2015

2015

Sponsorship Opportunities

At a Glance

Saturday, June 6, 2015

12 City Blocks on Dundas Street West
(Between Lansdowne & Ossington)

5 Festival Performance Areas

6 Busker Performance Areas
2 Kids Zones
Over 40 Licensed Patios
Over 200 Unique Vendors
Estimated attendance: 60,000+

Images courtesy of Ossington Village

DWF 2014 by the numbers

Dundas West Fest resulted in an estimated economic impact of
around $950K on Toronto
New spending also supported equivalent of 16 full-year jobs and
$306,272 in tax revenue
Local residents spent over $1M at Dundas West Fest. There is
definite local support for event
73% of attendees agreed that Dundas West Fest sponsors and
exhibitors enhanced their experience. 55% claim to be loyal to
brands that make meaningful contributions to their favourite
events
Dundas West Fest attendees are high consumers of airline
tickets and beer. 58% plan to purchase an airline tickets within the
next 12 months. 54% are regular consumers of beer.

Courtesy of George Pimentel Photography

Approx 60,000 visitors.in our 2nd year!

Content was submitted and presented almost exclusively by local artists (living literally on or down the street), by local faith
groups of all denominations, organized by parents from local school councils & local residents groups.
In addition, less than 20% of all vendors were outside vendors (that is, not a BIA bricks & mortar member) and of those
outside vendors, the vast majority (all but 2) were based less than 5 km from the street. Over 80- percent of the
displays, vendors booths, performances, etc were presented or done by our BIA members. For example, ALL of the
patios were run by BIA members, no beer tents
in

other words, this event is a truly local showcase of the businesses & the community in which the
festival happenedvery rare & unique, for downtown Toronto.

The National Post called Dundas West Fest a watershed moment for Dundas Street West after year 1
BlogTO called Dundas West Fest one of the Top 5 Spring Street Festivals in Toronto, before year 2

What the blogosphere had to say about us:

http://metamorphocity.com/dundas-west-fest/

http://ossingtonvillage.com/2013/06/photos-dundas-west-fest/

http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/3413472-inaugural-dundas-west-festival-set-for-june-8/

http://myfoodmyway.ca/blog/2013/6/10/my-food-my-way-the-dundas-west-fest-2013

http://www.oncrawfordst.com/2013/06/hometown-tourist-dundas-west-fest-2013.html

http://www.teenaintoronto.com/2013/06/dundas-west-fest-toronto-on.html

http://lifeismymovie.blogspot.ca/2013/06/toronto-dundas-west-fest.html

http://www.theworldofgord.com/2013/06/an-afternoon-at-first-dundas-west-fest.html
Here are some flikr photo sets:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/duwest/sets/72157635245070851/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/duwest/sets/72157635244541499/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhoinkes/8999733210/in/photostream/
Last years website & facebook event pages:

http://www.dundaswestfest.ca

https://www.facebook.com/events/141564582702831/

DWF 2013 @Twitter!

A Neighourhood of Smiles

Courtesy of George Pimentel Photography

Why Dundas West?

Be a Part of the Resurgence of Dundas West, one of Torontos hottest areas right now.
Real estate prices are climbing faster here. Families are moving back in.
Commercial vacancy rates have never been lower. Our festival stretches across
Little Portugal into the Village of Brockton. The opportunities for growth are limitless.
Here is what everyone is saying about the nieghbourhood:
Where to Buy Now (Toronto Life)
Hot Neighbourhoods (The Globe and Mail)
Brockton Village/Little Portugal (Get What You Want)
Structures (Rogers TV & Spacing)
Dundas West (Blog TO)
The Dundas West Guide (Toronto Life)
Little Portugal (Toronto Life)
In Toronto`s Little Portugal (The Globe and Mail)
The Fastest Growing Queer Neighbourhood in Toronto (Digital Journal)
Visit the Press summary page on the Dundas west BIA website for more articles about
the neighbourhood and its businesses.

Live Music
Dundas West Fest has become a
premiere destination for music
lovers. From hot world music at
Lula Lounge to hip indie sounds at
the Garrison, music lovers always
find what they seek. Musicians of
all types play live at many of our
bars, including the Communists
Daughter, Full of Beans and Opera
Bobs. And if you listen closely,
you can also hear the sounds of
the Portuguese- speaking world,
from Angolan Kuduro to Brazilian
Samba, the duelling limericks of
the Azores and the haunting
echoes of Lisbons Alfama
neighbourhood in Fado.

The list of incredible offerings on Dundas

consistently sits at the top of the food chain!
Enoteca Sociale, The Atlantic, Essen,
Wallflower, Bivy, The Lakeview, This End
Up, Branca, Ossington Stop, Sukho Thai,
Churchill, Junked, Pho Phuong, The
Federal, CAF BAR PASTA & many more.
Have freshly roasted & brewed coffee at
Full of Beans, a Vietnamese sandwich at
Bahn Mi, a veal sandwich at Tony & Nicks
or healthy snacks at Lakeview Storehouse
and Multiple Organics. Dont skip the
excellent cheese and gourmet sandwiches
at Grain, Curd & Bean, Solita & at The
Hogtown Cure, churrasco at Sardinha, the
grilled seafood at Lota, the grilled meats at
Pavao or M & M and vegan delights at E. L.
Ruddy, Veghed & The Goods is Good.
Brunch at Gayleys & the Bacalhau at
Bairrada are always a treat. Those with a
sweet tooth will love the mouth-watering
array of pastries and sweets at OMG,
Caldense Bakery, Nova Era, Dundas
Portuguese Bakery and Brazil Bakery.
There is something for every tastebud on
Dundas West.

Food

Drink

With over 40 licensed patios to

choose from, patrons can skip
the long line-ups of festival beer
gardens and spend their time
watching the world go by with a
drink in hand instead.
Kick back at 1602, Lucy Brock,
Rock Bottam, Black Dice, Get
Well, Camp4, Red Light,
Fountain, Midfield, Novo
Horizonte, Unlovable and many
others.
Soccer fans can get out of the
sun for a spell and catch a game
at Goleards, The Derby, The
Contender, Caf Bar Regional,
Bola Bar, Four Stars, Dock Ellis,
Amigos da Dundas & Brockton
Sports

Shop Local
Dundas West has become synonymous
over the past few years with Unique. You
are sure to find that special hand-printed
card at Someone or Pixel Print, that rare
framed poster at Structure or out-of-print
book at Monkeys Paw. You will be
amazed at the antique collectibles at
Elephant in the Attic, the Canadiana at
Red Canoe, the original jewellery art at
Beadle, the beautiful furnishings at
Tavares Oriental, Felicity Gifts or Lubo

It takes a village
Dundas West Fest will include 2 Kids Zones
within its perimeter, filled with fun activities for
kids and families, organized and supervised by
parent & community volunteers from the parent
councils of local schools. We believe in activities
that are fun as well as educational and that
these should be run by those who have the best
interests of kids in mind: parents!

Where do you fit in?

There are many ways to sponsor:
You can sponsor an activity, materials, an artist or band, a bicycle valet service or water
bottle refill stations.the possibilities are endless and the rewards great!

There are many ways that you can get recognition as a

sponsor:
Logo and special mention on the website
Logo and special mention in the program
Mention in Media releases and in all Media materials (print, radio, etc..)
Mentions in social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
Special thank you from all festival stages
Your banners on the barricades or at stages

What can you get for $500?

Most of the above. Please contact us to discuss how you can make a unique contribution
416-540-6750 or dundaswestfest@gmail.com

Thank you
for your generous support in 2014

Who We Are
The Dundas West Business Improvement
Area is a vibrant commercial and residential
neighbourhood that stretches along
Dundas West from the CNR Tracks west of
Lansdowne to the east corner of Rusholme
Road and Dundas West within Ward 18 of
the City of Toronto.
Culturally diverse, affordable and friendly,
this area of Toronto is attractive to young
families, artists and new Canadians.
Formed in 2006, and a member of TABIA
(the Toronto Association of Business
Improvement Areas), the Dundas West BIA
is working to make its mainstreet a great
place to work, shop, live and visit.
Go to www.dundaswestbia.ca

Little Portugal is a dynamic urban business

district in Toronto's downtown West End,
spreading along Dundas Street West from
Shaw Street to Rusholme Road.
Here Old World traditions meet 21st century
styles: you'll find charming European
bakeries, sophisticated art galleries,
colourful boutiques, and exciting restaurants
and nightspots.
On behalf of local businesses and property
owners, the Little Portugal BIA works with
the City of Toronto to beautify, invigorate,
and promote our neighbourhood.
Go to www.littleportugal.ca