organization as well as the charitable entities we support.
Patron Sponsorship Levels
Chieftan: $625
- 6 General Admission Tickets
- Access for 6 People to VIP Tent
- 6 Parking Passes
- 6 Pins
- 1 Name in the Games Program
Highlander: $400
- 4 General Admission Tickets
- Access for 4 People to VIP Tent
- 4 Parking Passes
- 4 Pins
- 1 Name in the Games Program
Why be a Sponsor?
- Recognition in the community
- Branding benefits from the reach the Games have
- Exposure to more than 500,000 people
- A portion of proceeds benefits Charleston Pipe Band, Citadel
- 3rd Oldest event in Charleston – This will be our 53rd year
- Reach people across the country
- Support Scottish heritage and culture
- Improved SEO from the provided backlink on the Scottish Games website
- Social Media exposure (for applicable levels)
History and Heritage Go Hand in Hand
As a sponsor, you have a direct impact on keeping Scottish heritage alive in the Charleston community through the Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering. Your business will be positioned in front of thousands of visitors and plays a vital role in keeping the Scottish Games coming back year after year.
With its inaugural event in 1971, the Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering is the second oldest event of its kind in the southeast. Drawing visitors from around the country and abroad, the Games brings in over 8,000 guests, immersing visitors in Scottish heritage and history.
Your sponsorship will help to keep alive Scottish traditions and history for not only Charleston but around the world. This year’s Games will bring in visitors of all ages and demographics, giving you the opportunity to showcase your business to your specific audience. Through effective marketing and placement, we will promote your business in the most efficient and powerful methods.
Make a Difference in the Lowcountry
Sponsorship goes above simply helping your business. As a sponsor, you can be confident that you are making a difference in the Lowcountry. Through introducing the community to highland games and Scottish traditions, we are keeping alive the history and heritage of Scotland. The Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering is a part of the Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc. which donates thousands of dollars to local charities. They also support a scholarship program which helps perpetuate Scottish culture and heritage and provides numerous students with funding to pursue education in Scottish studies.
We have been dedicated to spreading our unique Scottish heritage throughout the Lowcountry since 1971 and you can take on an important role in our mission. Help younger generations learn Scottish history, help Scottish people connect and keep their culture thriving in the Charleston area, and help educate people from all over the great contributions of Scottish people. Become a sponsor today!
Current Sponsors
Sponsor Inquiry
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