GulfStream stages award-winning signature events that tie-in with existing brands and advertising and sponsorship campaigns. Signature events include Charleston Magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week; WNC's Asheville Wine & Food Festival, Last Band Standing and On the Verge; and G Magazine's Giving Back Awards and Fashion Greenville. For further details, contact marketing director Misty Lister Johnson.
Charleston Fashion Week—CFW 2011
www.charlestonfashionweek.com
■ Five nights of runway fashion, a bridal couture show, the Emerging Designer Competition:
East, the Style Lounge, and special celebrity judges and guests draw more than 7,600
attendees to the tents at Marion Square in downtown Charleston.
■ This award-winning event garnered more than 16.5 million media impressions in 2010, including
nine broadcast placements.
■ 62% of runway participants (retailers and emerging designers) experienced an increase in
store traffic or sales as a result of participating in CFW 2010.
■ Sponsorships are available for CFW 2011. Dates are March 22-26. |
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Charleston Gives Back: Calendar & Giving Back Awards
www.charlestonmag.com/givesback
■ Charleston magazine's Charitable Events Calendar and Giving Back Awards celebration, produced in association
with the Coastal Community Foundation, extend the magazine’s mission to showcase the community,
its nonprofits, and those who give back in a substantial way.
■ The Charitable Events Calendar is an invaluable resource for readers looking to plan their social
calendar and learn about opportunities for giving and volunteering.
■ Special section to be featured in the September 2010 Luxury issue. |
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Charleston Cooks Recipe Contest & Cook-off
www.charlestonmag.com/foodstar
For this recipe contest and cook-off focusing on the Lowcountry harvest, readers may enter
recipes in four categories: appetizer, entrée, side dish, and dessert. Finalists in each category
compete during the October 2010 cook-off, preparing and presenting their recipes to a live
audience and our panel of celebrity judges. The winners will be featured in an online video
and Charleston December 2010 Food & Wine issue. |
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Asheville Wine & Food Festival
www.ashevillewineandfood.com
WNC magazine's Asheville Wine & Food Festival will be at the new Arts & Craft expo facility at the WNC Agricultural Center across from the Asheville Regional Airport and adjacent to Interstate 26 with easy connections from Interstate 40. With more than 60 regional, national and international wineries already committed to this year’s festival, along with regional restaurants and local food producers, this event will allow attendees to experience the diverse culinary offerings of Western North Carolina. Sign up to receive email updates on the WNC magazine Asheville Wine and Food Festival! |
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WNC's On the Verge
Reach art lovers, supporters, and patrons with
our competition for emerging visual artists in
Western North Carolina. In its first year, the
contest drew more than 150 applicants from
across the region, and 10 were chosen as
On the Verge visual artists. The 2010 winners
were featured in the June 2010 Arts issue.
More than a contest, On the Verge is a
month-long celebration at Flood Gallery and
Fine Arts Center in the River Arts District in
Asheville, offering an array of exciting events.
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WNC's The Bridal Party
As one of the top five regions in the United States
for destination weddings, Western North Carolina
is a hot spot for brides-to-be looking for the perfect
combination of services for their special day.
The Bridal Party, a premier showcase of local
industry resources, is a boutique experience that
offers brides the chance to meet one-on-one
with the region’s top event professionals. A fashion
show, expo, and fabulous celebration all in one,
The Bridal Party is a must for those getting married in Western North Carolina.
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