Promotional Events

The promotional programs detailed on this page are for the participation of members of the performing cast only.

Without an audience, there is no Festival. Promotions help the Festival maintain audience interest and give the unfamiliar public an idea of the variety of amusements offered at the Festival. Promotions are an integral part of the Festival's overall marketing strategy.

Cast participation in promotions occurs in costume and in character. While in costume before, during, and after a promotion, it is understood that you are perceived as a representative of the Festival, no other event nor organization, and are to behave in a professional manner. Be on time, courteous, respectful to others, and patient. Some promotions require a lot of "hurry up and wait" and our professional presentation will have our promotional partners willing to work with us again and again.

Event Examples:

• Brochure Brigades - Distributing Festival rack cards at community events

• Marching in parades

• Broadcast Media - taped or live / television or radio

• Appearances at Sponsor & Partner events
  

Promotions occur year-round. Details about upcoming promotional events are posted on Facebook in the private Festival Promotions Group. All active cast members should join the group and can request access by emailing rufus@renfestinfo.com

It is understood that you may have a variety of obligations and scheduling conflicts inhibiting your participation in promotions. However, it is required that you participate in a minimum of 2 promotions each Festival season, as stated in your participation agreement.

We are grateful for your help and offer the following incentives:

• Participate in 1 – 5 promotions and receive 1 complimentary admission voucher per each of those promotions.

• Participate in 6 or more promotions and receive 2 complimentary admission vouchers per each promotion exceeding 6 or higher.

• Participate in 10 promotions and receive a gift from a Festival sponsor in addition to the complimentary admission vouchers.

• Participate in 11 or more promotions and become eligible to win a $500 bonus awarded to the person that participates in the most # of promotions (bonus is shared if there is a tie between multiple cast members).

Additional Benefits:

• Enjoyment of introducing your character to the public

• Enjoyment of testing new bits and material

• Joy of being a firsthand recipient of the public's adoration for all things Festival related

• Joy of taking an active role with the community

Poster Display Partnerships

The Carolina Renaissance Festival seeks office and retail partners that agree to display the Festival poster in visible, high traffic areas for the months of September, October and November. In exchange, the Festival will provide 4 gold complimentary adult admission ticket vouchers ($144 value) to the authorizing representative at each partner location. Locations interested in participating are to complete this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/fDtwgaJsM6

We are grateful for your help and offer the following incentives:

• Facilitate 1 – 9 participating locations and receive 1 complimentary admission voucher per each of those promotions.

• Facilitate 10 or more participating locations and receive 2 complimentary admission vouchers per each promotion exceeding 10 or higher.

• Facilitate 10 locations and receive a gift from a Festival sponsor in addition to the complimentary admission vouchers.

• Facilitate 15 or more participating locations and become eligible to win a $300 bonus awarded to the person that participates in the most # of locations (bonus is shared if there is a tie between multiple cast members).
  

Participation Guidelines:

• Partners are to be located no further than a 1 hour drive from Festival.

• Posters are to be hand delivered by cast members to the participating location.

• At delivery, cast members are to request that the poster is hung up while they are there and take a photo of the poster hung up on display.

• One poster will be provided per each location.

• Posters are to be displayed in a highly visible, high traffic area.
  

A Note about Complimentary Admission