Sponsor the Montana Folk Festival

Help celebrate the rich heritage and culture of Montana and the West while putting your business, products, and services in front of thousands in promotions before, during, and after the Montana Folk Festival.  This event consistently attracts more than 150,000 attendees each year and reaches thousands more through marketing efforts throughout the year.

Your sponsorship helps bring an extraordinary cultural event to our region at the same time it boosts your brand and sells your products and services.

Partner with us to help create a festival that will serve as the cornerstone of an economic and cultural revival for Butte and Southwest Montana.  Ask how we can position your business to take maximum advantage of sponsorship for this signature event. For details, call (406) 565-2249 or email geverett@montana.com

Explore the following major sponsorship opportunities:

Stage and Area Sponsorships +$10,000

Original Amphitheatre Stage (SOLD)$75,000
Dance Pavilion (SOLD)$35,000
Daytime Stage (SOLD)$25,000
Montana Folklife Area $10,000
Family Area$10,000
Art Markets (First Peoples & Montana Traditions)$10,000

$10,000 and under

Performers (10)$5,000
Merchandise (SOLD)$7,500
Golf Carts (SOLD)$7,500
T-shirts (SOLD)$7,500

$5,000 and under

Information Booths (3) (1 SOLD)$5,000
VIP Party (SOLD)$5,000

2025 Montana Folk Festival Producers’ Circle.

Join us in the exclusive Producers’ Circle. For passionate individual supporters of the Montana Folk Festival who would enjoy special recognition as honored higher-level supporters of the Montana Folk Festival.  To become an exclusive member, send an email to geverett@montana.com for more details.

Under $2,000

Place a Sponsor Ad in the Official Program Guide

This year we are pleased to have the Montana Standard producing and distributing the official program guide for the Montana Folk Festival.  As before, any advertisers will be acknowledged as sponsors for advertising in the program guide.  For details on rates, deadlines, and more view the Official Program Guide rate sheet.

Make a Tax-Deductible Contribution

The lead entity organizing the festival is Mainstreet Uptown Butte, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation, and your contributions to this event are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and are gratefully acknowledged when received.  Send your contribution large or small to support the Montana Folk Festival to Mainstreet Uptown Butte, P.O. Box 696, Butte, MT 59703.