Upcoming Events at Barber National Institute

Ladies Only Luncheon

November 23, 2024 | The Kahkwa Club

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:

• Guest admissions (Diamond 5, Emerald 3, Garnet 2)
• Recognition and logo on invitation, program and all printed materials
• Your logo and sponsorship published on our webpage and social media with a link to your website
• A photo opportunity following the luncheon
• Signage with logo at the event
• Framed student artwork for display in your business

Business Donations - $250 - $999

• One guest admission ($75 value)
• Acknowledgment in the program book
• Your name listed on our webpage

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Art Show & Sale

April 24-28, 2025 | Online & In Person

The region’s largest and most diverse Art Show is a hybrid experience of in-person & virtual art. The show opens with an in-person Donor Debut for donors and participating artists, and will be open in-person and online to the public. The exhibit features a wide variety of artwork from adult and youth artists from throughout the region.

Call for Artists: March 13-15  

Naming Rights Sponsor - $7,500 

Brand this event with your company name! Prominent recognition at the top of every page on our sale platform and all other marketing.

Donor Debut Sponsor - $5,000 
Brand the in-person event, when artists and supporters enjoy a sneak peek before the galleries open to the public. Prominent recognition at the event.

Call for Entries Sponsor - $3,000
Prominent recognition as the Call for Entries sponsor prior to the show on all entry forms - online and in print! Sponsor must be committed by January 16.

Awards Sponsor - $2,000
Your company’s logo will take the main stage as artists are recognized and presented with their awards.

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Barber Beast on the Bay

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 Medal Sponsor - $10,000
10-Mile Course Map Sponsor - $10,000
Participant Shirt Sponsor - $10,000

Includes team of 7:
Adapted Course - $7,500
Beast Crew Sponsor - $7,500 (2 AVAILABLE)

Includes team of 5:
Cheer Zone Sponsor - $5,000
Power Up Electrolyte Sponsor - $5,000
Photo Booth Sponsor - $5,000 
‘The Beast’ Sponsor - $5,000 

General Sponsorship:
Supporting Sponsor - $2,500
Refueling + Water Station - $2,000 -  6 available
Friends of the Beast- $1,000

These must be committed by August 1st.

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