Unlike Anything Else.
The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is one of the nation’s largest fringe festivals and has been recognized by the New York Times as “one of the country’s more prominent multidisciplinary events.” It is also New York State’s largest performing arts festival and the current winner, three years running, of CITY Magazine’s Best of Rochester Award for Best Arts Event. This year, the Fringe celebrates its 15th season.
Since 2012, nearly a million people have experienced more than 7,000 Fringe events and shows. Fringe audiences aren’t just big - they’re like no other, because the Fringe itself is impossible to pin down. With shows and events spanning from nationally-recognized comedians to beloved local musicians and far beyond, it’s no wonder that people who attend the Fringe come from a huge array of backgrounds and demographics.
As a sponsor or partner, your company takes center stage through a variety of customized opportunities for memorable, personal experiences with Fringe attendees. Supporting the Fringe means connecting with loyal Fringe fans, including community-minded and culturally engaged young people who we reach through relationships with regional higher education institutions. Your partnership as a corporate sponsor helps to foster Rochester’s thriving arts community, makes a real difference for the thousands of artists who participate in the Fringe, and drives our city’s renaissance forward.
To start the conversation about sponsoring or partnering with the Fringe, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contact Shanna Pagan at development@rochesterfringe.com.
