Interested in learning more about our major event sponsorships?
Check out our 2025 Sponsorship Packet!
Coming Soon!
Exciting news about a new focus for Barber National Institute's adult art program.
The 2025 Art Show will not be held as we work on the development of creating collaborations and connections with a larger community of artists across Pennsylvania.
Stay tuned for updates on our evolving art initiatives – we can’t wait to share this next chapter with you!
June 12, 2025 | Whispering Woods Golf Course
The Shillelagh Golf Tournament has been an Erie tradition for more than 25 years and provides an enjoyable day on the links in support of a good cause. The event includes lunch, dinner and a round of golf on one of the area's most versatile and scenic courses.
Whether you're an expert or novice golfer, you can support the Barber National Institute through the Shillelagh Golf Tournament at Whispering Woods Golf Course by bringing your foursome or becoming a sponsor.
Sponsorships that include a foursome:
Dinner Sponsor - $6,000
Lunch Sponsor - $3,000 - TAKEN
Dinner Raffle Sponsor - $2,500
Super Raffle Sponsor - $2,500 - TAKEN
Coffee Kick-Off Sponsor - $2,000
Snack Sponsor - $2,000
Cart Sponsor - $2,000
Driving Range Sponsor - $1,500
Putting Green Sponsor - $1,500
Par 3 Challenge Sponsor - $1,500 - TAKEN
Team Sponsor - $850 - TAKEN
Sponsorships that do not include a foursome:
Shillelagh Sponsor - $500 - 3’ x 2’ course sign
Hole Sponsor - $300 - 2’ x 1.5’ course sign
September 6, 2025 | Presque Isle State Park
Barber Beast on the Bay is an obstacle course challenge at Presque Isle State Park (USA Today’s ‘Best Pennsylvania Attraction’) in Erie, PA. The event covers 10 miles of sand, water, and trails – it’s the nature of the Beast!
Participants run, jump, climb and crawl across more than 30 natural and manmade obstacles on the shores of Lake Erie at the biggest obstacle course race in Erie, PA. While they are tackling their own challenges during the Beast, they are also helping children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges at the Barber National Institute who take on their own obstacles every day, as the event supports the non-profit and the more than 6,300 individuals it serves annually.
A one-mile adapted course is also offered for those ages 12+ with physical or intellectual disabilities at Waldameer, a theme park in Erie, PA next to Presque Isle State Park. The 10-Mile Course and Adapted Course come together for the final obstacles and all participants cross the finish line together!
Includes team of 10:
Participant Shirt Sponsor - $12,000 - TAKEN
Participant Medal Sponsor - $10,000
10-Mile Course Map Sponsor - $10,000
Includes team of 7:
Adapted Course - $7,500 - TAKEN
Beast Crew Sponsor - $7,500 (2 AVAILABLE)
Cheer Zone Sponsor - $7,500
Includes team of 5:
Power Up Electrolyte Sponsor - $5,000
Photo Booth Sponsor - $5,000
‘The Beast’ Sponsor - $5,000 - TAKEN
Beast Builder Sponsor - $5,000
General Sponsorship:
Supporting Sponsor - $2,500 (UNLIMITED AVAILABLE)
Water Station Sponsor - $2,000 (6 AVAILABLE)
Friends of the Beast- $1,000 (UNLIMITED AVAILABLE)
These must be committed by August 1st.
The Ladies Only Luncheon is held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to support educational and therapeutic services for children at the Barber National Institute.
Guests are treated to a scrumptious lunch, time for socializing, and opportunities to win bountiful gift baskets as well as the Premier and Diva Prizes.
Diamond Sponsor - $5,000 and up
Emerald Sponsor - $3,000 - $4,999
Garnet Sponsor - $1,000 - $2,999
These sponsorships receive:
Business Donations - $250 - $999
Ring in the holiday season with family and friends at the annual Barber Christmas Ball. Join us for a night that glitters with the spirit of the season as we come together to make this holiday season truly shine!
The event features live music, delicious food, and spectacular decorations in a beautiful setting on Erie’s bayfront. Plan now to celebrate with friends, family, and neighbors to ring in the holiday season for a great cause.
The Barber Christmas Ball is a community event open to all! You do not need a formal invitation to attend, but if you would like to receive one, please send your name and address to events@barberni.org
Reservations include an array of heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, two cocktails, and complimentary valet parking.
Many sponsorship opportunities are available for this longstanding Erie event tradition.
Diamond Sponsor - $10,000
A table of ten at the event, website promotion, inclusion in the program, recognition at the event, and featured sponsorship (choice of band, centerpieces, food, dessert table) .
Gold Sponsor - $5,000
A table of ten at the event, website promotion, inclusion in program, and recognition at the event.
Emerald Sponsor - $2,500
Includes four reservations, website promotion, inclusion in the program, and recognition at the event.
Garnet Sponsor - $1,000
Includes two reservations, website promotion, inclusion in the program and recognition at the event.
