Sponsors & Partners

Partner With DC Black Yacht Fest

Align your brand with a curated audience of high-income professionals, tastemakers, and culture leaders across a 4-day luxury experience in Washington, D.C.

1,500+ Attendees

4-Day Experience

20,000+ Total Attendees Served

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In Partnership With

Captain QT and the Be You Create team aboard a yacht on the Potomac

Official Yacht Sponsor

Sponsor Spotlight

Captain QT x Be You Create

Creativity, culture, and luxury on the water.

DC Black Yacht Fest is proud to welcome Captain QT and Be You Create as an Official Yacht Sponsor for BYF 2026.

This partnership brings together culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and luxury on the water. Captain QT and the Be You Create team will sponsor one of the featured yachts during the DC Black Yacht Fest main event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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In Partnership With

Featured Sponsor

Mahogany Coast Swim

Official Swimwear Sponsor

Outfitting the poolside, yacht, and runway moments of DC Black Yacht Fest 2026.

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In Partnership With

Featured Spirits Sponsor

3708 Spirits

Official Agave Spirits Sponsor

Premium American Agave Spirits pouring signature cocktails across DC Black Yacht Fest weekend. Where luxury and taste blend to perfection — because everyone deserves luxury.

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Community Impact Partner

89 Ways to Give

Official Community Impact Partner

Founded by Santana Moss and led by President Carmen Felder, partnering with DC Black Yacht Fest to celebrate culture, community, and impact during Juneteenth Weekend 2026.

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Community Impact Partner

Young Mothers Inc

Official Community Impact Partner

Building a community where every young mother is empowered to thrive — partnering with DC Black Yacht Fest to uplift, equip, and celebrate the next generation of women during Juneteenth Weekend 2026.

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Community Impact Partner

Them2Us

Official Community Impact Partner

Bridging communities through giving, mentorship, and outreach — partnering with DC Black Yacht Fest to extend purpose and impact across Juneteenth Weekend 2026.

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Why Us

Why Brands Partner With Us

DC Black Yacht Fest is more than an event — it’s a curated experience designed to bring together culture, luxury, and influence.

Direct access to 1,500+ attendees across 4 days
A high-income, socially active audience
Multi-event exposure across dining, nightlife, yachting, and wellness experiences
Organic content through social media and influencer engagement
Opportunities for real-world brand activation, not just visibility

The Audience

Our Audience

Ages 25–40

Professionals, entrepreneurs, and tastemakers

Industries: Tech, Government, Law, Healthcare, Business

Average income: $80K–$150K+

Highly social and brand-conscious audience

Activation

Ways Your Brand Can Be Integrated

From product placement to fully branded experiences, we co-create activations that resonate with our audience.

Branded Yacht Experiences

Signature Cocktail / Liquor Partnerships

Food Activations & Tastings

Swimwear & Fashion Showcases

Wellness Experiences (Yoga, Recovery, Fitness)

VIP Lounge or Section Branding

Sponsorship Tiers

We offer tiered sponsorship opportunities designed to provide brands with meaningful visibility, engagement, and access throughout DC Black Yacht Fest weekend.

Where Your Brand Appears

Official Event Website (sponsor section and visibility throughout site)
Digital Marketing Campaigns (flyers, email, text promotions)
Social Media Promotions (event announcements and sponsor highlights)
On-Site Event Branding (signage, activations, step & repeat)
Live Event Experiences (product placement, activations, branded moments)

Featured

Title Sponsor

Best for brands seeking maximum visibility and full integration

$15,000

“Presented by [Brand]” across website, flyers, and marketing
Premium logo placement across website, social media, and campaigns
Featured in email and text marketing
Multi-event activation (Dinner, Yacht Experience, Pool Party)
Option for branded yacht or signature experience
Step & repeat and premium on-site signage
2–3 dedicated social media spotlight posts

Included

Up to 5 Yacht Tickets (limited)
VIP Access to All Surrounding Events

Major Sponsor

$10,000

Logo placement across website, flyers, and campaigns
Social media and email promotion
On-site presence at 1–2 events
Product placement or brand activation

Included

Up to 5 Yacht Tickets (limited)
VIP Access to Surrounding Events

Supporting Sponsor

$5,000

Logo on website and select promotional materials
Social media inclusion
On-site presence at 1 event
Product placement or giveaways

Included

Up to 5 Yacht Tickets (limited)
Access to Surrounding Events

Brand Partner

$2,500

Logo on website sponsor section
Social media mention
Product placement or gift bag inclusion

Included

Up to 3 Yacht Tickets (limited)
Access to Surrounding Events

Community Sponsor

$1,000

Name or logo listed on website

Included

1 Yacht Ticket (limited)
Access to Surrounding Events

Friend of the Fest

$500

Name listed as supporter

Included

Access to Surrounding Events Only (no yacht access)

Important Note

Yacht Access

Yacht tickets are limited and allocated per sponsorship tier. All other access refers to entry into surrounding weekend events only.

Let’s Build Something Impactful Together

We are currently selecting a limited number of partners for DC Black Yacht Fest 2026.

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