On-Site Day Experience (Sponsorship Fee: $18,650.00)

ON-SITE DAY EXPERIENCE: $17,590 Sponsorship Fee + $1055.40 Sustainability Fee

THE OFF-SITE VIBE WITH ON-SITE PERKS!

Here’s your chance to produce an ON-SITE Day Party at The Ritz Carlton, New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail guests! The creative possibilities are limitless in this beautiful and sunny 2,027 sq ft. French Quarter Balcony space. Brands will have the opportunity to create an “off-site” vibe but with the ease of built-in foot traffic, the perfect venue, on-site F&B, and, perhaps most importantly, the ability to have liquor products donated through TOTCF! Don’t miss the opportunity to have your brand on grand display at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

Sponsorship includes:

Promotion

• Listed on TOTC Official Schedule
• Included on Daily Schedule Signage
• Minimum 15-20 images provided by TOTCF Photography Team
• 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday residency on-site

Room Specifications

• 2,027 sq ft 351 sq meters 77x49 ft 24x15 meters
• Ceiling height 10 ft
• Third Floor of Ritz Carlton

Time Allocations

• 3-hour load-in on day of event (no earlier than 7:00 AM)
• 2.5 hours load-out (must load out by 8:00 PM)
• Up to 7.5 hour event slot on TOTC agenda

Supplies

• Product donation from Official Partners such as Water, Mixers, etc.
• Tables choices of — 6’ x 30”; 6’ x 18”; 5’ round; 36” cocktail round
• Hotel linens
• TOTC 5 oz. compostable cups (as many as needed)
• Cocktail napkins
• Kold Draft and regular chip ice
• 2 Bus tubs
• Trash receptacle and clean up at the end of the event
• Recycling receptacle

Policies + Fine Print

Access & On-Site Guidelines

• Wristbands: A TOTC Tasting Room Wristband is required for entry.
• Worker Access: 10 Staff wristbands issued on-site with valid proof of LDA (U.S. Legal Drinking Age) ID.
• Servingware: Glassware is not permitted inside the activation space; compostable cups will be provided, or you may provide your own TOTCF-approved compostables.
• Space Use: Buildout must remain within your assigned room—no overflow into common areas.
• Alcohol Ordering: Sponsors must underwrite all alcohol, which must be ordered by the Foundation via a Louisiana distributor.
• F&B Minimum: A $3000 Food & Beverage minimum applies, payable to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.
• Audio/Visual: A/V equipment available for rent through The Ritz-Carlton.
• Marketing Deadline: Logos, event titles, and brand info submitted after June 19, 2026 may be excluded from promotional materials.

NOT INCLUDED with Sponsorship

Staffing

• Sponsors must provide labor for load-in, event execution, and load-out.
• All bartenders must hold ServSafe certification.
• Sponsors are responsible for all cocktail batching, prep, and refrigeration.

Supplies & Sampling

• Sponsors must provide any additional decor, buildout, or signage.
• All alcoholic products must be ordered through TOTC’s liquor license and LA distribution.
• Sponsors must cover the cost of any additional cocktail ingredients.

Financial Terms

• A 10% deposit is required to secure your sponsorship. The Foundation will invoice for the remaining balance.
• After May 22, 2026, a 5% expedition fee will apply to all confirmed partnerships. Full payment via credit card is required at that time.