Welcome to the 2023 Black Family Reunion!
PRESENTED BY

STEP 1: REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW
STEP 2: SUBMIT YOUR PAYMENT BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW
OTHER PAYMENT METHODS :
Mail:
2023 BFR
Attn:Vendor Payment
9910 Coventry Court
Mason, OH 45040)
{List your business name IN THE MEMO LINE)
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THURSDAY 8/17/2023
All-Professions Diversity & Inclusion Job Fair Presented by Superior Career Fairs
Thursday, 8/17/23 | 11am-3pm | Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Note: This event is free & open to the public, Click here for more information
If BFR Sponsors are interested in being a part of the job fair, please click here or contact Bob Westerkamp at Bob@SCFairs.com for Pricing Information/availability.
First Financial Bank Presents: BFR Speaks | Thursday, 8/17/23 | 7pm-9pm
Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45237
Keynote Speaker: Pastor Jamal Bryant, New Birth Baptist Church, Lithonia, GA | IG: @pastorjamalbryant
Note: This event has unlimited seating and is free & open to the public; If reserved seating is needed, please contact the
La'Shaunda Ewing - bfrheritagebreakfast@gmail.com
FRIDAY 8/18/2023
Fifth Third Bank Presents the BFR Heritage Breakfast | Friday, 8/18/23 | 9am-11am
Fountain Square, 520 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH
Keynote Speaker: Joe Mallory, President of The Cincinnati Chapter of The NAACP
2023 BFR Family of the Year: Eddie Hawkins Click here for event registration
Contact: bfrheritagebreakfast@gmail.com for all questions/inquiries
The BFR Historic Tour of Black Cincinnati Sponsored By Metro Friday, 8/18/23 | 11:00am
Tour Information:
The tour will leave at 11am immediately following the BFR Heritage Breakfast from Fountain Square with transportation provided by METRO. This tour is FREE, but registration is required
Click here for event registration
Contact: bfrheritagebreakfast@gmail.com for additional questions/inquiries
SATURDAY 8/19/2023
Nissan Presents: The 2023 BFR Parade | Saturday, 8/19/23 | 10am-12pm | Avondale Town Center, 3529 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH | 2023 Grand Marshall: Ozzie Davis
Note: This event is free & open to the public. Parade Staging begins at 8:00am
Click here for the parade staging route & to register for the parade
Parking is available at Zion Baptist Church, Rockdale Academy (back parking lot)
For more questions about the BFR Parade, please contact Trina Tolbert | bfrparade1@gmail.com
TriHealth Presents: BFR 2023 @ Sawyer Point Park | Daily Park hours @ Sawyer Point Park (705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202) on Saturday 8/19/23 & Sunday 8/20/23 are from 12pm-8pm which is free and open to the public with various pavilions with programming that focus on the family & arts. They include:
o Seniors Pavilion
o Youth & Young Adult Pavilion
o Children’s Pavilion
o Games Pavilion
o Sports Pavilion
o Spirituality Pavilion
o Health Pavilion (Vaccinations will be available in the park)
o Jazz Alley
o Non- Profit Organizations Area
o Retail & Food Vendors
o BFR Concert Series- Saturday 8/20/22
o KROGER PRESENTS: The BFR Urban Concert Series featuring Kelly Price and more (Saturday 8/19/23, Sawyer Point Park @ 6pm-8pm)
SUNDAY 8/20/2023
Tri Health Presents: BFR 2023 @ Sawyer Point Park | Daily Park hours @ Sawyer Point Park (705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202) on Saturday 8/19/23 & Sunday 8/20/23 are from
12pm-8pm which is free and open to the public with various pavilions with programming that focus on the family & arts. They include:
o Seniors Pavilion
o Youth & Young Adult Pavilion
o Children’s Pavilion
o Games Pavilion
o Sports Pavilion
o Spirituality Pavilion
o Health Pavilion (Vaccinations will be available in the park)
o Jazz Alley
o Non- Profit Organizations Area
o Retail & Food Vendors
o KROGER PRESENTS :THE BFR Gospel Concert Series- Sunday 8/20/23 featuring National Recording Artist, Donald Lawrence & Company and others
2022 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join this years event as an official sponsor of BFR. Browse below to see the different sponsorship opportunities and what they entail.
CONTRIBUTING Sponsor
$2,500.00
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Opportunity to highlight Small Businesses or Exceptional Employee on digital signage to be recognized during broadcast – not to exceed 2 highlights
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday)
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Parade participation with no entry fee
SPECIAL INTEREST Sponsor
$10,000.00
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Corporate signage in selected special interest pavilion, i.e., health screening, children’s area, young adults, etc.
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Assist in programming of selected pavilion.
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Opportunity to provide video (up to 15 seconds) of sponsor message to be broadcast on the Main Stage both days during the Concerts
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Recognition on all printed materials and BFR Official Website, social media pages
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Opportunity to highlight Small Businesses or Exceptional Employee on digital signage to be recognized during broadcast – not to exceed 2 highlights
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Parade participation with no entry fee
HEALTH PAVILLION Sponsor
$20,000.00
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Corporate logo on the event broadcast
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Corporate mention for all Concert Advertising
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Recognition on all printed materials and BFR Official Website
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Parade participation with no entry fee
CONTRIBUTING Sponsor
$5,000.00
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Opportunity to highlight Small Businesses or Exceptional Employee on digital signage to be recognized during broadcast – not to exceed 2 highlights
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Opportunity to provide up to 15 second video of sponsor message to be broadcast at Heritage Breakfast
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Parade participation with no entry fee
GOLF CART Sponsor $10,000.00
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Corporate logo and message on all golf carts used at the BFR
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Recognition on all printed and digital materials and BFR Official Website
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Opportunity to highlight Small Businesses or Exceptional Employee – not to exceed 2 highlights
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Opportunity to provide up to 15 second video of sponsor message to be broadcast at Heritage Breakfast
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Parade participation with no entry fee
GOSPEL AND URBAN CONCERT Sponsor
$25,000.00
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Corporate logo on the event broadcast
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Corporate mention for all Concert Advertising
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Opportunity to provide a video of sponsor message to be broadcast on the Main Stage both days during the Concerts
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Recognition on all printed materials and BFR Official Website
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Parade participation with no entry fee
CONTRIBUTING Sponsor
$7,500.00
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Recognition on all printed materials and BFR Official Website
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Opportunity to provide video (up to 15 seconds) of sponsor message to be broadcast on the Main Stage both days during the Concerts
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Opportunity to highlight Small Businesses or Exceptional Employee on digital signage to be recognized during broadcast – not to exceed 2 highlights
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Parade participation with no entry fee
GENERAL CORPORATE Sponsor
$15,000.00
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Corporate logo on the event broadcast
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Recognition on all printed materials and BFR Official Website
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Up to 8 reserved seats at the BFR Heritage Breakfast
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10x10 Booth at Sawyer Point (Saturday and Sunday
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Opportunity to provide up to 15 second video of sponsor message to be broadcast at Heritage Breakfast
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Parade participation with no entry fee