Why Your Support is Needed

The Purpose of the Festival

The first goal of the festival is to develop a world-class musical event in Paso Robles honoring one of its most famous residents: Ignacy Jan Paderewski.

The second purpose is to develop a cultural and business exchange with the Polish government in a sister city-type relationship.

The History of the Festival

To commemorate Paderewski's association with the area, the Paderewski Festival was launched in Paso Robles in 1993. Annual concerts, featuring a variety of artists, were presented to local audiences. Right from the start, the idea was a resounding success with the townspeople. Tours of vineyards, wine tasting, and presentations of Polish culture and history were held in a variety of venues around town. The death of one of the Paderewski Festival organizers and a destructive earthquake in 2003 temporarily suspended the annual concert series. Under the leadership of the Polish Music Center at USC, the Paderewski Festival was re-launched in October 2006 with a solo recital by the English pianist, Jonathan Plowright. The event, held at the Cass Winery, brought many individuals, organizations and several local businesses together, proving that there is a continued interest in preserving Paderewski's legacy in Paso Robles.

Building upon the success of the 2006 concert, a committee of volunteers was formed and charged with preparing the 2007 Paderewski celebration. Under the leadership of Paso's Mayor, the Dean of Cuesta College, Paso's Chamber of Commerce, the Paso Robles School District, the Rotary Club, representatives of several wineries, and other civic leaders, the 2007 Festival included a noontime concert of winners of the Paso Robles Young Pianists Competition and a Gala Concert, both held in the historic ballroom of the Paso Robles Inn.

The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles offers many exciting opportunities for the future. The February 2007 letter of Frank Mecham, the Mayor of Paso Robles, suggesting a sister city agreement between Paderewski's former estate in Poland, Kąśna Dolna, and Paso Robles was met with great enthusiasm by the officials at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage in Poland. As a result, a delegation representing the Paderewski Festival Board of Directors was officially invited to visit Poland in June of 2008. Headed by Mayor Frank Mecham, the visit began in at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, and continued to Paderewski's estate of Kąśna Dolna, located about 60 miles east of Kraków. The residence and grounds were recently restored to their former splendor. Concerts and conferences are now regularly held in the manor house, which also has bed and breakfast facilities. The surrounding park with a river and a lake provide a perfect backdrop for a cultural experience or a relaxing visit. The planned sister city exchange would include bringing the winners of the Young Pianists' Competition in Paso Robles to perform in Kąśna Dolna. In turn, young musicians from Poland will be invited to Paso Robles to perform in the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles. Parents and city officials will accompany the young artists, initiating cultural and personal links between the two cities that share their historical ties to Ignacy Jan Paderewski and realize his dream of educating young artists in an idyllic country setting.

Another exciting opportunity is the newly-formed cooperation of Paso Robles and the Polish city of Bydgoszcz, where the Paderewski International Piano Competition is held every three years. As a result, laureates of the Paderewski International Piano Competition are now invited to perform in Paso Robles. There is no doubt that concerts of classical music given by world's most prominent artists and free performances by students and area educators will elevate the cultural atmosphere of Paso Robles. Thus, Paderewski's legacy and love for the region will continue, enriching all who will participate in the rapidly growing list of Paso's cultural events.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are considering or interested in supporting the Paderewski Festival by sponsoring, please contact us at (805) 239-4437 or info@paderewskifest.com

Exclusive Event Sponsors

Invitation Sponsor

(Exclusive)
$5000

• Logo Exclusively Imprinted on All Invitations
• 4 Tickets to Exclusive Private Concert featuring Marek Zebrowski
• Dinner for 8 at a local area restaurant following the event
• With Complimentary Limousine Service
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14 at Cass Vineyard
• Full page ad in the event program
• 8 Tickets to Youth Competition Winners’ Performance
• 8 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing/Link
• Acknowledgement at Gala Concert
• Inclusion in all publicity

Youth Competition

(Exclusive)
$4000

• Dinner for 8 at a local area restaurant following the event
• 4 Tickets to Exclusive Private Concert featuring Marek Zebrowski
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Full page ad in the event program
• 8 Tickets to Youth Competition Winners’ Performance
• 8 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing/Link
• Acknowledgement at Gala Concert
• Inclusion in all publicity

Reception Sponsor

(Exclusive)
$3000

• Dinner for 8 at the Paso Robles Inn
• Sponsor Signage at the Reception
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Full page ad in the event program
• 8 Tickets to Youth Competition Winners’ Performance
• 8 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing/Link
• Acknowledgement at Gala Concert
• Inclusion in all print publicity

Memorabilia Exhibit Sponsor

(Exclusive)
$2000

• Signage at the Exhibit
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Full page ad in the event program
• 8 Tickets to Youth Competition Winners’ Performance
• 8 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing/Link
• Inclusion in all print advertising

Intermission Sponsor

(Exclusive)
$1500

• Recognition during Intermission
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Half page ad in the event program
• 6 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 6 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing/Link
• Inclusion in all print advertising

Kick Off Party Sponsor

(Exclusive)
$1500

• Signage at the Kick Off Party
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Half page ad in the event program
• 6 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 6 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing/Link
• Inclusion in all print advertising

T- Shirt Sponsor

(Exclusive)
$1000

• Logo on T Shirt
• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Half Page Ad in the Event Program
• 4 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 4 Tickets to the Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating

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Friends of Paderewski Festival

Grazioso $2000

• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Full page ad in the event program
• 8 Tickets to Youth Competition Winners’ Performance
• 8 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing
• Inclusion in all publicity
• Event T Shirt

Vibrato $1000

• Invitation to a private musical reception on November 14, 2008 at Cass Vineyards
• Half page ad in the event program
• 4 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 4 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Website Listing
• Event T Shirt

Rubato $500

• Quarter page ad in the event program
• 4 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 4 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Preferred Seating
• Logo Listing in Event Program
• Event T Shirt

Legato $250

• 4 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 4 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Logo Listing in Event Program
• Event T Shirt

Staccato $100

• 2 Tickets to Youth Competition
• 2 Tickets to Gala Concert
• Listing in Event Program

If you are considering or interested in supporting the Paderewski Festival by sponsoring, please contact us at (805) 239-4437 or info@paderewskifest.com